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The QuickJacks have two different 'boxed' sections at the back end where the blocks can be placed. I don't know which one you're using, but try the other. There's no way they shouldn't line up.
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Umm, maybe? I didn't want to put any pressure on the composite panels. If you find a configuration that works, let us know.
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It will work, just take your time and be willing to move the unit incrementally to get everything to line up properly.
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That's pretty much how mine line up. I get about 85% of the pucks on to the blocks. The first time I lifted the car, I only raised it enough to clear the tires. I shook it back and forth and front to back, nothing moved. I did the entire header replacement with it like that and it was stable as could be.
As others said, I would not lift without the pucks.
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I wouldn't, too much chance of being "off" just enough to damage the rocker panels. Turn your blocks 90 degrees so they are parallel with your frame, then line them up with the pucks. You may need to slide the QJ forward or back under the car. As the QJ just begins to move upward it will also move slightly forward, coming in contact with the pucks. I always stop at this point and double-check that the contact is solid and not touching the composite rocker panels.
It will work, just take your time and be willing to move the unit incrementally to get everything to line up properly.
It will work, just take your time and be willing to move the unit incrementally to get everything to line up properly.
Even as the lift comes up we’re still faced with a dimensional issue. The pucks center to center are 38” and the lift with the blocks center to center as close to each other as the jack allows are at 40”. But I’ll give it a try tomorrow and see what happens as the blocks make first contact with the pucks.
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I took delivery of my QuickJack after storing my fun cars for the winter, so I haven't used it on the C7Z yet. That said, have you tried rotating it, so it's perpendicular, rather than parallel, to the frame?
Is it safe to turn QuickJack frames sideways?
As others said, I would not lift without the pucks.
Is it safe to turn QuickJack frames sideways?
As others said, I would not lift without the pucks.
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Regardless of parallel vs perpendicular "orientation," my QJ is perfect to do the tire, wheel, brake, and detailing work, for which I bought it. I do "under the car" work on a full-size lift.
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Even as the lift comes up we’re still faced with a dimensional issue. The pucks center to center are 38” and the lift with the blocks center to center as close to each other as the jack allows are at 40”. But I’ll give it a try tomorrow and see what happens as the blocks make first contact with the pucks.
If this doesn't work, I will set mine up under the GS tomorrow and post photos here.
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Interesting about the perpendicular option. I first noticed it on episodes of Street Outlaws No Prep Kings and saw they had used Quickjacks in that orientation. Nice to know it's an option if the need would arise or your garage layout allows/requires it. If you watch that show keep an eye out for footage from the pits.
