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Most threads show the operation of the quick jack which looks great but what’s it like to live with? By that I mean how much of a hassle is it to setup and put away? If you’ve had it for a few years, how has it held up? Any maintenance? Any leaks? Parts available if needed?
The modification works great! Couldn't be happier that it's easy to move while they are in the fully lowered position. No more scraping/dragging/hard to move lifts. It brings the bottom off the ground 1/4" so it can be moved around easily under/around the vehicle. I tested it out to ensure it slid under my Vette, and it did with enough clearance to get under the rockers and under the pucks. Easy and cheap hack that I can't believe QJ doesn't do themselves or at least offer. I can create a separate post if the mods want it on its own. I have a few videos below the pictures showing the movement where it raises the platform off the ground when lowered so it moves easily and puts the platform on the ground when raising so safety is not compromised. They also go up against the wall and do not hit the wall when using the QJ mounting hooks. PSA, no frame rails were harmed or damaged during this. DM me with any questions, I would love to help.
The casters are slightly wider than the frame tubes, so I left the outer edge flush. There is still enough surface to grab the tube and not interfere with movement.
These help fill the gap between ball recess and flush mount to the frame tubes
These aren't necessary to make this work, this is an OCD item for me. The casters are sturdy enough to handle this across four of them on each lift, this was a personal preference for me as it adds filler for the tape to adhere to the caster better.
The casters mounted on the outer frame tubes, not the platform that rests on the ground while lifting/lifted. I inserted two 3/8" washers into each caster to fill the gap and add further stability, then added a strip of Gorilla tape to the caster mount and trimmed it to form the caster mount. The casters were then mounted on the frame tubes the specific distances depending on the end. I used rubbing alcohol to clean off any oil or residue prior to applying the mounting tape.
On the polyurethane wheel side, they are 5+ from the lift joint closest to the hydraulic tube where the short hose is attached
On the label side, they are 6" from the end lift joint under the labels Left is caster as it comes, right is with 2 3/8" washers added to flush up the gap prior to mounting With Gorilla tape applied, trimmed to form Left one for perspective, right side with casters mounted on the underside outer frame tubes Left one for perspective, right side with casters mounted 5" from the upper joint nearest the cylinder Left one for perpective, right side with casters mounted 6" from the upper joint nearest the label Lift lowered onto casters (wheel end) Lift lowered onto casters (label end) Lift raised off casters (wheel end) Lift raised off casters (label end)
Most threads show the operation of the quick jack which looks great but what’s it like to live with? By that I mean how much of a hassle is it to setup and put away? If you’ve had it for a few years, how has it held up? Any maintenance? Any leaks? Parts available if needed?
Thanks
I ended up buying the quick jack after my kwik lift rusted after 10 years of abuse.
I've had the Quick Jack for a year and haven't use it due to hassle factor. However, some love them!
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.
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I have had the Quick Jack 7000 lb LX. for about 3 years. As others state it is a job to set up under the car because it is heavy, but it beats jack stands & floor jacks. I use mine also on my SUV's which make service of them a flash. No issues except a leaking quick connect, which I bought a better one on line to fix the issue.
I haven't had a problem with my cars, but there was an "incident" when lifting my friend's car a few months ago. It's a Subaru with high ground clearance. I stacked the blocks, which is allowed. It seemed to lift and lock fine, but it fell off the blocks as soon as he touched the car. Didn't hit the floor, and just broke a couple clips on the car. Scared the crap out of me. Since it was already locked, it was a tricky procedure to use 3 floor jacks to get it down. From everything I've checked, we didn't do anything wrong, but I'm never stacking blocks again. I'm a little nervous about the upcoming oil change on my C7.
My garage is VERY cramped. I think if I had 3 feet room on both sides of the car I would use it more, but I only have 3 inches on each side! So I have to pull the car out and lug the 7000 around to use it. I admit the 7000 is VERY heavy for me and so I don't use it all the time. Lots of time I still use an aluminum race jack under one corner with a jack stand for small jobs. It is just too heavy to use all the time for me. I think that if I had room I would leave it connected and use it more.
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.
I agree with Ninja , little bit of a pain to get under car but way better than using jacks and jack stands. I always had a fear when lifting the whole car in the air that one of the other jackstands would slip and fall over
Now after positioning the quick jack, i just push a button and in 10 seconds the whole car is in the air
I do use mine often and have not suffered any leaks etc
Dave
I leave mine plugged in and lines connected to the unit. So when I want to use a position the Jack's and plug in, up she goes. Is it a pain to move them around, sorta. Is it better than a full time lift that can never be moved out of the way, for me, hell yes.
