Quick Jack for Bigger Projects?

[Swoboda]

I've seen posts about the Quick Jack and it's clear it's a good tool for track days, tire/brake work, and fluid changes. What about bigger projects?

Has anyone used one for bigger projects?

I know it's not a lift for engine drops, etc. I'm curious how much true work on a car anyone has done using a Quick Jack.

I have a one car garage, and a Quick Jack may be a great tool for me.

Thanks.

LS

[timchar]

I've got the 5000, I honestly have mixed emotions about it. I have 1 1/2 car garage with a low ceiling so any other lift wasn't viable. I noticed that rolling around under the car the quick jack is more in the way than jack stands. I'm not a track guy but I'm sure they would be great for the track.
In my opinion: Benefits- in a small garage it can be tough to jack car up to put on 4 jack stands, its quick, sturdy and safe, it's under the car so you can walk around car without tripping over jack stands.
Negatives- doesn't lift very high, no place to store in small garage, they are fairly heavy to move.
As I said earlier, they are somewhat in the way when under the car.
At this point, I'm not convinced, it's truly beneficial to me.
Tim

[Bucketlist]

Originally Posted by timchar

I've got the 5000, I honestly have mixed emotions about it. I have 1 1/2 car garage with a low ceiling so any other lift wasn't viable. I noticed that rolling around under the car the quick jack is more in the way than jack stands. I'm not a track guy but I'm sure they would age be great for the track.
In my opinion: Benefits- in a small garage it can be tough to jack car up to put on 4 jack stands, its quick, sturdy and safe, it's under the car so you can walk around car without tripping over jack stands.
Negatives- doesn't lift very high, no place to store in small garage, they are fairly heavy to move.
As I said earlier, they are somewhat in the way when under the car.
At this point, I'm not convinced, it's truly beneficial to me.
Tim

I agree with every word you say, I have a 2 car garage with the Porsche and 2 BMWs taking up the space. I fought with the lift/quickjack ideas for a long time then realized that I may have the best compromise already. I bought https://raceramps.com/ several years ago and sometimes I actually forget to use them. I complain that I don't have a lift. These are light and hang on the wall. I have used them on all of my cars and even my pickup to change oil or fix anything on the bottom side. No, I can't lift the wheels or both ends at the same time but like I say it is a compromise .
I may have to snap better pictures.

[PCA7GGR]

I've got the QuickJack, a pair of JackPoint stands and a pair of ramps. But there are times I wish I had a lift so I could stand under the car. My 66 year old back has a limited tolerance for being bent by or lying under the car.

[stevej37]

LS...What's your ceiling height?

[ap997s]

I bought a Quick Jack recently. I find it fairly easy to set up. Granted it's heavy to move around and not convenient to store. I stack them (one on the other) on the side of my garage when not in use. I like the fact that you can get all four wheels off the ground simultaneously for track wheel changes, brake jobs, etc etc.

I found that oil/filter changes in my 981S were a PITA using jack stands because the filter is located in a tough place. The Quick Jack gets the car up high enough to make that job much easier.

The Quick Jack was a perfect solution in my case due to the low ceiling in my garage and I just got tired of dragging around jacks and jack stands. I even sold my pair of Jack Points recently since the Quick Jack solution works so well for me.

And no I didn't get paid for this endorsement.

[Manda Racing]

After buying a massive mid-lift scissor lift that gets front bumper to 48"-- I'm still in market for the lightest quick jack. Seems like one doesn't do the job of the other.

[Luccia at Pelican Parts]

Originally Posted by ap997s

I bought a Quick Jack recently. I find it fairly easy to set up. Granted it's heavy to move around and not convenient to store. I stack them (one on the other) on the side of my garage when not in use. I like the fact that you can get all four wheels off the ground simultaneously for track wheel changes, brake jobs, etc etc.

I found that oil/filter changes in my 981S were a PITA using jack stands because the filter is located in a tough place. The Quick Jack gets the car up high enough to make that job much easier.

The Quick Jack was a perfect solution in my case due to the low ceiling in my garage and I just got tired of dragging around jacks and jack stands. I even sold my pair of Jack Points recently since the Quick Jack solution works so well for me.

And no I didn't get paid for this endorsement.

