Quick Jack Lifts
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Hi
Has anyone had experience with these jacks. They look good but the UK version only comes in 12v, to get the 240v motor it's £532 + vat extra. So does anyone have the 12v version and are they any good as 240v, as it's a bit pricy with the 240v motor.
Or other recommendations for this type of lift would be appreciated.
Les
https://www.quickjacklift.co.uk
Has anyone had experience with these jacks. They look good but the UK version only comes in 12v, to get the 240v motor it's £532 + vat extra. So does anyone have the 12v version and are they any good as 240v, as it's a bit pricy with the 240v motor.
Or other recommendations for this type of lift would be appreciated.
Les
https://www.quickjacklift.co.uk
My neighbour bought one 6 months ago for using with his Cobra. I think he got it from Costco so it was a bit cheaper, maybe around the £850 mark. He had to buy a car battery to power it due to the power it needs and then he just charges it every so often. It came with rubber blocks to put on the lifting plates but I would be happy to use is on my outriggers with say a blanket to cushion them on. It's a good piece of kit and lifts it high enough to do most jobs. Quick and solid. He's offered it to me to use but it's not very portable even though the quick release couplings work well.
My issue with it is the lifting parts are quite heavy so it's a job sliding them in and out and then you can only get under the car from the ends. I just haven't got room in my garage to move them in and out let alone store them along with the pump etc, so unfortunately I need to stick with two trolley jacks.
My issue with it is the lifting parts are quite heavy so it's a job sliding them in and out and then you can only get under the car from the ends. I just haven't got room in my garage to move them in and out let alone store them along with the pump etc, so unfortunately I need to stick with two trolley jacks.
Thanks for the replies.
I hadn't intended using it on the outriggers, must admit I did not think of them as I am using axle stands under the main chassis at the moment so I can work on the brakes. So that has given me something to think about.
This all started when my wife saw me under the car with just my feet poking out, so she looked for some on the internet while I was still under the car.
Luckily space is not a problem, so can be left to one side in the garage.
cheers
Les
I hadn't intended using it on the outriggers, must admit I did not think of them as I am using axle stands under the main chassis at the moment so I can work on the brakes. So that has given me something to think about.
This all started when my wife saw me under the car with just my feet poking out, so she looked for some on the internet while I was still under the car.
Luckily space is not a problem, so can be left to one side in the garage.
cheers
Les
Bit lacking in space in the garage, so on heavy-duty axle stands at the mo. I did look at those and some that have a screw jack mechanism.
Something similar to this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154107554529?mkevt=1&am...
I also looked at bellows:
https://www.vevor.co.uk/floor-jacks-c_11489/3-ton-...
Something similar to this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154107554529?mkevt=1&am...
I also looked at bellows:
https://www.vevor.co.uk/floor-jacks-c_11489/3-ton-...
I bought the 5,000lb version at the end of last year primarily for my Chimaera.
The length of it fits nicely between the wheels.
I got the 240v version as I didn’t fancy keeping a 12v battery just for this.
From memory, I paid £1,400 and there was no extra charge to have the 240v UK power version.
It works well on my car and I like it.
Feels secure and is a good height for me lying underneath.
You have no access under the side of the car and have to shuffle in from the ends.
The units are heavy but easy enough to get into position.
I threw out a pile of scrap wood that I kept in a corner and store the Jacks vertically in that corner of the garage.
I think all jacks are a compromise on some level but I prefer using this to using my trolley jacks and stands.
The length of it fits nicely between the wheels.
I got the 240v version as I didn’t fancy keeping a 12v battery just for this.
From memory, I paid £1,400 and there was no extra charge to have the 240v UK power version.
It works well on my car and I like it.
Feels secure and is a good height for me lying underneath.
You have no access under the side of the car and have to shuffle in from the ends.
The units are heavy but easy enough to get into position.
I threw out a pile of scrap wood that I kept in a corner and store the Jacks vertically in that corner of the garage.
I think all jacks are a compromise on some level but I prefer using this to using my trolley jacks and stands.
You Tube greats Mighty Car Mods use them and they get loads of stuff done.
I got four of these Safety Jack Stands - https://www.facebook.com/SafetyJackStands/
I got four of these Safety Jack Stands - https://www.facebook.com/SafetyJackStands/
I've got some 12v ones, bought a set of jumpleads and some appropriately sized ring terminals to fit the to the pump semi-perminantly.
They're a bit of a pita for my lowered MX5, I still have to drive it onto multiple blocks so I can pull out the longer sloped ones as they get in the way of the quickjacks.
I still used jack stands under the car too, belt n braces, etc.
The included blocks are quite squishy, and are fine for frame rails etc, but I bought the additional slotted (and much firmer) blocks for use on pinch welds.
They're a bit of a faff to set up, but much safer than using jacks and stands.
ETA, I did find this while looking for excuses not to buy them, but I can't for the life in me understand how it happened.
https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sedan/298456-quic...
They're a bit of a pita for my lowered MX5, I still have to drive it onto multiple blocks so I can pull out the longer sloped ones as they get in the way of the quickjacks.
