Anybody using Quickjacks? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

XfireZ51 · 09-26-2016

I saw these a few months ago and a friend has them for his Z06. Would love a set since my garage won't accept a lift. Anybody using this? What unit? And hey Bob DeMarco, here's something for a group buy thing.

https://www.quickjack.com

thirstyzr1 · 09-26-2016

I think these were on display in Carlisle this year....or something very similiar. Seemed like a slick set up. Lift car, engage locks and remove hydrolic lines for easy moving around.
They had a C7 sitting on it.

tf95ZR1 · 09-26-2016

I trust/like Kwik-Lift

http://www.kwik-lift.com/

US made

QB93Z · 09-26-2016

I looked at the Quickjack and talked to the sales person.

Thoughts:

The Quick seems to be well made. I did not get to operate the hydraulic pump assembly.

Each side unit is "portable", but not light weight. It requires getting down on the floor to manually position the jack and the spacer blocks, twice and then connecting the hydraulic hose to each unit separately.

After raising the car, it would be easy to access all 4 tires at the same time.

The jack occupies the entire side (both) under the car. To work under the transmission for example you would have to crawl in from the front or the back.

With the car on the Quick Lifts, I am not sure where you would position jack stands. The Quick Lift is "covering" the entire frame rail on both sides. I would never go under a car only supported by a jack.

Jim

XfireZ51 · 09-26-2016

https://youtu.be/2ea-5ifRRYI

diamond zr1 · 09-26-2016

I bought a set at Carlisle/they were on sale there/although I have 2 4 post lifts these are handy for working on suspension /wheels/brakes etc/well built/2 separate lock positions/I bought the 5000 lb units and recommend them/sold by bend pack,probably imported/

Ahomans · 09-29-2016

I bought the BL-5000SLX a few months ago and have only used it a few times but it works well and I am satisfied with it. It is easier and quicker to get a car up and down than using a jack and jack stands and it provides enough clearance to easily get under the car on a creeper. I keep it on the garage floor with both sections close together so i can park a car over it. When i use it I pull the hoses out straight, drive the car into position without driving over the hoses, then pull the quickjack into position, connect the hoses to the power unit, and push the button. Takes only a few seconds to lift and mechanical latches lock it in position.

Tripler · 04-12-2017

Just got ours Monday and I can tell you right now this thing is amazing ...

Mike

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSu8DqIYGi0

XfireZ51 · 04-12-2017

Been wanting this for a while now.

Tripler · 04-13-2017

As you can hear in the vid I was pretty stressed out using it the first time but my fear quickly vanished after that first lift and I removed all 4 wheels easily . These things are not light but basically have the same weight as a 2 1/2 ton car jack I have . Also with the car higher it makes it easy to work on . It will raise the car 22 inches off the ground .
If you cant afford a full lift or want something portable then this is the perfect way to work on any car .
Also our driveway is very uneven and it took a bit of figuring out to find a good spot to place them and the car . I would use these on grass if I had to but not on an asphalt driveway on a hot summer day unless you were to put a strip of 3/4 inch plywood underneath the lift sections to reduce the chance of leaving indents in your driveway .
Otherwise just an amazing bit of engineering and very simple to assemble and the hose quick connects are excellent and loose almost 0% trans fluid when disconnecting them for storage .

Mike

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09-26-2016	#1
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,666	Anybody using Quickjacks? I saw these a few months ago and a friend has them for his Z06. Would love a set since my garage won't accept a lift. Anybody using this? What unit? And hey Bob DeMarco, here's something for a group buy thing. https://www.quickjack.com __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

09-26-2016	#2
thirstyzr1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 111	Re: Anybody using Quickjacks? I think these were on display in Carlisle this year....or something very similiar. Seemed like a slick set up. Lift car, engage locks and remove hydrolic lines for easy moving around. They had a C7 sitting on it.

09-26-2016	#3
tf95ZR1 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 1,445	Re: Anybody using Quickjacks? I trust/like Kwik-Lift http://www.kwik-lift.com/ US made

09-26-2016	#4
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,687	Re: Anybody using Quickjacks? I looked at the Quickjack and talked to the sales person. Thoughts: The Quick seems to be well made. I did not get to operate the hydraulic pump assembly. Each side unit is "portable", but not light weight. It requires getting down on the floor to manually position the jack and the spacer blocks, twice and then connecting the hydraulic hose to each unit separately. After raising the car, it would be easy to access all 4 tires at the same time. The jack occupies the entire side (both) under the car. To work under the transmission for example you would have to crawl in from the front or the back. With the car on the Quick Lifts, I am not sure where you would position jack stands. The Quick Lift is "covering" the entire frame rail on both sides. I would never go under a car only supported by a jack. Jim __________________ If it isn't fun, you aren't doing it right! 1990 Black ZR-1 - sold 1993 Quasar Blue ZR-1 1994 Competition Yellow ZR-1 1995 Dark Purple ZR-1 Maryland State Coordinator WAZOO Member

09-26-2016	#5
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,666	Re: Anybody using Quickjacks? https://youtu.be/2ea-5ifRRYI __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

09-26-2016	#6
diamond zr1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: diamond lake /washington Posts: 223	Re: Anybody using Quickjacks? I bought a set at Carlisle/they were on sale there/although I have 2 4 post lifts these are handy for working on suspension /wheels/brakes etc/well built/2 separate lock positions/I bought the 5000 lb units and recommend them/sold by bend pack,probably imported/

09-29-2016	#7
Ahomans Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Arnold, MD Posts: 34	Re: Anybody using Quickjacks? I bought the BL-5000SLX a few months ago and have only used it a few times but it works well and I am satisfied with it. It is easier and quicker to get a car up and down than using a jack and jack stands and it provides enough clearance to easily get under the car on a creeper. I keep it on the garage floor with both sections close together so i can park a car over it. When i use it I pull the hoses out straight, drive the car into position without driving over the hoses, then pull the quickjack into position, connect the hoses to the power unit, and push the button. Takes only a few seconds to lift and mechanical latches lock it in position.

04-12-2017	#8
Tripler Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 716	Re: Anybody using Quickjacks? Just got ours Monday and I can tell you right now this thing is amazing ... Mike https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSu8DqIYGi0 Last edited by Tripler; 04-12-2017 at 05:29 PM.

04-12-2017	#9
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,666	Re: Anybody using Quickjacks? Been wanting this for a while now. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

04-13-2017	#10
Tripler Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 716	Re: Anybody using Quickjacks? As you can hear in the vid I was pretty stressed out using it the first time but my fear quickly vanished after that first lift and I removed all 4 wheels easily . These things are not light but basically have the same weight as a 2 1/2 ton car jack I have . Also with the car higher it makes it easy to work on . It will raise the car 22 inches off the ground . If you cant afford a full lift or want something portable then this is the perfect way to work on any car . Also our driveway is very uneven and it took a bit of figuring out to find a good spot to place them and the car . I would use these on grass if I had to but not on an asphalt driveway on a hot summer day unless you were to put a strip of 3/4 inch plywood underneath the lift sections to reduce the chance of leaving indents in your driveway . Otherwise just an amazing bit of engineering and very simple to assemble and the hose quick connects are excellent and loose almost 0% trans fluid when disconnecting them for storage . Mike Sent from my LG-H831 using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app Last edited by Tripler; 04-13-2017 at 07:30 AM.