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draganc
post Dec 7 2020, 01:13 PM
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Hello folks,

Just a few FYI only pics of my 7000 type quick jack.

It’s slightly longer than the 5000 but it fits just nicely
under a teener and lifts the car about 12” of the ground,
with the medium and tall rubber blocks.

Not a endorsement per se for QJ and there are also other
compact lifts, but if you do any work on cars you do want
one of them!

I was first reluctant to spend the $1200 (HD had a special,
with $300 off) but now I could kick my a$$ for not having
bought it sooner, like years sooner.

Happy wrenching fellas!

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post Dec 7 2020, 01:27 PM
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Caution using both sets of rubber blocks.

I had my car shift, and almost fall off using both. I have since cut blocks of wood that fit inside the trays and no longer worry about the rubber blocks shifting.

I never use the rubber blocks anymore.

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post Dec 7 2020, 01:40 PM
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QUOTE(Olympic 914 @ Dec 7 2020, 11:27 AM) *

Caution using both sets of rubber blocks.

I had my car shift, and almost fall off using both. I have since cut blocks of wood that fit inside the trays and no longer worry about the rubber blocks shifting.

I never use the rubber blocks anymore.


Thanks for the note! Do you have a 5000 or 7000 model and how/why did your car shift!

I raised the lift, with both blocks, just about a 1/4 before it touched the body’s lifting dough nuts, aligned them center on the blocks and lifted it all they way without movement.

I did however notice that the front of the lift engage about 3/4” early than the rear.
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post Dec 7 2020, 02:29 PM
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Anytime I use a lift, I lift the car a couple inches off the ground and then push and shove each end of the car. I also don’t use a breaker bar on the lift. Just impact wrenches.
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post Dec 7 2020, 02:32 PM
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Envy... Nice lift!
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post Dec 7 2020, 02:36 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Dec 7 2020, 03:29 PM) *

Anytime I use a lift, I lift the car a couple inches off the ground and then push and shove each end of the car. I also don’t use a breaker bar on the lift. Just impact wrenches.

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I only needed to see my car jump once on the lift (also a QJ) when trying to use a breaker bar on a stuck axle nut. Never again. Congrats on the QJ BTW. I love mine. Really great solution if you don't have a high enough ceiling in your carage for a 4 post. And I just use the one set of taller rubber blocks. Lifts plenty high enough to drop the engine and do pretty much anything else. Be safe and enjoy...
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post Dec 7 2020, 02:49 PM
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QUOTE(iankarr @ Dec 7 2020, 12:36 PM) *

QUOTE(mepstein @ Dec 7 2020, 03:29 PM) *

Anytime I use a lift, I lift the car a couple inches off the ground and then push and shove each end of the car. I also don’t use a breaker bar on the lift. Just impact wrenches.

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I love mine. Really great solution if you don't have a high enough ceiling in your garage for a 4 post. And I just use the one set of taller rubber blocks. Lifts plenty high enough to drop the engine and do pretty much anything else. Be safe and enjoy...

Agree, We also use it for our Boxster and BMW 328I for oil changes, all with the tall blocks.
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post Dec 7 2020, 02:55 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Dec 7 2020, 12:29 PM) *

Anytime I use a lift, I lift the car a couple inches off the ground and then push and shove each end of the car. I also don’t use a breaker bar on the lift. Just impact wrenches.


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post Dec 7 2020, 03:51 PM
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Absolutely. I always lift it off the ground a few inches and then walk around the car pulling and pushing on all 4 corners. Safety first. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 8 2020, 05:25 AM
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Nice piece of equipment (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) What does each side weigh ? How do you store them when not in use; and, how are they raised ?
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post Dec 8 2020, 05:37 AM
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any chance that is high enough to pull engine.
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post Dec 8 2020, 07:39 AM
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any chance that is high enough to pull engine.