+1 to how it is a great solution for those that have a tight space and low ceiling to work with. It's also MOBILE. You can take it with you to the track or to a friends that may be in need. I've seen individuals do clutch jobs, brake jobs, exhaust drops, etc. I'd also like to point out that this jack in the image isn't utilizing the SUV adapters, which you can get additional height from to gain even more room to get under your vehicle - as you can see from the image below:

Lots more info in our QJ thread: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/905491-free-ground-shipping-purchase-quickjack-lift-plus-free-atf.html



Also, for those with a very low clearance, you can utilize race ramps to give you more so that you can get the QJ unit under your vehicle to raise it. I've run into a few individuals with very low vehicle clearance that needed to utilize this type of set up.

Race Ramps - PelicanParts.com

If anyone has any questions about any of the QJ units we sell please don't hesitate to let me know.

[Swoboda]

Originally Posted by stevej37

LS...What's your ceiling height?

The maximum height in the garage can't be more than 7 feet.

I can use a lift on the pad outside of my garage, though.

[Sboxin]

See this thread . . . ours is #30 and #32 Engine drop in 911 . . .

QUICKJACK lift for a 911 (or 914)!

Regards,
Edit: We used the rubber blocks provided by QJ to lift to the correct height for the engine drop

[ap997s]

Originally Posted by Luccia at Pelican Parts

+1 to how it is a great solution for those that have a tight space and low ceiling to work with. It's also MOBILE. You can take it with you to the track or to a friends that may be in need. I've seen individuals do clutch jobs, brake jobs, exhaust drops, etc. I'd also like to point out that this jack in the image isn't utilizing the SUV adapters, which you can get additional height from to gain even more room to get under your vehicle - as you can see from the image below:

Lots more info in our QJ thread: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/905491-free-ground-shipping-purchase-quickjack-lift-plus-free-atf.html



Also, for those with a very low clearance, you can utilize race ramps to give you more so that you can get the QJ unit under your vehicle to raise it. I've run into a few individuals with very low vehicle clearance that needed to utilize this type of set up.

Race Ramps - PelicanParts.com

If anyone has any questions about any of the QJ units we sell please don't hesitate to let me know.

Do those 'SUV Adaptors' fit the 3500 lb Quick Jack? The down side is you need to get the car up high enough (i.e. race ramps or jack stands) so the Quick Jack w/ the adaptors will fit under the car.

[Luccia at Pelican Parts]

Originally Posted by Sboxin

See this thread . . . ours is #30 and #32 Engine drop in 911 . . .

QUICKJACK lift for a 911 (or 914)!

Regards,

Thank you for sharing this! You even did it, as it looks from the images, without the SUV adapters. Great info.

Originally Posted by ap997s

Do those 'SUV Adaptors' fit the 3500 lb Quick Jack? The down side is you need to get the car up high enough (i.e. race ramps or jack stands) so the Quick Jack w/ the adaptors will fit under the car.

Unfortunately, the SUV adapters fit the 5000 and 7000 units only.

SUV & Light Truck Adapter Set / Fits BL-5000 & BL-7000 Series - PelicanParts.com

Yes, that is a downside, for vehicles that are not SUV's. For non-SUV vehicles that are wanting to utilize the additional height would only need to utilize this type of set up (race ramps, jack stands, etc) when you truly need the additional height. i.e. for jobs like engine drops, which looks is actually feasible from the post above. They even did it without the SUV adapters. The adapters are great for those that feel the QJ doesn't give them enough height to move around under the vehicle. For the small projects you wouldn't need to utilize that type of set up. At least there is another option to give you additional height/room if you want it.

[Plays with cars]

I bought my QuickJack about a year ago and use it for everything. Most of the time the things that need working on are at one end of the car or the other so I rarely find the QJ to be in the way. I've also found that the first lock point (the lowest one) is a great height for working on the top side of the car. I'm 6'4" so without this everything requires a lot of bending over to work on it.

They are awkward and heavy to move around, especially in a small garage. I usually end up storing them under one of the 'occasional' cars to keep them out of the way. The power unit stores easily along the side of the garage. I haven't invested much time yet, but I suspect that there might be a simple wall rack that could be built to store them flat on the wall and out of the way; could also be a great way to store them in an enclosed trailer for taking to the track.

I have the 5000XL series and it has worked well for a 914, long hood 911, M3, Mini, and X5 (some creativity required on the X5 because the QJ isnt long enough to reach both sets of lift points)