QuickJack portable lift - Anybody have or use one?
 

Checking out the QuickJack portable lift for my garage. I've considered two posts, four posts, and scissor lifts but have never pulled the trigger b/c of so many disadvantages for my particular setup. This seems to be a great solution, easy to store, gets the car high enough for most jobs with no need to re-route my garage door or worry about hitting the ceiling.

Link: QuickJack- Portable Car Lift- EZ Portable Car Lift - Ranger Products

Anyone have experience with one? Any good? Any thoughts??

http://www.bendpak.com/QuickJack_Pit...ar_Package.jpg

I too am interested in "real world experience" with this.

Home lift..........
 

I have a "MaxJax" two post lift in my shop. Maximum lift is about 4 1/2 feet. Also, the system is designed to be "storable" with small roller wheels on the posts and the hydraulics contained on a small roll around cart. The posts bolt to a concrete floor using 5 large anchors on each side that are torqued to 75 ftlbs each. When done using it, simply disconnect two hydraulic hoses using the quick disconnects, roll up the hoses on the cart and unbolt the uprights. The uprights can then be rolled to the wall to be out of the way until needed the next time. It takes about 10 or 15 minutes to set it all up. Maximum lift weight is 6,000 lbs. So far it has worked perfectly! Cost was about $2k.

I am also looking at the EZCarLift. My concern with the Quickjack is that it may not be as stable for working under the car.

I looked at many different options. I ended up with a scissor lift. It too was designed to be portable but I ended up putting mine in a shallow pit that puts the top of it just below the floor.

The challenge for my scissor lift is it was too tall for my 911 to fit over without 2x12 boards on the floor for the wheels.

I did not go with the quickjack type because to do suspension or brake work is a pain. The scissor lift was the best option for my needs but your might be different.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1432903069.jpg

I can change the transmission oil with ease. It will go higher than this. I can get the roof of the car to be very close to the garage door opener. As close as I am willing to go. :eek:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1432903439.jpg

This shows where I mounted my pump. For me it is the perfect setup.

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I keep a piece of plywood over the pit when it is not in use. That makes a very handy table for other projects.

Edit: My lift is a Bendpak MD-6XP

Good luck with your quest to find the perfect floor lift!

Copycat!

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Will this type of lift work for other vehicles?
I don't think I want to lift my Ford Ranger by the floor?

Can someone please post some pictures of where the scissor lift contacts the body?

Thanks
Neil

Yep. I use it on my El Camino all the time.

Here is a discussion about the product
GRM quickjack/quickjoke

Thanks Tobra, I am leaning towards the EZCarLift which appears to be better made and more stable for mechanical work. It also lifts higher (26") The QuickJack seems good for quick wheel changes and light detailing work, but may not be very stable for doing things like torqueing suspension bolts, or anything that jiggles the car. Unfortunately it's about twice the price but probably worth it.

Widebody your setup looks great w/ the in-floor scissor lift. My deal is that both my Dad and I restore cars so we often share tools and move them between our two garages, so I like the portability factor. If that weren't a must then I'd do exactly what you did as the unit would be stored 100% out of the way when not in use!!

I want. Now, how to convince the wife that I need...

You can see the frame of the Bendpak is far more substantial.
Both pistons act against the same frame so if one piston fails the second continues the same work.
No chance of one piston failing and the car toppling over.
The Bendpak frame has a wide single footprint so there is also no tipping over sideways without effort.

I don't see any mechanical safety catches on either, but I'm sure they are there.