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      04-09-2018, 08:06 PM   #1
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Picked up a Quickjack...

This makes lifting the car so easy! Sad I didn't pick this up when it came out!
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Thats awsome!

Whats the lifting capacity on it? How much?
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Thats awsome!

Whats the lifting capacity on it? How much?
Was $1490 or so for the 12V 7000lb capacity. Could've lived with 5000lbs, but wanted to use it for the Q7 also. Also got it since a 2post is not practical for my garage.

It's very stable, and the frame and locking bar is beefy.

Caveat: higher capacity = heavier lift frames. These 2 are 100lb each.
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Nice buy! I have one too and it's super handy. Do you worry about the paint on the bottom of the frames getting all scratched up and causing the rest of it to start to come off? One of my coworkers told me before I bought mine that his did that. I keep my frames on cardboard (cut up the boxes they came in) to avoid that.

I've lifted an F85 X5m (5260lbs, plus all the stuff my coworker had in there) with my 5000lb QuickJack model.
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Nice buy! I have one too and it's super handy. Do you worry about the paint on the bottom of the frames getting all scratched up and causing the rest of it to start to come off? One of my coworkers told me before I bought mine that his did that. I keep my frames on cardboard (cut up the boxes they came in) to avoid that.

I've lifted an F85 X5m (5260lbs, plus all the stuff my coworker had in there) with my 5000lb QuickJack model.
Hmm good call on the paint. I just set it up today, but I might stick some thick furniture pads or something on the bottom.

Good to know it's working well! I was surprised at just how much space is available underneath!

Mainly using it for brakes, wheel changes, and washing wheels off the car, but plan to get underneath it for oil changes, also. Might just put up backup jackstands for additional peace of mind
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I want one but not sure where to stow those big things. I have a minimal 2 car garage that houses 2 cars all the time so really tuff to find storage space
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I saw the Quickjack at my local Costco and was debating buying one. I think you've just tipped me over the edge
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I have been looking at these since I do a lot of lifting for track wheels and brakes. Is it possible to fit it in the trunk to bring to the track (5k model) and has anyone tried the 12v option.
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I want one but not sure where to stow those big things. I have a minimal 2 car garage that houses 2 cars all the time so really tuff to find storage space
It's fairly straightforward! The frames can be stored against a wall (or park over them). You'll need a little bit of space for the hydraulic pump (roughly the size of a small 1 gallon air compressor). Check it out in the image below--the frames are no big deal.


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I saw the Quickjack at my local Costco and was debating buying one. I think you've just tipped me over the edge
Do it! No regrets, I look forward to doing a lot of things I wouldn't normally do that would take a whole lot of effort (cleaning wheels off the car, detailing the rocker panels, etc.)


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I have been looking at these since I do a lot of lifting for track wheels and brakes. Is it possible to fit it in the trunk to bring to the track (5k model) and has anyone tried the 12v option.
That's one of the reasons I got the 12V DC power supply, but the 7000lb version seems simply too heavy at 2 frames x 100lb + 1 pump x 30-40lb. Maybe the 5000lb one is light enough? Either way, the frames are fairly long (about a foot short of touching the tires when placed under the car) and might be awkward to get out of the car without scuffing the protector or bumper by yourself--may be a lot more manageable with 2 people. It does work great on a portable car jump starter or the car battery itself, though--tested it both ways.
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Yeah, I don't think you'd be able to travel to the track with wheels and QuickJack's in the M2. You'd have to have the seats folded down to get the frames in and then fitting wheels around would probably be challenging (especially to also secure them safely so wheels or jacks don't move while driving).

If you were trailing the vehicle then they'd be super convenient. As mentioned though, 2 people would make loading and unloading them much easier, at 84lbs for the 5000lbs models I can move them around my garage easily enough but lifting them into a vehicle without scratching or otherwise damaging the paintwork wouldn't be fun.

I went with the 12V so I do have the option of taking them to places without nearby power but that was on the assumption that I'd not be transporting them in the car.
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Might just put up backup jackstands for additional peace of mind
I'm not worried about needing additional jack stands. Typically good safety factors are built into products like these. Quickjack has a video of the 5000lb model holding over 15,000lbs once the mechanical locks are in place (they started by lifting 5300lbs to full rise, engaged the mechanical locks, and then used a fork lift to add more steel bars).

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I want one but not sure where to stow those big things. I have a minimal 2 car garage that houses 2 cars all the time so really tuff to find storage space
I keep the frames on my garage floor (push them together and drive over them so the car straddles them). The hydraulic unit is pretty small.

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Is it possible to fit it in the trunk to bring to the track (5k model) and has anyone tried the 12v option.
I think it'd be pretty tough to put the quickjack in an M2. In my F31 I can fit them in there easily with the rear seats folded, but it comes pretty close to the front seats (1-2in to spare).
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I keep the frames on my garage floor (push them together and drive over them so the car straddles them). The hydraulic unit is pretty small.
Can you shoot me a pic of this? This might be a winner you can send them direct to ehagerty@gmail.com
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Do it! No regrets, I look forward to doing a lot of things I wouldn't normally do that would take a whole lot of effort (cleaning wheels off the car, detailing the rocker panels, etc.)
Alright, you talked me into it....these forums are really a danger to my wallet

Turns out I had to scramble and drive to a physical Costco tonight, as their online store no longer carries them...saved myself $100 shipping!

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Do it! No regrets, I look forward to doing a lot of things I wouldn't normally do that would take a whole lot of effort (cleaning wheels off the car, detailing the rocker panels, etc.)
Alright, you talked me into it....these forums are really a danger to my wallet

Turns out I had to scramble and drive to a physical Costco tonight, as their online store no longer carries them...saved myself $100 shipping!

Lol. Nice savings! My costco didn't carry it
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I also got one of these and store them on boards beneath the wife's SUV. You probably don't have a tighter 2 car garage fit than I do (I have a pic in the M2 Garage pics thread) and it was a great choice because of space constraints.
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Nice pick up.

Is a five gallon air compressor adequate, enough for this kind of jack?
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Nice pick up.

Is a five gallon air compressor adequate, enough for this kind of jack?
It's actually hydraulic. You fill up a tank with ATF and the pump fills/empties the cylinders with the fluid to raise/lower the frames.

EDIT: the air compressor is only required to fill the tiny air tanks that assist in lowering the frames fully...
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Anyone know what the service life is on one of these? Seals, fluid... is this something that is normal maintenance or is it basically lifetime?
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I want one but not sure where to stow those big things. I have a minimal 2 car garage that houses 2 cars all the time so really tuff to find storage space
Best tool I have. Requires no space. You simply lean them against the wall, if you can store a short ladder you can store these.
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Nice pick up.

Is a five gallon air compressor adequate, enough for this kind of jack?
I used my little electric tire pump, just needs a little air once. Anything will work
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Anyone know what the service life is on one of these? Seals, fluid... is this something that is normal maintenance or is it basically lifetime?
They don't provide any instructions on maintenance, I don't see why it would need any preventative.
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