Quickjack quick review and Questions

NY65912 · 04-09-2018, 03:10 PM

Put my QJ 5000 together on Saturday. The set up was Quite easy. It took time to get it set correctly in relation to the car but it was clear after some trial and error.

For my use in a 1 car garage with very limited headroom I think the QJ is the best choice.

The car lifted easily and was Quite stable. I would have no problem removing the rear bumper to do an engine drop,

Now the Question,

Have any users removed the hoses and hydraulic pump unit while the car was in the high position? There are times that I would like to leave her in the air for a few days to a month.

Cheers

Dmitry at Pelican Parts · 04-09-2018, 03:31 PM

Thanks for the positive review Mike; we've also heard pretty much nothing but good things about it. As far as leaving the car suspended for days, weeks, etc...at a time, there's no issue there. There was a thread where a user left it on there for a couple of months, I'll see if I can find it for you.

NY65912 · 04-09-2018, 03:35 PM

Thanks D.

The lines were removed? If so that would be terrific!

Oh, BTW. It was very convienient that Pelican included 3 qts of trans fluid fot the QJ!

Thanks!

tirwin · tirwin's Garage

Mike,

My car has been up on the QJ since November with the hoses disconnected. That is perfectly normal operation — as long as the QJ is in one of the two lock positions. In fact, I believe it is safer to operate this way. What if something fell on the control while you’re under it? I remember reading a story about a guy who almost died under a scissor lift because he accidentally kicked the control unit while under the car and it started coming down with him trapped underneath! Having the hoses disconnected is an additional safety mechanism.

Never leave a car raised on just the hydraulics alone and certainly never get under any vehicle that is just relying on hydraulics alone. (That may be obvious but it never hurts to repeat when personal safety is involved).

MrBonus · 04-10-2018, 02:06 AM

Thanks for the review! Did you get the SLX or the EXT?

NY65912 · 04-10-2018, 02:32 AM

I reasoned that it should be good in the locked position, but in the manual I read that one should not disconnect the lines under pressure.

This will make life a ton easier and the QJ more useful.

MrBonus, it was the SLX

As always, thanks!

MrBonus · 04-10-2018, 04:01 AM

Awesome, just ordered the 5000SLX with the 110V power. Did you QJ owners order any additional blocks or the like? Do our 911s need them?

GenX Porsche · GenX Porsche's Garage

Another quick jack owner that has had his car up since October... I still have the lines attach but the unit unplugged from the wall, it would probably be safer to unplug them as to not have lines strewn across the garage. I ordered these, DEDC Jack Pad Universal Slotted Frame Rubber Jack Pad Medium Size 2 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQD0YXO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_GClZAbC100HQX, to complement the pads included. They are perfect for lifting on the pinch welds.

NY65912 · 04-10-2018, 05:11 AM

Didn't order anything more than the blocks that are furnished. Probably will use the pics with the crosses on top of the large blocks. You have to be careful of the A/C lines. I moved the right rear line a little to clear.

Cheers

billh1963 · billh1963's Garage

I've had a 996 supported on one since September of last year. Unplugged but hoses connected. Mechanical locks engaged, of course.

Its a very stable platform

tirwin · tirwin's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by NY65912

I reasoned that it should be good in the locked position, but in the manual I read that one should not disconnect the lines under pressure.

This will make life a ton easier and the QJ more useful.

MrBonus, it was the SLX

As always, thanks!

Hmmm... well now you have me thinking. This could be a matter of interpretation.

I had assumed that what they meant was to never disconnect the lines under pressure alone — meaning never disconnect when the lines aren’t supported on one of the safety positions.

But maybe I am wrong and have been doing it wrong.

In my head the vehicle is resting on steel and not hydraulics. Maybe the reason is introducing air into the system? I can’t think of any other reason.

I would rather disconnect the hydraulic lines because they are a tripping hazard around the garage.

Maybe we should call QJ support and ask.

Ctopher · Ctopher's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by tirwin

Maybe we should call QJ support and ask.

Or Google is your friend.

Can the power unit and hoses be disconnected after lift is raised and locked? : QuickJack Support

Question
Can the power unit and hoses be disconnected after lift is raised and locked?
Modified on: Tue, Dec 20, 2016 at 11:16 AM

Answer
Once the lift is raised and firmly positioned onto both safety lock bars, the hoses could then be disconnected and stowed.

Found this a while back when I setup mine up this fall. Been doing it from day one.

NY65912 · 04-10-2018, 10:57 AM

I did do a search. Apparently not that well.

Thanks very much.

azhodge · azhodge's Garage

once raised and locks installed you are supposed to lower the jack for a couple of seconds to drop the pressure in the lines. makes a big difference when removing the couplers... this also goes for when you are finished using it.....this is from qj...