I still used jack stands under the car too, belt n braces, etc.
The included blocks are quite squishy, and are fine for frame rails etc, but I bought the additional slotted (and much firmer) blocks for use on pinch welds.
They're a bit of a faff to set up, but much safer than using jacks and stands.
ETA, I did find this while looking for excuses not to buy them, but I can't for the life in me understand how it happened.
https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sedan/298456-quic...
Edited by Dave. on Friday 1st April 19:36
A bit of lateral thinking.
For the same price as the 240v version, how about a low 2 post lift?
This low profile one lifts to 1.5m. More room to get underneath height wise and arguably better access to work on the car.
https://www.automotechservices.co.uk/products/as-2...
I bought the standard 3.5T 6ft clearance one about 7 years ago for £950 + VAT. it is used by me for my cars, by my mechanic son for hundreds of cars and of course, various friends! Point is, it hasn't missed a beat...........
For the same price as the 240v version, how about a low 2 post lift?
This low profile one lifts to 1.5m. More room to get underneath height wise and arguably better access to work on the car.
https://www.automotechservices.co.uk/products/as-2...
I bought the standard 3.5T 6ft clearance one about 7 years ago for £950 + VAT. it is used by me for my cars, by my mechanic son for hundreds of cars and of course, various friends! Point is, it hasn't missed a beat...........
Thanks for all your replies.
It will certainly help with my decision making. I have also found this company, the lifts look the same but are cheaper and come with a 240v pump unit.
https://www.garageequipment.co.uk
It will certainly help with my decision making. I have also found this company, the lifts look the same but are cheaper and come with a 240v pump unit.
https://www.garageequipment.co.uk
Also these.
https://www.automotechservices.co.uk/product-categ...
I have the bearing press, oil drainer and transmission jack, all good.
https://www.automotechservices.co.uk/product-categ...
I have the bearing press, oil drainer and transmission jack, all good.
I also considered these as well 2 pairs front and back, They will need ramp extenders.
Obviously, these do not help where wheels off are the aim.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/312369461193?epid=23022...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125211746423?hash=item1...
Obviously, these do not help where wheels off are the aim.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/312369461193?epid=23022...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125211746423?hash=item1...
BlueWedgy said:
I also considered these as well 2 pairs front and back, They will need ramp extenders.
Obviously, these do not help where wheels off are the aim.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/312369461193?epid=23022...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125211746423?hash=item1...
Probably useless, as i suspect they will skid when trying to drive up them.Obviously, these do not help where wheels off are the aim.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/312369461193?epid=23022...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125211746423?hash=item1...
I quite like this that the O/P posted earlier, as would just clear in my garage..
https://www.garageequipment.co.uk/Vehicle-Lifts/Sc...
But i do wonder when jacked up how much oil is going to come out when you disconnect in the raised position, as it didn't show that in the film.
Edited by markymarkthree on Saturday 2nd April 14:58
No issues with disconnecting the hoses after lifting the car with the quickjack units.
I usually disconnect the long hoses and the pump and put them out the way while the car is on the lift.
The pressure is released when the Jack is on the safety lock.
No fluid leaks from the connections.
And please stop sharing cheaper options.
My man maths approach is to forget how much I paid!
I usually disconnect the long hoses and the pump and put them out the way while the car is on the lift.
The pressure is released when the Jack is on the safety lock.
No fluid leaks from the connections.
And please stop sharing cheaper options.
My man maths approach is to forget how much I paid!
They are probably one the best items I ever bought, my garage isn't high enough to have a real lift so the quick jack is perfect, when it's not in use the two frames are low enough to sit in front of the cars when they in the garage. I got the 5000 model which is just short enough for the wedge but long enough to lift my 340i and while I also wanted the 230v version I can't say the 12v version is any trouble, I just added a couple of cables with 70A croc clips which saves searching for the jump leads.
The wedge lifts OK on it's outriggers but I rebuilt the chassis a few years back, I do add a trolley jack to support the weight of the diff and stop the door gaps opening up too much.
No issues with the BM either.
The only problem is I've not also got a VW T4 and it's too long even with the extension frames so getting that off the ground is a chore !!
The wedge lifts OK on it's outriggers but I rebuilt the chassis a few years back, I do add a trolley jack to support the weight of the diff and stop the door gaps opening up too much.
No issues with the BM either.
The only problem is I've not also got a VW T4 and it's too long even with the extension frames so getting that off the ground is a chore !!
I concur, one of the best things I have bought too. I have used mine for all manner of cars and my Swift Sport is currently up on them in the garage having the clutch replaced.
The Classic Mini and TVR Tasmin needed the ramps to be positioned perpendicular to the vehicle (mini due to length of car and TVR as I wanted to lift off chassis not outrigger), but this is an approved way to use them.
Mine are the 12v 5000SLX and I power them from a big jump pack.
The Classic Mini and TVR Tasmin needed the ramps to be positioned perpendicular to the vehicle (mini due to length of car and TVR as I wanted to lift off chassis not outrigger), but this is an approved way to use them.
Mine are the 12v 5000SLX and I power them from a big jump pack.
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