The Quickjack is here! The Quickjack is here!

K9Leader · 03-09-2018, 06:56 PM

The Quickjack is here! The Quickjack is here! It's like Christmas in March! It's not a full-height lift but it is compact and portable and will get the cars up high enough for 90% of anything that needs to be done. It will be used and stored on the Corvette's side of the garage, so the 'Vette will have to be awakened from its winter slumber to be pulled out of the garage so the QJ can be put into place.

Unboxed and ready for set up . . . tomorrow, though, because it's too cold in the garage tonight. But tomorrow, new brakes for the E91 . . .

CarFan · 03-09-2018, 07:45 PM

What does the quick jack cost?

Bingobimmer · 03-09-2018, 07:54 PM

Pic of quickjack in use?

K9Leader · 03-09-2018, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CarFan

What does the quick jack cost?

The 5000SLX is $1340 but there is often a $100 promotion on, so $1240.

K9Leader · 03-09-2018, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bingobimmer

Pic of quickjack in use?

None of mine yet - I just unboxed it today and won't fire it up until tomorrow. There are lots of pics and videos online - Google is your friend.

Bingobimmer · 03-09-2018, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by K9Leader

None of mine yet - I just unboxed it today and won't fire it up until tomorrow. There are lots of pics and videos online - Google is your friend.

Googled... many pics of corvettes. Looks very useful.

ATLIEN · 03-09-2018, 09:07 PM

Congratulations

Phyrexia · 03-09-2018, 11:17 PM

Yesss!

K9Leader · 03-10-2018, 06:05 PM

Okay, got it set up and did some liftin' on the E91. Pic below.

The big news is that my Corvette does clear it (easily) so I will be able to store it right in place and just park the 'Vette over it. I will try lifting the Corvette tomorrow - hoping I will be able to get it under the lift points without having to drive it onto 2x10 lifters.

n2siast · 03-11-2018, 05:55 AM

Been contemplating one of these myself, looks a bit short for the e91, so it may be too short for an Explorer we have the family.

Also, is that the highest you can safely lift it?

Socket · 03-11-2018, 09:21 AM

what happens if your compressor loses pressure?

Emilime75 · 03-11-2018, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Socket

what happens if your compressor loses pressure?

Nothing, there's a steel arm that acts as a wedge to lock the lift in place. Once lifted and "wedged", it no longer relies on the rams to keep it lifted.

K9Leader · 03-11-2018, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by n2siast

Been contemplating one of these myself, looks a bit short for the e91, so it may be too short for an Explorer we have the family.

Also, is that the highest you can safely lift it?

It is fine for the E91 - the lift blocks are on the lift points and nowhere near the limits - it does work for a wide variety of cars. There are several sizes/weight limits to choose from and there are also extensions.

No, that is the lowest setting. It has a higher setting that gives a rise of 21 inches.

K9Leader · 03-11-2018, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Emilime75

Nothing, there's a steel arm that acts as a wedge to lock the lift in place. Once lifted and "wedged", it no longer relies on the rams to keep it lifted.

It lifts with hydraulics (AT fluid) which means you can disconnect the hydraulic hoses to get them out of the way while you work. They have quick connect fittings so off and on is quick and easy.

labrador · 03-11-2018, 04:36 PM

Looks real nice. I did a quick search and looks like they might have some teething pains in production, QC as well as customer service.

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/fo...e/91630/page1/

Emilime75 · 03-11-2018, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by K9Leader

It lifts with hydraulics (AT fluid) which means you can disconnect the hydraulic hoses to get them out of the way while you work. They have quick connect fittings so off and on is quick and easy.

Right, my point was that with the steel safety wedge, one isn't relying on any rams(hydraulic or pneumatic) to keep the weight of the vehicle lifted and it can't come down in case of a leak.

K9Leader · 03-11-2018, 07:48 PM

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Looks real nice. I did a quick search and looks like they might have some teething pains in production, QC as well as customer service.

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/fo...e/91630/page1/

That complaint is four years old and it is unclear who the supplier was - Quickjack sells direct but also through other vendors.

I have no complaints - I ordered direct from Quickjack, it arrived a week after I ordered it, shipping was free and I was able to use a $100 off promo code. It arrived in good shape, nothing was missing, instructions were thorough and complete, and there are video instructions online.

I spent today lifting and lowering my E91 and my Corvette. Did a complete inspection of the brakes on the E91 - rears are good. Fronts would be good except that the left front outer pad has a crack and the rotor is grooved/ridged so the fronts are going to have to be done.

tlow98 · 03-12-2018, 12:59 AM

These are pretty sweet. nice pics

nerovega · 03-12-2018, 02:28 PM

This is on my 2018 "every holiday combined into one gift" list

labrador · 03-12-2018, 05:24 PM

There was a 1-star Google review posted about 2 weeks ago. The customer received two different sized platforms. Are these Chinese sell-throughs? Great if it works for people, but I will keep an eye on the reviews of Quickjack.

I was looking at the MaxJax, but that will not fit in my garage.
https://www.maxjaxusa.com/

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Originally Posted by K9Leader

That complaint is four years old and it is unclear who the supplier was - Quickjack sells direct but also through other vendors.

I have no complaints - I ordered direct from Quickjack, it arrived a week after I ordered it, shipping was free and I was able to use a $100 off promo code. It arrived in good shape, nothing was missing, instructions were thorough and complete, and there are video instructions online.

Phyrexia · 03-12-2018, 06:42 PM

Well, that's clearly a shipping error, regardless of whether it was drop shipped from QJ or shipped from a vendor, and no reason to give a product a 1 star rating at any rate.

I've heard nothing but positive reviews from those who have actually shelled out the cash. If you have the space, it might be worthwhile to spend another $800 or $1000 on a two-post, but the QJ seems to work very well in a lot of scenarios.

EB89 · 03-12-2018, 08:54 PM

This thing is cool, 2k AUD for one the would work with an E9X isnt bad at all.

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K9Leader Captain 1055 Rep 783 Posts Drives: 2010 328ix E91, 2011 128i E82 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Delaware iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 128i [10.00] 2010 BMW 328i [10.00]	Okay, got it set up and did some liftin' on the E91. Pic below. The big news is that my Corvette does clear it (easily) so I will be able to store it right in place and just park the 'Vette over it. I will try lifting the Corvette tomorrow - hoping I will be able to get it under the lift points without having to drive it onto 2x10 lifters. Attached Images
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