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OP. Too bad you're not closer to me, I'd have a great deal for you. I'm selling mine because I'm 81 and can't lift it off the wall very easily. Anyway, it's a great jack and you'll love it.
This getting old crap is for the birds. LOL
Dave
Man, ain’t that the truth. 😩 I have a similar concern about the wall mount. I’m nearly 74 and have a lot of difficulty getting up off a floor now. Would definitely need to add a creeper to lay on while rolling underneath to do an oil change. Won’t be using it to do any major mechanical work. Not capable of that anymore. Would also be nice to get the car up a foot or two to clean the wheels or detail the lower sections of each side of the car.
Another maybe dumb question. Does each side lift the same (ie in sync with each other) with one touch of a button, or is each side individually controlled?
They are both controlled as one with the single handset. They do lift in sync as long as you have bled the system correctly during the initial setup. They are out of sync while you bleed the system then gradually come into line as you repeat the bleed process. It's the air in the lines that makes each side a little jumpy, but once they are bled, you are good to go from then on.
Love the ingenuity never thought of using L brackets that's smart. Can I ask where you got them or did you make them. I have zip ties but they move and break all the time. Looking for permamat solution. Were you able to use the brackets on the front and back?
Hello,
Yes, someone here did the wire tie adaptation a while back. I just fiddled and bent some steel made 4 brackets, drilled a 5/8 " hole through them attached heavy duty wheels and ran the rod through the brackets and through the QJ frame. No weight other than the jack is put onto the wheels as it goes up. Yes, the same process was used on both ends.
Another maybe dumb question. Does each side lift the same (ie in sync with each other) with one touch of a button, or is each side individually controlled?
Push the button on the controller. The sides are in sync with each other. If they’re not, it usually means you need to run through the bleed procedure again.
Another maybe dumb question. Does each side lift the same (ie in sync with each other) with one touch of a button, or is each side individually controlled?
Also, be aware of the QJ’s lateral movement. As the QJ rises, the vehicle will move forward or backward, depending on how it is oriented on the QJ.
For example, in Vette Ski’s 2nd picture, his Vette will move backwards from the original starting point while on the ground. With 96GS#007’s pics, his Vette moves forward. I’m guessing this lateral movement is about 1 foot. I believe the actual movement is stated in some of the videos.
Anyway, The Quick Jack will move in the direction of the hydraulic rams. Again, refer to the pictures.
Also, be aware of the QJ’s lateral movement. As the QJ rises, the vehicle will move forward or backward, depending on how it is oriented on the QJ.
For example, in Vette Ski’s 2nd picture, his Vette will move backwards from the original starting point while on the ground. With 96GS#007’s pics, his Vette moves forward. I’m guessing this lateral movement is about 1 foot. I believe the actual movement is stated in some of the videos.
Anyway, The Quick Jack will move in the direction of the hydraulic rams. Again, refer to the pictures.
Mr. Watkins is correct. The vehicle does not raise straight up. It raises backwards and lowers forward !
Rich
I've had one for a few years and they are great but are heavy. I added ball casters that screw into the legs and I leave them under my car when it is parked. I just push them together and never have to life them. If your floor is not really smooth they are a bear to move around. With the ball rollers, they move with one finger.I ordered a 10 mm tap along with the required bit from
Amazon as well as the screw-in rollers. I checked with a metal company and they said that if the rollers are screwed in the original strength is about 85% so at 5,000 lbs it is not an issue. I have had no issues for three years. They are firm and not tied on or out on the edges where they hit everything and some of the casters have to be swiviled to get them to move. These don't and move instantly in any direction. They only touch the floor when fully down.
ball rollers.
Once you get the car lofted up, is there any danger that a forceful sideway blow to the car body will cause them to fall over?
When I was yanking the axle out of the differential on mine, it was all 180lbs of me giving sharp pulls to finally pop the axle past the clip that holds it in place. The car didn't so much as budge.
I'd say if a side blow is hard enough to knock the car over, it probably means someone ran into it with another car....in which case there are bigger issues.
I love mine also. I use it for just about anything that requires the car to in the air given my car is so low. Makes oil changes a breeze. I have a Racedeck tile floor which is basically plastic. They slide on the floor pretty easily which makes it simple to get them into position. I can slide them right under the side skirts and they easily clear the body.
They hang on the wall in front of the car and the power unit is in the corner.
Once you get the car lofted up, is there any danger that a forceful sideway blow to the car body will cause them to fall over?
Something would have to hit it pretty hard, like another car driving into it. I occasionally shove sideways on the ends of my car when it's on the QJ just to make sure none of the hinges have worn. Always rock solid.
It has two air cylinders to boost lift from the lowest point and if they are not both up to the required pressure, the lift can and will start cockeyed. It happened to me and I immediately stopped the lift. I checked the charge on both cylinders and one was about 10 psi low. It would have completed the lift I am sure but it looked terrible with my car tilted at an angle.
It has two air cylinders to boost lift from the lowest point and if they are not both up to the required pressure, the lift can and will start cockeyed. It happened to me and I immediately stopped the lift. I checked the charge on both cylinders and one was about 10 psi low. It would have completed the lift I am sure but it looked terrible with my car tilted at an angle.
And the manual states that if the cylinders do not have enough air pressure (40 to 50 lbs.), the frame may not come down.
I bought my 5000TLX a couple of years ago and it's great. Oil changes are a breeze. Detailing the lower section of the car is much easier. I initially gagged at the price, but I'm certainly glad I pulled the trigger anyway. I added the spherical rollers to make it easier to position. I saw that little trick on this forum and it's not difficult or expensive to do. I leave mine centered in the GS's side of the garage and park over them. I have had no clearance issues and it makes it easier to center the car in the bay when backing in.
I bought the 7000 TL so I could use it with my F150 as well. I have lift picks installed/ clipped into my 2015 C7. I find that the Quickjack rubber pads don’t line up to my jack pucks- just maybe an inch or two short on placement; so I took the advice of another member on a different thread (can’t remember) and I have two quarter inch steel plates I use to line up with the rear pucks on each side. Still works perfectly, no fears of slippage. I’ve used this to replace all 4 mag shocks on the ‘15 C7 and it works great on my ‘78 C3 as well as my ‘19 F150. Can be a bit heavy to move around, but not bad. The 7000TL also has wheels on one end for moving it around. QuikJack 700TL with the ‘78 C3 I don’t have a pic with the ‘19 F150, but this is an ‘05 Expedition and the 7000TL does just fine
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