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Franky_Four_Fingers |
May 8 2018, 06:24 PM
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Where is the stoooone? Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 15-April 18 From: Chicago Member No.: 22,041 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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GeorgeRud |
May 8 2018, 06:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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iankarr |
May 8 2018, 07:06 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,481 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
I have a quick jack and it works well. Higher lifts not an option due to my low ceiling. Easy to pull out of the way and no ramps needed. Only negative is you have to work on your back, whereas a scissor might allow you to sit on a low rolling chair.
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Mueller |
May 8 2018, 07:14 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I'm looking at the quickjack myself, I just need to see if I can use the 5000 lb rated one for the 914 (not too large for it?) since I need the higher capacity for my other vehicles.
Ian, which model do you have? |
iankarr |
May 8 2018, 07:37 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,481 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
I have the 5000 from 3 years ago. Rock solid and very stable. My car was in the air for the entire winter and the hydraulics didn’t drop a millimeter. I’d love to get the 5000 SLX which is a bit longer and would also allow me to lift my cayman. If anyone in the NY area wants a lightly used quick jack 5000 at a deep discount, LMK!
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914forme |
May 8 2018, 08:51 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
I have the 5000 from 3 years ago. Rock solid and very stable. My car was in the air for the entire winter and the hydraulics didn’t drop a millimeter. I’d love to get the 5000 SLX which is a bit longer and would also allow me to lift my cayman. If anyone in the NY area wants a lightly used quick jack 5000 at a deep discount, LMK! Just make extensions for the 5000 to make it work, you can see them in my signature list below. Easily done. I use it for an ML320 but built it for a friend who has a Cayenne, his cayman is fine on the 5000 |
iankarr |
May 8 2018, 09:14 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,481 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Very cool...those extensions look great.
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tazz9924 |
May 8 2018, 11:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 703 Joined: 31-May 15 From: Mooresville NC Member No.: 18,779 Region Association: None |
I used a wuick jack today on my 914 and that thing is sweet! I bet u could get an engine out of there(not a v8 tho)
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billh1963 |
May 9 2018, 05:55 AM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
I have a quickjack and am please with it.
However, I am seriously considering one of these for my next left. A portable single post. |
Cairo94507 |
May 9 2018, 06:26 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,822 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
BendPak makes some nice lifts and they are great people to deal with. I had one of their 4-post lifts in my last home and just installed their new MDS-6LPF mid-rise scissor lift in the home I have now. It only has about 48" of lift height, but I no longer have the ceiling height I had at my old home. However, even with a 10' ceiling I can raise my cars all the way up with room to spare. I just did a service on my Audi S3 last weekend and it was easy to get under it with no problems. As a disclaimer, I am only 5'5" tall and I do not work for BendPak. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Mark Henry |
May 9 2018, 11:18 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Two post (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)
But you need 12' overhead. I'm doing IMS Solution and clutch service on a 996 right now, up-down up-down...I love my two post lift. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) |
LowBridge |
May 9 2018, 11:26 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 370 Joined: 10-August 15 From: Lunenburg, MA Member No.: 19,045 Region Association: North East States |
I would go with a 2 post but I don't have the overhead room for that, so we have a mid-rise scissor and love it.
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mgphoto |
May 9 2018, 01:28 PM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,339 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
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McMark |
May 9 2018, 04:11 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I have the 48" Harbor Freight scissor lift, that I got a LONG time ago from another member. It's worked fantastic and I haven't had any problems with it, but if I were to buy again (and I should soon) I'll get a brand name version -- likely BendPak.
It's a bit tricky for engine removal/installation, but that's a pretty common complaint for all these style lifts. |
Gint |
May 9 2018, 04:40 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I'm looking at the quickjack myself, I just need to see if I can use the 5000 lb rated one for the 914 (not too large for it?) since I need the higher capacity for my other vehicles. I was wondering that about the quickjack myself.Ian, which model do you have? I already have a 4 post. I think I'm going to add one of these. MaxJax No need for a ton of overhead. Although that isn't an issue I have with a 11' ceiling. |
BeatNavy |
May 9 2018, 05:17 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I got the Challenger MR6. All good - I liked the fact that it lifted a few inches higher than some of the others. But in the end, mid-rise scissors are largely the same. One of the main reasons I went with the Challenger is the reseller was willing to commit to putting this thing right into my garage. Other resellers wanted me to pick it up or have it delivered to a business that had a forklift.
Depending on what equipment you have (and where you live and what help you have), don't underestimate the logistics. These things are pretty bulky and hard to move around. |
dflesburg |
May 9 2018, 05:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,720 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Warm and Cheerful Centerville Ohio Member No.: 1,896 Region Association: None |
get maxjax, thats what I have, its amazing
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