Quick Jack- the whole experience
Drifting
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From: Melbourne FL
Melting Slicks
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I really like my Quickjack 5000.
Especially when I have a young strong son to move it for me.
Even though it is stored under the Corvette in the middle of the parking space, no room to put it anywhere else, I still managed to trip over it last weekend, Corvette was moved out of the garage. UUUgh.
Still black and blue and sore a week later.
Getting old sucks
Especially when I have a young strong son to move it for me.
Even though it is stored under the Corvette in the middle of the parking space, no room to put it anywhere else, I still managed to trip over it last weekend, Corvette was moved out of the garage. UUUgh.
Still black and blue and sore a week later.
Getting old sucks
Drifting
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Race Director
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I was interested and saw a demo at Carlisle a few years ago. Considering time and effort to use and what I'd be using them for, I just couldn't justify them.
Since my garage ceiling height is high enough I will go with a lift at some point. Makes more sense to me from both a cost and use/function perspective.
Since my garage ceiling height is high enough I will go with a lift at some point. Makes more sense to me from both a cost and use/function perspective.
Drifting
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Looks like you're correct. I've seen others on the C7 forum posting they have the EXT, so they're definitely not centered on the lift points. I guess it's better to just buy the frame extensions if needed.
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Lift points
Drifting
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I have the permanent aluminum pads on all of my lip points on my c7. I have the EXT quick. Jack and with the rubber blocks it works fine. All the pressure is on the aluminum pucks. The reason I got the 5000 EXT is because my wife had an SS Camaro and I wanted to be able to lift both of them. The EXT did that well. I built a shop since and have a Mohawk 10K two post lift and it's a world of difference. If I had it to do over again I would still get the 5,000 EXT for the c7 so that I'd have the flexibility to lift longer vehicles.
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I've had my 5000 lb unit for several years and do exactly the same thing i.e. store under the car. Garage floor is fairly smooth so not really that difficult to slide them into position, and I've only had one slight leak at a connector that I didn't have tightened correctly. I use it with both the C7 and the C5, would like to use it with the Silverado and Suburban but didn't want to deal with the extra weight of the 7000 lb version. For me it's a great product, much better than jacks/jack stands - had a 3400lb Chevelle fall on me years ago so I'm always paranoid about being under the car and feel much more comfortable with the QJ.
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Melting Slicks
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Am getting ready to get the new Quick Jack 5000TL that allows up to 24 inches of lift. Planning to store them under the car, and in researching YouTube I came across a couple of clever ideas to make the units easier to move around on concrete... So easy a caveman can do it! 
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Racer
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Am getting ready to get the new Quick Jack 5000TL that allows up to 24 inches of lift. Planning to store them under the car, and in researching YouTube I came across a couple of clever ideas to make the units easier to move around on concrete... So easy a caveman can do it!
Drifting
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I unfortunately have a smallish 2-car garage and have to store them vertically, but I love the idea of putting the small casters on them to easily move them around on the floor. As noted that would be way easier on my surgically repaired shoulder and knee! The newer 24" lift units are nice in that they may even eliminate the need for the 6" Truck/SUV adapters ($250) to get at least the Corvette up high enough to do a few jobs by just using the taller 4" rubber blocks. Old style 21"+6" = 27" vs. New style 24"+4" = 28"
Drifting
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Trying to find the cost of this kit and when it will be back in stock.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/9102968...isting_details
https://www.etsy.com/listing/9102968...isting_details
Burning Brakes
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I do not rely on the locking arm to hold up my car. The bolt that the arm attaches to is not large enough to suit me. When I get the vehicle in the air and the locking arms in place, I place jack stands to the rear of the lift, and in the center of the top pivot point. Or place blocks under the tires as another member stated. At least if something fails you won't get smashed.
Le Mans Master
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I do not rely on the locking arm to hold up my car. The bolt that the arm attaches to is not large enough to suit me. When I get the vehicle in the air and the locking arms in place, I place jack stands to the rear of the lift, and in the center of the top pivot point. Or place blocks under the tires as another member stated. At least if something fails you won't get smashed.
Agreed , I do the same thing but I do use the lock but I leave pressure in the lift cylinders also, you can see the jack stands in this picture
so i have the cylinders, the locking bar and the jack stands .....
Dave
Melting Slicks
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Trying to find the cost of this kit and when it will be back in stock.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/9102968...isting_details
https://www.etsy.com/listing/9102968...isting_details
FakeBook post from May '21: "We're are temporarily sold out of our #quickjackwheelkits.
We are working hard to get them back in stock within a week or two."
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Instructor
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I've had my quick jacks for about 3 years now and use them often. The only part I don't like is having to position them under the car. They are pretty heavy to move around. But in the big picture they are way better than a jack and jack stands. I've had no issues with them, I have the 5000XLs. The only thing that is better is a real lift. But I don't have a lift in my garage.
Instructor
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Am getting ready to get the new Quick Jack 5000TL that allows up to 24 inches of lift. Planning to store them under the car, and in researching YouTube I came across a couple of clever ideas to make the units easier to move around on concrete... So easy a caveman can do it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5PYa3IvCSg