QUICKJACK lift for a 911 (or 914)!

[ovilla]

Just thought you guys/gals might enjoy checking out a new type of car lift that I've been testing. It's a portable lift that you can easily take with to the track or use at home. Anyway, those are my 914's in the pics.

What I've been testing (QUICKJACK by Ranger Products)! - The Garage Journal Board

[JJ 911SC]

Post Pics? No I don't want to register on another site to see them.

[GLASEM]

Concur.........................don't want to register to another site to see the pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ubii_911]

The link below, provides a full description of the product, as well as photos and a video.

Racecar Pit Lift Jacking System - QuickJack

[GLASEM]

Without having to fill out the form..............cost?.............$$$$$$$

[Jnikic]

Looks like its right about $1k - not so bad ...

Ranger 5175185 3,500 Lb. Capacity QuickJack™

Anyone with real world experience?

[Algernon]

How do you avoid getting hydraulic oil everywhere when taking it apart?

[Elombard]

$1000? That does not look like $1000 worth of kit. I wonder if harbor freight will do a version for $250 that lasts 48 months :-) I wonder what is patentable? It looks very simple, in fact I am suprised it has not been done before.....I want one!

[GLASEM]

When compared to a 6000# scissor lift from Harbor (China) Freight..........for around $1600.................seems a little costly.......................but the scissor lift is not portable

[175K911]

I actually like the idea. But my concern is the 3500# load rating. For a lot of cars that leaves no margin for error. Great for a 2400# track car but not any current model Porsche.

[Elombard]

I have not read all of the info but how does it deal with slightly un-even surfaces? I assume the control box keeps it level side to side?

[timmy2]

17" lifting height. Won't be using it to drop the engine....

[KTL]

Originally Posted by Algernon

How do you avoid getting hydraulic oil everywhere when taking it apart?

Take a look at picture #5 in the bestbuyauto link Ranger 5175185 3,500 Lb. Capacity QuickJack™ They're called quick-connects. Similar to Staubli style connectors used in racing. Pretty trick stuff and perfect application for these connectors.

Ranger makes quality stuff. I think it's a good value. Plus it beats the heck out of the scissor lifts that weigh 12 bazillion pounds like the aforementioned Harbor Freight rig. I would love to have one of these in the garage for basic service on the racecar. Stows away nicely in the corner of the garage when not in use.

[ovilla]

The QuickJack can lift pretty much any Porsche except the Cayenne and the Panamera, since their curb weight exceeds 3,500 pounds. You'll want to wait until next year and then get the 5K capacity QuickJack so you can lift those too,

To answer the other question you definitely want to be on an even surface (that's safer anyway). It's fine if its slightly sloped too. The QuickJack does ensure that both ramps lift and lower at the same time.

[TimT]

17" lifting height. Won't be using it to drop the engine....

Why not?

You would just have to raise and lower in stages, install blocking/jack stands as needed etc.

I could easily see raising the car, placing a dolly below the engine..

Disconnect everything attached to the engine/tranny...

Lower car onto dolly

Then raise the car.... engine stays on dolly.. then jack stands, raise lower car enough to pull dolly from beneath etc...

wash/rinse/repeat.....

I bet it could be done with few cycles..

This past summer we jacked up a railroad bridge 1.5 feet that weighed around 500 ton using jacks that only had 1 in stroke...

[ovilla]

Algernon - I can assure you that the quick disconnects don't leak a drop when you disconnect them. However, if you take your time and go really slow when reconnecting them, like a friend of mine did, then yes you will leak a little fluid. The trick is to connect and disconnect them quickly so that the internal parts don't get to stay in a partially open state for too long. Also these are amazingly easy to connect and disconnect - much easier than air lines.

Finally keep in mind that you're never going to be disconnecting the lines while there is pressure in them. You only want to disconnect the lines after you have the QuickJack fully collapsed.

[Busta Rib]

Interesting product and could be compelling for the DIYer. Thanks for sharing.

[dan88911]

+1

[Mr.Alex]

Certainly easier than getting liftbars in place, which is what I currently use to get my car in the air. Perhaps one day on sale...

[175K911]

Originally Posted by ovilla

The QuickJack can lift pretty much any Porsche except the Cayenne and the Panamera, since their curb weight exceeds 3,500 pounds. You'll want to wait until next year and then get the 5K capacity QuickJack so you can lift those too,

To answer the other question you definitely want to be on an even surface (that's safer anyway). It's fine if its slightly sloped too. The QuickJack does ensure that both ramps lift and lower at the same time.

5k would be ideal. A 997 4S is 3500 lb so no margin for error like a full tank of fuel.

I do like it though. Wonder if the hydraulic lines are tough enough to drive over. I need to check the specs to see if the collapsed height is listed. Would be cool to leave it on the floor in the garage, push the pieces inboard far enough to back out of the garage and not have to pull them out and store off to the side. Pull the car back in, reach under and pull the lift pieces back out into place.

Do you have one of these in Plainfield? KTL and I may need to come check it out.