Yep. Just pull off the rear valance. Easy.
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post Dec 8 2020, 07:56 AM
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Make sure when lowering the car that both release catches are pulled. I was doing a demo of one in a parking lot that was not entirely flat. One catch was not pulled and the BMW quickly started to list to one side. Would not have been a good demo to put a nice BMW on its side.
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post Dec 8 2020, 08:47 AM
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QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Dec 8 2020, 07:25 AM) *

Nice piece of equipment (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) What does each side weigh ? How do you store them when not in use; and, how are they raised ?


I've had one for a while.

Each side is maybe 80lb? You wouldn't want to carry them around too long, but they have roller wheels on one end so you don't have to lift them.

They stay beside my car all summer since I'm always changing wheels/brakes. They are not very high to step over. In the winter, once the winter tires are on, I just lean them up against the garage wall.

There is a separate hydraulic pump with dry fit connections. If the car is going to be on the lift for a while, I'll disconnect the hoses so I'm not stepping over them all the time.

I love mine. Got them on sale at Costco.
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post Dec 8 2020, 09:21 AM
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QUOTE(wobbletop @ Dec 8 2020, 06:47 AM) *

QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Dec 8 2020, 07:25 AM) *

Nice piece of equipment (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) What does each side weigh ? How do you store them when not in use; and, how are they raised ?


I've had one for a while.

Each side is maybe 80lb? You wouldn't want to carry them around too long, but they have roller wheels on one end so you don't have to lift them.

They stay beside my car all summer since I'm always changing wheels/brakes. They are not very high to step over. In the winter, once the winter tires are on, I just lean them up against the garage wall.

There is a separate hydraulic pump with dry fit connections. If the car is going to be on the lift for a while, I'll disconnect the hoses so I'm not stepping over them all the time.

I love mine. Got them on sale at Costco.

I got them there last summer during a clearance. Mine stay under my car in the center when not in use, but you can get wall hooks to hang them on if you want. I have an area marked out with tape for storage) Very handy and sturdy. @Jim_Hoyland call me and I can go through any question you might have.
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post Dec 8 2020, 09:50 AM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Dec 7 2020, 03:29 PM) *

Anytime I use a lift, I lift the car a couple inches off the ground and then push and shove each end of the car. I also don’t use a breaker bar on the lift. Just impact wrenches.


Great reminder, habits can be good or not good. I have tried to develop the same, always give the car on the lift a good shake when it's a couple inches off the floor and never a breaker bar. Safety first, especially when under a 2000+ car
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post Dec 8 2020, 11:23 AM
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Can anyone compare the QJ to the EZ Car lift?
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post Dec 8 2020, 12:08 PM
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QUOTE(MM1 @ Dec 8 2020, 12:23 PM) *

Can anyone compare the QJ to the EZ Car lift?



EZ Car lifts a little higher (26 inches)
Quick Jacks seem more stable.

I'll take strength and stability over 6 inches of lifting.

That said, I've used Quick Jacks, I've only seen EZ Car demoed.

In the end I bought a MaxJax 2 post on a black friday special last year. Its been world changing for my auto hobby.

Zach
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@vaccarabite Zach can you opine on the ease or speed of setup on the MaxJack(MJ) vs the QuickJack (QJ)?
I think for the $ the QJ is GREAT & damn speedy to get a car up on compared to comparable height Jack stands. I just wish it was a bit taller.
I was looking hard at a set of MJ's. Did you mount them permanently?
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post Dec 8 2020, 12:27 PM
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QUOTE(VaccaRabite @ Dec 8 2020, 01:08 PM) *

QUOTE(MM1 @ Dec 8 2020, 12:23 PM) *

Can anyone compare the QJ to the EZ Car lift?



EZ Car lifts a little higher (26 inches)
Quick Jacks seem more stable.

I'll take strength and stability over 6 inches of lifting.

That said, I've used Quick Jacks, I've only seen EZ Car demoed.

In the end I bought a MaxJax 2 post on a black friday special last year. Its been world changing for my auto hobby.

Zach


Thanks, Zach - appreciate your impressions.
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