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On the 3D printer (silver PLA) and reversed the control box for more room. A riser for the control box top was also made and the power cord was replaced with a 10 footer (blue/red).
Cool concept. My QJs live outside in my driveway but the pump, hoses, etc live in my shed. I have to transport them across the backyard. I’ve been thinking about making some kind of cart or rack. Thanks for the inspiration.
These block spacers also work nice on the actual jacks to keep the blocks in line. They have four 5mm x 5mm neo magnet cylinders from Apex Magnets per spacer so they lift off easy but stay in the jacks when the blocks are removed and the jacks are stored up against a wall. There is one black on the short end and a white and black at the wide end or three total per side. To switch from the C5 to a longer wheelbase car the spacers are rotated.
The white spacer in the photo is upside down to show the curved corners and 4 magnets, the black is right side up. I would have made these out of wood if I didn't have a 3D printer, a loose fit is good.
There is no cart, I removed the Quickjack pump from it's steel sheet metal frame and screwed caster wheels to the frame bottom. A 1/2" x 1" rectangular aluminum tube 30.25" long was screwed to the frame back for the handle then the pump was screwed back onto it's frame. The handle is two pieces 3d printed and screwed together with the aluminum tube, this was done for the smallest footprint in the garage. All the hydraulic fittings were changed to stainless steel not long ago because one of the aluminum hose end centers jammed and wouldn't unjam. The SS fittings leak a drop or two when disconnected but are easier to use than the original aluminum type.
There is no cart, I removed the Quickjack pump from it's steel sheet metal frame and screwed caster wheels to the frame bottom. A 1/2" x 1" rectangular aluminum tube 30.25" long was screwed to the frame back for the handle then the pump was screwed back onto it's frame. The handle is two pieces 3d printed and screwed together with the aluminum tube, this was done for the smallest footprint in the garage. All the hydraulic fittings were changed to stainless steel not long ago because one of the aluminum hose end centers jammed and wouldn't unjam. The SS fittings leak a drop or two when disconnected but are easier to use than the original aluminum type.
That's pretty cool! I like the reduced footprint. I purchased a Performance Tool cart from Jegs and it works fairly well as I use the extra bit of workspace for tools, snacks and clutter LOL! I've been having trouble with the original quick disconnects leaking occasionally. Eventually I'll replace them with better units.
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Made some Quickjack block holders
