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Kwiklift
I've been on the fence for a bit trying to decide if I want to plop down the cash for a Kwiklift. I know it would make working on my Z06 a lot easier not to mention any other vehicle. Kwiklift will still give me the 10% forum discount, as I already spoke with them. The thing is, I don't own a truck, nor do I have a friend with one. And from what I understand the lift isn't delivered to your house but to a trucking company and you have to pick it up from there. So most likely I would have to rent a truck, which adds to the purchase expense.
I know it's a good product and it would get plenty of use. It's just still a lot of money for me right now. And many of you that know my posts, I like to save money on things I buy. So I am very frugal. Can any of you provide me with information that would help me decide? Pictures would help.
I know it's a good product and it would get plenty of use. It's just still a lot of money for me right now. And many of you that know my posts, I like to save money on things I buy. So I am very frugal. Can any of you provide me with information that would help me decide? Pictures would help.
Melting Slicks
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From: Machine Silver Z06 The Golden State......... Bay Area
St. Jude Donor '05
Shylor, you dog. 
I thought this was going to be the post where you finally broke down and got one. 
Nothing wrong with being frugal, you managed to get a ZO6 so you're doing all right.
Where are you located on the Coast? Do you have a Yellow freight terminal nearby?
I thought this was going to be the post where you finally broke down and got one. Nothing wrong with being frugal, you managed to get a ZO6 so you're doing all right.
Where are you located on the Coast? Do you have a Yellow freight terminal nearby?
Melting Slicks
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From: Machine Silver Z06 The Golden State......... Bay Area
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by Shylor
I know, I know. I am so close to buying it right now.
No Yellow Freight terminal here.
No Yellow Freight terminal here.
EDIT:
I'm going to keep it after all, works great. You caught me in a generous mood. But I'm back to reality now. Good Luck.
Last edited by Target Chaser; May 17, 2005 at 02:42 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Machine Silver Z06 The Golden State......... Bay Area
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by Shylor
As I stated, I don't have a truck. But why are getting rid of yours?
I may have kwiklift make a shorter one for me. Not sure, just thought I'd make the offer. The lift works great. I just don't have the depth to my garage to allow for the parkings ramps to fit inside and give me enough clearance around the car with the garage door closed.
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Talk to Kwiklift about trucking companies near you. They can find a terminal pretty close, with all of their contacts. I have a Yukon XL and was able to get the lift loaded in the back. The terminal had a lift truck that put it right in the back. I did have to leave the doors open a little, but not much. They ship a second box that is about 2.5 ft. sq. that I just opened and put the contents in the back without any problem.
So, they are great lifts and you can get it in a Suburban or Yukon XL if you can borrow one. Hope this helps.
So, they are great lifts and you can get it in a Suburban or Yukon XL if you can borrow one. Hope this helps.
Melting Slicks
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From: Machine Silver Z06 The Golden State......... Bay Area
St. Jude Donor '05
Buy a lotto ticket bro!
I am, and if I win I'll buy you one.
One of these days bro, you'll be posting a pic like this.
I am, and if I win I'll buy you one.
One of these days bro, you'll be posting a pic like this.
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Originally Posted by Ragtop_Rob
You do know that for 29.00 you can rent a truck....
Our local U-Haul will rent a 1/2 ton pickup for 4 hours for $19.95.
Shylor - if you cannot afford a lift - ramps and a floor jack work just fine.
best regards -
mqqn
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kwiklift
Get it.
You will never look back.
I'm local here in oklahoma. I did not have to pay shipping, BUT, I did have to pay the good old Oklahoma sales tax - 9.25%
I figured that I practically paid for the lift when I did the tranny removal on my Camaro.
I had a buddy do the actual internal repair, but just the removal and the re-install would have been 600 or 700 bucks.
it really is a nice system.
No complaints here.
You will never look back.
I'm local here in oklahoma. I did not have to pay shipping, BUT, I did have to pay the good old Oklahoma sales tax - 9.25%
I figured that I practically paid for the lift when I did the tranny removal on my Camaro.
I had a buddy do the actual internal repair, but just the removal and the re-install would have been 600 or 700 bucks.
it really is a nice system.
No complaints here.
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From: Central Coast CA
Originally Posted by mqqn
Shylor - if you cannot afford a lift - ramps and a floor jack work just fine.
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Originally Posted by Shylor
Already knew and have used them many times before. It's just a pain, the older I get.
I understand...that's why I bought my lift...
I got tired of getting on my knees all the time....
good luck!
best regards -
mqqn
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From: Central Coast CA
Originally Posted by Ragtop_Rob
You do know that for 29.00 you can rent a truck....
Melting Slicks
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From: Machine Silver Z06 The Golden State......... Bay Area
St. Jude Donor '05
Shylor, what is the closest terminal that kwiklift can deliver to you? Maybe a member with a truck can help you out. I am sure someone close by will help you out. Central coast could be anywhere between Santa Cruz and Morro Bay.
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I'm not sure what shipping terminals we have here. I would have to find out from Kwiklift where it would end up.
I'm going over the numbers again, trying to figure out how I could pay for the Kwiklift.
I'm going over the numbers again, trying to figure out how I could pay for the Kwiklift.