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With all due respect, do some research on the Quick Lift. Part and parcel of the device is a built in solid mechanical locking rod...the support of the car is not reliant on the hydraulics to hold it up in the air. The hydraulics are, actually, released back into the tank when the lift is in it's raised position and held up by the solid mechanical support.
Im seventy. Been under, over and around all kinds of lifting devices in the now 100 year old family business repairing
autos and class 8 trucks since I was old enough to
walk. Was taught early on never trust your life to any lift
with hydraulics. Remember the ancient single post lifts
that telescoped into the floor? They killed more than one mechanic. QJs will obviously lift a car but if you go under it
without solid mechanical support you are a damn fool.
LOL. You should be embarrassed then by this post. 70 years old and trolling about something you have no idea about.
I would never get under this thing without 4 solid jack stands under it. Even the instructions say to put stands under it with the QJ. If you have to do all that, why bother with the QJ in the first place. It's only a substitute for a jack, not a stand. Never get under this thing without more backup, even the instructions tell you that because the QJ people want to avoid law suites for accidental death.
Im seventy. Been under, over and around all kinds of lifting devices in the now 100 year old family business repairing
autos and class 8 trucks since I was old enough to
walk. Was taught early on never trust your life to any lift
with hydraulics. Remember the ancient single post lifts
that telescoped into the floor? They killed more than one mechanic. QJs will obviously lift a car but if you go under it
without solid mechanical support you are a damn fool.
I'm the same age and I spent 45 years in GM dealership service departments and I do remember the in ground single post lifts. I also remember the SAFETY LOCK that automatically slid out when it was raised fully. I also remember the mechanic had to kick the safety lock back in before he could drop the lift. If you look closely at the photo, you can see the safety lock.
I also have a Quick Jack and couldn't be more happier with it.
Having a small garage, I carefully measured how much my '67 moves rearward when I lift my QJ 3500. It's 11". I suspended a second tennis ball on a string from the ceiling, 11" forward of my usual "parking tennis ball," and once it taps the windshield the car's perfectly positioned to where I can close the garage door with the car lifted up.
Having a small garage, I carefully measured how much my '67 moves rearward when I lift my QJ 3500. It's 11". I suspended a second tennis ball on a string from the ceiling, 11" forward of my usual "parking tennis ball," and once it taps the windshield the car's perfectly positioned to where I can close the garage door with the car lifted up.
Thanks for the correction, Louie. I was guesstimating...never noticed it moving that much but then my garage is a bit larger.
I would never get under this thing without 4 solid jack stands under it. Even the instructions say to put stands under it with the QJ. If you have to do all that, why bother with the QJ in the first place. It's only a substitute for a jack, not a stand. Never get under this thing without more backup, even the instructions tell you that because the QJ people want to avoid law suites for accidental death.
Do you own one? Have you read the multiple books on safety that come with it? Either of these things? Then why comment on a useful thread that you have no knowledge about?
My car’s been up for about a month on my 5000TLX mechanically locked, hydraulics unplugged, using double stacked blocks to help clear the sidepipes. Very solid. Wonderful for virtually all jobs I’ll ever want to tackle. I’ll probably use jack stands also when I get under it just to make me feel better for oil changes but really unnecessary. Terrific tool for “many” jobs and virtually all my C2 jobs. Larry
I have been considering buying the 5000TL and after reading all the positive reviews from you guys I’m going to pull the trigger, they will be on sale 10-30th $1400 from QJ
Have any of you QJ owners (or anyone you know) had an issue with the QJ that was covered by the warranty ?
Not really a warranty issue but mine was missing a piece... a fitting on one of the air cylinders if I remember correctly.. which QJ promptly sent. So in that one instance their customer service was excellent.
I have been considering buying the 5000TL and after reading all the positive reviews from you guys I’m going to pull the trigger, they will be on sale 10-30th $1400 from QJ
Get the TLX.
I retract the TLX recommendation. After lowering the label says 5000TL. I must have called and learned the TLX wouldn’t work. Dunno.
Last edited by Lotsacubes; 10-21-2023 at 10:52 AM.
Is that what you're using? I believe with our short wheelbase Corvettes, the TLX may be a bit too long. Quote from their website:
Each portable car lift model we make serves a different purpose. A TL model is still the more appropriate choice for most vehicles. The 5000TL, for instance, has a max lift point spread of 60". The TLX models are better for longer wheelbases, with a max lift point spread of 66".
Yes. Love it. Rock solid. Sitting on my little, roll around stool it's been a perfect height for brake, wheel and eventually, oil/lube. In all my recent work, no hint of the car moving side to side or feeling flimsy. Regarding the length.... I didn't know there was a difference in length. That explains why it took 2-3 first lifts to position between the tires adequately. I just thot that was standard learning curve. Doubling the blocks provided additional height to clear the side pipes in front. Before I slide the QJs out I'm going to measure tire contact to front of QJ so next time I don't have to experiment for locating. Maybe tonight or tomorrow I'll post in the air. Absolutely wouldn't do any different for a C2. Larry
Is that what you're using? I believe with our short wheelbase Corvettes, the TLX may be a bit too long. Quote from their website:
Each portable car lift model we make serves a different purpose. A TL model is still the more appropriate choice for most vehicles. The 5000TL, for instance, has a max lift point spread of 60". The TLX models are better for longer wheelbases, with a max lift point spread of 66".
Leif, I stand corrected. Lowered mine and checked. I have the TL not the TLX. I wanted the TLX but I must have been told when ordering it wouldn’t work. Been a while.
10-13-2023, 11:39 PM
