Kwik Lift
Racer
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Michigan
I have been thinking about a lift for my garage. The kiwk lift looks pretty good. I was looking @ A 2 post lift, what does everyone think of these www.completehydraulic.com 8000 lb lift for only $1450.
Last edited by c-5-steve; Nov 12, 2005 at 03:46 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Cumming, GA
Originally Posted by stuart
Looks like Dave Tim Stu...and Kwik chaser is leading the pack 
YES!!! Another Kiklift post!!!
A few key points about Kwiklifts:
1. Excellent yet simple item (wish I had one years ago)
2. Easy to lift drop
3. Extremely sturdy
4. Easy to extend retract for various vehicles
5. Sets up in minutes (from pulling into the driveway with the truck to pulling the Vette onto it, 60 minutes)
6. Excellent for most all do-it yourself projects
7. Danny at Kwiklift is a great guy
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ALL KWIKLIFTS ARE RED!!!!
Back me up on this Stuart!!!
Last edited by Mickbee; Nov 12, 2005 at 07:39 PM.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by flynbya2
I'm original.........mine's white! 
How ya been? You decide to sell that lift yet?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Central Coast CA
There is not much room for negotiating on a Kwiklift, believe me I tried......and tried.....and tried. 
One thing to also consider is they won't deliver them to your house, so you need a truck to go pick it up at the delivery point.
One thing to also consider is they won't deliver them to your house, so you need a truck to go pick it up at the delivery point.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: State of Confusion.
Originally Posted by skeet
What are the prices? Who has the best prices?
on your KwikLift!According to the website, you can get them powder coated in different colors or raw and do it yourself and save a couple of bucks. Not bad pricing though.
KwikLift web site...................
There was a Kwiklift representative at Bloomington Gold a couple of years back, and that's the first time that I saw this. It's really a simple design that's Very effective. He told me that he sold 5 of them that day, and it was only Friday. He had a "Bloomington Gold Sale" going and were about $200 off, and he through in some free stuff too.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Twilight zone
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by Target Chaser
Glad you added this pic so people can see how to get the wheels off.
I mean I knew you used a bottle jack and stands, but I am not sure if there is enough room for all three item on the bridge.
What do you use in conjunction with the bottlejack,to span the ribs on the crossmember(as stated in manuals),and still have enough room to settle it down on the stands..
Again, I haven't attempted this yet, but it seems it may be just a bit tight under there
Any thoughts or better detailed pics on this subject?
Last edited by flynbya2; Nov 13, 2005 at 01:47 PM. Reason: sp
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Machine Silver Z06 The Golden State......... Bay Area
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by flynbya2
So, even thogh I have one I have not done this yet,I was wondering how you go about lifting it.
I mean I knew you used a bottle jack and stands, but I am not sure if there is enough room for all three item on the bridge.
I mean I knew you used a bottle jack and stands, but I am not sure if there is enough room for all three item on the bridge.
Originally Posted by flynbya2
What do you use in conjunction with the bottlejack,to span the ribs on the crossmember(as stated in manuals),and still have enough room to settle it down on the stands..
Originally Posted by flynbya2
Again, I haven't attempted this yet, but it seems it may be just a bit tight under there
Any thoughts or better detailed pics on this subject?
Any thoughts or better detailed pics on this subject?
Last edited by Target Chaser; Nov 13, 2005 at 02:13 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Machine Silver Z06 The Golden State......... Bay Area
St. Jude Donor '05
More pics...
I don't like to go this high, just high enough to get the tires a few inches off the ramp and then slide blocks underneath the pucks.
I don't like to go this high, just high enough to get the tires a few inches off the ramp and then slide blocks underneath the pucks.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 1999
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From: MI
Cruise-In VI Veteran
Originally Posted by Target Chaser
There is plenty of room.
Use a solid block of wood to span the ribs on the crossmember. You will need a bottle jack that is on the shorter side to allow for clearance when you lower it down on the stands.
I'll search for some better pics. I didn't want to add this in my response to 69's thread because I didn't want it to taken wrong. Using 2 centerlift bridges is great but you do not have to have 2 to lift it at both ends. I use the centerlift bridge for the front and I use a floor jack (30" high lift model) with a block of wood in the rear and lift it just high enough to get a custom made block placed on the ramps under the rear pucks and lower it down on the pucks. This also leaves you clearance underneath in the rear.
Use a solid block of wood to span the ribs on the crossmember. You will need a bottle jack that is on the shorter side to allow for clearance when you lower it down on the stands.
I'll search for some better pics. I didn't want to add this in my response to 69's thread because I didn't want it to taken wrong. Using 2 centerlift bridges is great but you do not have to have 2 to lift it at both ends. I use the centerlift bridge for the front and I use a floor jack (30" high lift model) with a block of wood in the rear and lift it just high enough to get a custom made block placed on the ramps under the rear pucks and lower it down on the pucks. This also leaves you clearance underneath in the rear.
with all stamtents> The reason I use the additional bridge is for winter storage.
Last edited by 69; Nov 13, 2005 at 02:44 PM. Reason: spelling
Melting Slicks
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From: Machine Silver Z06 The Golden State......... Bay Area
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by 69
with all stamtents> The reason I use the additional bridge is for winter storage.
That's the great thing about this lift, so many options to choose from.
Cherish your Hopes...
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: West Palm Beach FL
Cruise-In VII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by Mickbee
Kwikbee in the house here!!!
YES!!! Another Kiklift post!!!
ALL KWIKLIFTS ARE RED!!!!
Back me up on this Stuart!!!
YES!!! Another Kiklift post!!!
ALL KWIKLIFTS ARE RED!!!!
Back me up on this Stuart!!!
Hey Kwik Chaser...cool pics...
I have got to try that...OOORRrr get a 4 post lift
thanks for the pics...I just didnt know where to find them..
