quickjack 5000# portable lift
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quickjack 5000# portable lift
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From: Windermere Valley,B.C. Ca
anyone familiar with these https://www.costco.com/.product.1004...OfferEndSunday
) they are to replace a one piece tire change hoist that had the rams and arms in the middle, that was great for body work, but useless for anything underneath.With the new ones being open in the middle, except for the hydraulic hose, they should be much more usable. I ended up trading the old hoist for part of the payment for my new project, a '56 Panel. Unfortunately I haven't had time or a reason to up-pack and install the quick-jack ones yet, sorry. The fact that they are somewhat portable rather then continually tripping over the old ones is reason enough for me to purchase them. If I get them up before you buy I will post.
I think they lift on the frame or what passes for a frame these days.
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Question: do you trust the locking feature, or would you use jackstands? Where would they go?
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Looking at the base plates they look 12-15" wide and with our narrow frames I can see a lot of lift in the way of working on anything that's other than right in the middle of the truck... and creeper access would be difficult. They might be nice for tire changes and such but I can't see the practicality for under frame wrenching... and they cost a grand... I think I'll stick to jacks and jack stands. Although it's a struggle getting a jack under low trucks.
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From: Windermere Valley,B.C. Ca
Looking at the base plates they look 12-15" wide and with our narrow frames I can see a lot of lift in the way of working on anything that's other than right in the middle of the truck... and creeper access would be difficult. They might be nice for tire changes and such but I can't see the practicality for under frame wrenching... and they cost a grand... I think I'll stick to jacks and jack stands. Although it's a struggle getting a jack under low trucks.j
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I don't see them working very well on our trucks either, running board brackets are lower than the frame and not strong enough to support the weight of the truck..
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You might want to save your money and go with something better suited for your truck. I went the four post route 20 years ago, cost around $2100 at the time. Although you do need a high ceiling. I have used it a lot. Forgive the ot vehicle, but here you can see that with some big jack stands you can do brake and suspension work easily.
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If you have 9-foot ceiling you can use one of these 2-posts
https://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-BP8000
I have a 2-post and love it as the suspension hangs free and I get lots of clear access.
A friend has a four post lift and I I like that as well. It is sometimes nice to have the car on it wheels up in the air. But often the ramps get in the way. On the other hand... the ramps make for great tool shelves.
If you go with a 4-post be sure to buy the sliding cross piece for bottle jacks so you can lift an axle off the ramps.
https://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-BP8000
I have a 2-post and love it as the suspension hangs free and I get lots of clear access.
A friend has a four post lift and I I like that as well. It is sometimes nice to have the car on it wheels up in the air. But often the ramps get in the way. On the other hand... the ramps make for great tool shelves.
If you go with a 4-post be sure to buy the sliding cross piece for bottle jacks so you can lift an axle off the ramps.
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I know a guy who bought that very same item, he has a Corvette and uses the jack to quickly lift the entire car up off the ground to remove the tires and wheels without having to go around to each corner with a floor jack and jack stands. For him it is perfect...I guess it all depends on your personal needs.
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