Tiki bar jim
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Anyone in A Body land have any opinions on the Quick Jack lifts?
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Quick Jack Lift
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HemiSSDart
Dartus Interuptus
I have a Kwik-lift, pretty sure it is different than what you are talking about...
Tiki bar jim
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Quick Jack is hydraulic, thanks for your input.
Photo or a link please.
Is that the one you put a floor jack under?
Just my opinion, but that looks cheaply built.
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7000TLX
7000TLX is a 7,000-lb. capacity, extended-length truck lift that's specially made for raising heavy-duty powerhouses. Its 66" lift point reach is ideal for long-wheelbase vehicles, trucks and SUVs. It even fits under most sports cars and sedans. 7,000 Capacity (lbs) 24.5" Lifting Height...
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junkyardhero
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my buddy has a set that i've used for quickie tire change and brake/suspension work on newer cars. basically puts it at the same height as big jackstands.
it's fine for what it is and i could see some advantage if you were making a lot of tire or suspension changes or adjustments and needed the car up in the air a bunch.
it's fine for what it is and i could see some advantage if you were making a lot of tire or suspension changes or adjustments and needed the car up in the air a bunch.
NoCar340
The Original Partstitute
We used something similar when we replaced the floors, LF frame rail and did the spring relocation in my '69 Valiant. The one we used was a one-piece unit with adjustable, though, anchored to the floor so it was more stable than two individual movable parts.
With a creeper seat, it was a really good work height, but we still spent some time on creepers or the floor itself.
With a creeper seat, it was a really good work height, but we still spent some time on creepers or the floor itself.
Divenut
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Love mine.
Professor Fate
Push the button, Max...
Doesn't look like it actually leaves you much room to work under the vehicle, either.Just my opinion, but that looks cheaply built.
7000TLX
7000TLX is a 7,000-lb. capacity, extended-length truck lift that's specially made for raising heavy-duty powerhouses. Its 66" lift point reach is ideal for long-wheelbase vehicles, trucks and SUVs. It even fits under most sports cars and sedans. 7,000 Capacity (lbs) 24.5" Lifting Height...
HemiSSDart
Dartus Interuptus
I looked at those just now. They've halted production because of steel prices. But, they are only rated for 5K pounds. That wouldn't get my truck. Dangit.
Tiki bar jim
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I could see where that one would be a necessity for newer cars as they are so low to the ground.
If I had the ceiling height, I would buy a mid lift. It jacks it up high enough you can stand up and do wheel and brake work.
I like this design. If it had a higher capacity, I might have to save up and get one. It would be great for alignments.
Beams
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My local Craigslist has a couple for about $1500. I’ve been eyeing them for a while but haven’t worked up the courage (dough). I figure I’d rather spend the imaginary money on car parts.
I bought one through Amazon about 2 years ago for my Dart. I have used it more than a few times. It is actually on there right now and has been for a few weeks. Really like it and have had no issues.
My two cents...
My worry would be accidentally pushing the car to the side and it falling over.
My worry would be accidentally pushing the car to the side and it falling over.
I've never understood how low life jacks are useful enough to warrant the expense and space. It must be a pain to get the car centered on them. By the time you do that you could have slipped a floor jack underneath and got one end in the air and started working. I've got a 4 post lift and still use a floor jack under each corner to do tire swaps.
I had the 7000TLX for a couple of years. Only used it 3-4 times. Worked great but was a pain in the *** (and extremely heavy) to set up and use, then take down and put away when done. I often found it much quicker and easier to use a floor jack and jack stands.
I don't know man. Somethin about that thing looks rickedy to me. Almost like toothpicks. Is it really sturdy when a car's on it?
Daves69
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Quick? Ummm.........nope.
It's secure when setup right.
Actually, it's a bit tight but I can still use a creeper under mine.
You can turn these sideways if needed.
For grins I tried to lift my Ram with it. I wasn't tall enough to get the rears off the drive........
I wonder if you could use some 4 x 4 blocks?
I had one for a while till I got my 4-post lift. I liked it well enough, but I agree with a lot of the other comments. It is very heavy to maneuver into place, and the lift on it was about 22" IIRC. Plenty or room to get all four wheels off the ground or work under it on a creeper. It is quite stable, I had no concern with them tipping over. I'd never vote for one over a lift, but it's a viable option if you are space limited or working in a rental garage where portability is important.
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