Kwiklift Alternative
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Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 4,419
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From: Arroyo Grande CA
Kwiklift Alternative
Anyone know about or have one of these?
They even use an old man to show how easy it is.
http://www.carlift-ramp-mr1.com/
They even use an old man to show how easy it is.
http://www.carlift-ramp-mr1.com/
Thread Starter
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 4,419
Likes: 6
From: Arroyo Grande CA
2 models. Check the prices. 
The MR1 Classic + trolley jack + axle stands is £1179.00 including VAT.
The MR1 Modern + trolley jack + axle stands is £1645.00 including VAT.
MR1 Classic MR1 Modern
Weight 1500kg (3300lb) 1850kg (4070lb)
Wheelbase 2700mm (106in) 3000mm (118in)
Track 1500mm (59in) 1700mm (67in)
Tyre/Tire width 205mm (8.1in) 305mm (12in)
The MR1 Classic + trolley jack + axle stands is £1179.00 including VAT.
The MR1 Modern + trolley jack + axle stands is £1645.00 including VAT.
MR1 Classic MR1 Modern
Weight 1500kg (3300lb) 1850kg (4070lb)
Wheelbase 2700mm (106in) 3000mm (118in)
Track 1500mm (59in) 1700mm (67in)
Tyre/Tire width 205mm (8.1in) 305mm (12in)
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,989
Likes: 352
From: Carson City Nevada
2 models. Check the prices.
The MR1 Classic + trolley jack + axle stands is £1179.00 including VAT.
The MR1 Modern + trolley jack + axle stands is £1645.00 including VAT.
MR1 Classic MR1 Modern
Weight 1500kg (3300lb) 1850kg (4070lb)
Wheelbase 2700mm (106in) 3000mm (118in)
Track 1500mm (59in) 1700mm (67in)
Tyre/Tire width 205mm (8.1in) 305mm (12in)
The MR1 Classic + trolley jack + axle stands is £1179.00 including VAT.
The MR1 Modern + trolley jack + axle stands is £1645.00 including VAT.
MR1 Classic MR1 Modern
Weight 1500kg (3300lb) 1850kg (4070lb)
Wheelbase 2700mm (106in) 3000mm (118in)
Track 1500mm (59in) 1700mm (67in)
Tyre/Tire width 205mm (8.1in) 305mm (12in)
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,119
Likes: 156
From: Huntington tx
Insane! All it's going to take is for one poor guy to release the jack too quick and the car backs down over him while he's behind it operating the jack handle.
Yep, that's a great way to empty the company bank account.
Yep, that's a great way to empty the company bank account.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,270
Likes: 29
From: Chilliwack B.C.
I'd rather spend a few $$ more and get a proper lift that will go alot higher and be a lot more safer. Good idea but the price point kills it IMHO.
Pro
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 610
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From: Finleyville PA
I have to agree with the safety comments though... This thing is NOT to be taken lightly..
I bought a new jack and had it slip out while standing behind it.. Luckily the car only dropped about 2 inches and didn't move (it's just the rear that you're lifting). The problem with these new jacks is that the cup is only a few inches in diameter while the the kwik lift tube is much larger.
Be careful with these things kids..
I bought a new jack and had it slip out while standing behind it.. Luckily the car only dropped about 2 inches and didn't move (it's just the rear that you're lifting). The problem with these new jacks is that the cup is only a few inches in diameter while the the kwik lift tube is much larger.
Be careful with these things kids..
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,119
Likes: 156
From: Huntington tx
All it takes is ONE guy to forget to set the brakes and have the car in neutral. Then this ONE guy grabs the jack handle to release the hydrualic pressure just a little......and you know how that works really well on those jacks..... DEAD MAN, or severely injuried one.
I've been working in shops for decades and have seen the dangest things injure mechanics. This is the dumbest contraption just waiting for that ONE guy!
I've been working in shops for decades and have seen the dangest things injure mechanics. This is the dumbest contraption just waiting for that ONE guy!
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,283
Likes: 1
From: Eureka California
Holy crap, that's expensive! By the time you paid frt it'd be 3K or better. It's a really cool idea though. Too bad somebody here in the states doesn't build an affordable one that would be safe under a vette. I'm sure it could be done. Might take this to a fab shop and see what they'd charge to build one.
