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Need to lift the car due to back problems and need something portable. Quick jack seems like a good option. Is the jack reasonably light to lift and store with a semi bad back? Will it allow you enough access under the car for fluid changes and exhaust work? Where do you store or hang it when not is use? Thanks
First, its a great option to have when you need to change the fluids or clean the wheels. You do have enough room to maneuver, i suggest a creeper if you have a bad back. They are awkward, so when moving them two people makes its easier and less risky to your back. I have the 5000 model and I store them all assembled on the side of my garage stacked up on each other. That way all I need to do is move them in place, plug it in and lift.
Here is a few picture of my cars at the first and second lift position.
I went with the BL-5000SLX model. Each side weighs 76 lbs. So it's heavy but manageable. For storage I just hang them on the wall. Just did my first Corvette oil change at home. Lots of clearance!
What are you using to hang the ramps or are they rested on the walls?
FYI — C7 Z51 is about 3400 lbs; C7 Z06 is over 3500 lbs.
Even a 3400 lb car on a 3500 capacity lift is too close for me, but I’m a super cautious guy when it comes to crawling underneath a car, and I like lots of safety margin.
Too many guys get crushed under cars that are not properly lifted. Is it worth the risk?
I have the BL-7000 and also a bad back. But I can still move these around OK and stand them up on the wall (leaning not hanging) for storage. But they are a bit of a load. Just lift with your legs to get the end off the floor. But if I had it to do over again I'd probably go with the 5000 whose units are 20 pounds lighter and still be sufficient to lift my Toyota Tacoma.
BTW, when I lean them on the wall I use a bungee cord across the tops to ensure they don't tip over. The are stable without it but we did have a tiny little (but noticeable) earthquake here some years ago before I had my QuickJack and that might have been enough to get them moving. Better safe than sorry.
Let me start off by saying I love my quick jack 5000. It makes raising my C6 so easy!! I have had mine for about 2 weeks and my car has been raised and sitting on it for a week and a half. I plan on leaving mine on the garage floor pushed in away from the wheels as they don't recommend you drive over them.
I did notice a few days ago however that my hydraulic reservoir was puckered in. Is this normal when the quick jack is raised?
You have a self-venting valve by the looks of it. Per the user’s manual it needs to be loosened 1/4-1/2 a turn counterclockwise from closed before use, and re tightened for transport/storage to prevent leaking.
That’s the black round fitting on the top of the reservoir you can see in the picture.
FYI — C7 Z51 is about 3400 lbs; C7 Z06 is over 3500 lbs.
Even a 3400 lb car on a 3500 capacity lift is too close for me, but I’m a super cautious guy when it comes to crawling underneath a car, and I like lots of safety margin.
Too many guys get crushed under cars that are not properly lifted. Is it worth the risk?
I agree, always cautious when lifting and working under a car. If you notice my picture, I put a jack stand in the front just in case something gives. I also would recommend overkill and buy the 5000 model or stronger. I have the 5000
You have a self-venting valve by the looks of it. Per the user’s manual it needs to be loosened 1/4-1/2 a turn counterclockwise from closed before use, and re tightened for transport/storage to prevent leaking.
That’s the black round fitting on the top of the reservoir you can see in the picture.
I would also recommend you closely inspect the reservoir box on all sides, paying close attention to any injection molded seams, to make sure you don't have any small cracks or other potential failure points that could grow into leaks in the future. Better safe than sorry.
Let me start off by saying I love my quick jack 5000. It makes raising my C6 so easy!! I have had mine for about 2 weeks and my car has been raised and sitting on it for a week and a half. I plan on leaving mine on the garage floor pushed in away from the wheels as they don't recommend you drive over them.
I did notice a few days ago however that my hydraulic reservoir was puckered in. Is this normal when the quick jack is raised?
WOW...Now I know why they state that in the operating manual and post that on the yellow warning label. As the prior member stated, you have to release the breather vent when operating the lift. Be careful when releasing that vent, it appears there is a lot of vacuum in that reservoir to collapse it that much! good luck
WOW...Now I know why they state that in the operating manual and post that on the yellow warning label. As the prior member stated, you have to release the breather vent when operating the lift. Be careful when releasing that vent, it appears there is a lot of vacuum in that reservoir to collapse it that much! good luck
He should just lower the quickjack to its lowest setting before opening that valve. Sounds like it's only collapsing under lift, which makes sense.
Very interested in this, can someone please explain more on how you work them? Do they use an air compressor or what? Sorry for my ignorance, I'm just curious. Thanks!
Very interested in this, can someone please explain more on how you work them? Do they use an air compressor or what? Sorry for my ignorance, I'm just curious. Thanks!
They come with a compressor, votlage converter, etc. That's all in the plate box the gentleman above posted a picture of. Everything you need is included, other than the ability to pressurize the cylinders to ~45 psi. If you have a tire inflator that goes up that high you can use one of those for it.
Very interested in this, can someone please explain more on how you work them? Do they use an air compressor or what? Sorry for my ignorance, I'm just curious. Thanks!
They work over an included hydraulic pump that comes in a 120/220 or 12 versions. You push an up or down button to raise or lower. You do need an air compressor to maintain an air reservoir that is built into the top of each piston on each jack. That compressed air reservoir is what pushes them to collapse fully. They just need compressed air for the intial fill up and to maintain them periodically.
I have the 7000 and it is really stable. I have no concerns about crawling under the car and beating on it while high up in the air - unlike with jack stands. They are just really heavy to move around and lift. They do have wheels on one end. I put those large plastic moving men to make it a bit easier to slide around. I just leave them stored on the floor and park the vette over them.
That compressed air reservoir is what pushes them to collapse fully. They just need compressed air for the intial fill up and to maintain them periodically.
How often do you guys check your air pressure? I put mine at 50 psi when I assembled the unit last Jan. but not since. Seems to collapse okay now.
How often do you guys check your air pressure? I put mine at 50 psi when I assembled the unit last Jan. but not since. Seems to collapse okay now.
Probably fine if they collapse ok in unison. I check mine when they don't. One is always ok. The other was low. So I added some more Teflon wrap on the value on that one. I check them every six months.
^^^ I only use these twice a year or so, so need to check about every time. One side looses pressure in a week or so. Since I have a compressor nearby, it's no big deal to me. Quickjack offered to help troubleshoot, but it adds just a few seconds to air it back up so just living with the very minor inconvenience.
05-17-2018, 01:15 PM