I have had the 7000 SLX for several years and use it a few times a year. I got the heavier 7000 for the extra margin of safety and to use on my Tacoma. Well, I wish I had gotten the 5000 instead. The 7000 units are about 95# each and I store them leaning on a wall of my tiny garage. So I need to back the car out then wheel them into the center and lower them... which really isn't all that bad. But getting under the car from the sides to grab them to slide them out to the rockers is a beach because I have so little room to work and to get leverage. And for most routine work on my truck like oil changes I don't even need to lift it at all... and when I do a floor jack is much quicker and easier than setting up the QuickJack.
So a lot depends on your needs and facilities. QuickJack would definitely be easier to work with in a more spacious garage than mine. But for a Vette it is a no brainer for me to have one instead of trying to maneuver a floor jack around (again in my tiny garage) and to set up jack stands on hard to reach points.
As for reliability my QuickJack has been fine except one failed hydraulic coupling. I was able to source a new one from a 3rd party rather than pay the king's ransom BendPack was asking.
I have had mine about 7 years now, with no problems I do set them on a movers dolly (Harbor Freight) to move around the garage. They do slide very hard on concrete to get them under the car. However if you epoxy the floor they slide around real nice. I also use them on my Honda Ridgeline with some spacers I made from 2" pipe & angle iron uchannel on top and floor flanges on the bottom
Owned mine a year and like it a lot. I do wish it went another 2-4" higher.
I store mine under the car and just shove them together when not using. My car is lowered & it clears by about 1/2". I leave it unplugged except when actually using it, just for safety.
No worries about how to use or safety of the unit itself. I do not stack blocks, shocked ! to read above it is done. No don't stack the rubber blocks!!
I have had mine for about a year and use it all the time! i would love to have a real lift but don't have the height in my garage! so this is the next best thing
Owned mine a year and like it a lot. I do wish it went another 2-4" higher.
I store mine under the car and just shove them together when not using. My car is lowered & it clears by about 1/2". I leave it unplugged except when actually using it, just for safety.
No worries about how to use or safety of the unit itself. I do not stack blocks, shocked ! to read above it is done. No don't stack the rubber blocks!!
I didn't come up with it on my own. It's in the manual. That being said, I'll never do it again.
Owned mine a year and like it a lot. I do wish it went another 2-4" higher.
I store mine under the car and just shove them together when not using. My car is lowered & it clears by about 1/2". I leave it unplugged except when actually using it, just for safety.
No worries about how to use or safety of the unit itself. I do not stack blocks, shocked ! to read above it is done. No don't stack the rubber blocks!!
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.
Had mine about 4 years. One coupling leak that I caught before it became a flood. Other than that no issues. I have a tight garage so I store mine against a wall. I also have the extensions for our other cars. Wish I had bought it sooner.
Most threads show the operation of the quick jack which looks great but what’s it like to live with? By that I mean how much of a hassle is it to setup and put away? If you’ve had it for a few years, how has it held up? Any maintenance? Any leaks? Parts available if needed?
Thanks
I've only had mine for about a year, the 5000 model, but I take them with me to every track event, just in case. Yes they are cumbersome at times, but I think worth it. I've actually got the 110v model, but with a "jump" battery pack, and inverter, have actually used it in a hotel parking lot to change all 4 tire brake pads to enjoy another day at the track. Because they lock, I feel it offers a better peace of mind then just jack stands, and not to time consuming to setup. I think I got the pads for all 4 tires done in less than 2 hours from setup of quick jack to storage back in my truck. This past weekend I installed a new x-pipe and track back exhaust, plenty of room to slide under and move around lying on my back with a creeper.
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Just want to say thanks all for the great replies. Exactly the kind of info I was hoping to hear. A Silverado is my other “car” so I’ll have to think about whether the heavy 7000 is really needed.
Just want to say thanks all for the great replies. Exactly the kind of info I was hoping to hear. A Silverado is my other “car” so I’ll have to think about whether the heavy 7000 is really needed.
Also look at getting the frame extensions. The SLX probably isn't long enough for the lift points of a Silverado.
I haven't used my floor jack since I got the 5000 SLX over a year ago. They are very well built (HEAVY)
You cannot drive on them. I just push them together center line under the car and drive/ park right over top of them. Then slide them out to the frame rails when lifting. They don't slide so easily on the concrete floor so there is some grunting involved.
Still easier, faster and safer than positioning 4 jack stands using the floor jack.
I also recommend getting a set of these larger blocks. 3 inches high, just like the Quickjack blocks, but they fill the trays better. You can see the circle where it contacts the puck on the car.
Quick Jack- the whole experience
