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If I was going to do a lift I would go with this one. It's a MAX JAX.
This one just seems a bit safer to me even though its around 6 hundred bucks more.
I think this is more what I’m looking for. I have about 9’ height and I want to be able to work through center of the truck.
I guess I’ll research where to find this and read the reviews
I have a set of the 7000lb jacks with the pinch weld blocks. I originally purchased them because I needed something that would be stable on a mildly steep driveway, that would lift high enough to replace the clutch in my daily driver. They worked very well and were stable. I was able to lift the car about 2ft off the ground. I have used them on all of my cars but have not tired on my SUV or truck.
Pros:
Quick setup, car can be lifted in under 5 minutes
Stable
don't take up much space
Cons:
expensive
a little heavy to maneuver by yourself, almost 100lb each for the 7000lb
In December Costco had the 500lb set on sale, I believe they were under $1000.
They make a truck adapter kit that is supposed to make it easier to use on vehicles with body on frame. I haven't tried them.
I probably wouldn't recommend the jacks only for use with your truck, they would be expensive and not provide much of a benefit over a floor jack and jacks stands.
The main thing with the max Jax is you need at least 4" of concrete thickness. They bolt to the floor with lags and are movable if you are limited on space. I wish I had one.
I have a Kwik-Lift. It works great and is way better than jack stands. A four post would be better but the ceiling is pretty low. I have done a lot of work with it and had no issues. I also store my truck on it.
Last edited by smallello; Aug 25, 2020 at 10:40 PM.
Reason: Edited Kwik-Lift
I just bought a 66 Ford F-250 and also looking at lifts. I found the frame width to be narrow for many of the hydraulic lifts and I am ordering a Kwik Lift tomorrow. I like the safety, open work environment, cost and functionality. I am waiting for my truck to arrive this week - but here is a picture from my purchase
I have a Quick Lift. It works great and is way better than jack stands. A four post would be better but the ceiling is pretty low. I have done a lot of work with it and had no issues. I also store my truck on it.
I think that is a Kwik-Lift, not just splitting hairs, there is a difference and when I search for Quick Lift. I get info on
I would be in the favor of the maxjaxx if I had low ceiling height. This is what I have:
I absolutely love it. It is about 8-6" tall so it will clear most garage ceilings. The only down fall is lifting bodies off of frames. You can do it, but it requires some blocking, or you have to lift from above or inside the body (like we've seen guys do here for their cabs using a cherry picker. I have had my 2018 extended cab F150 on mine. I always place two tall jackstands under the unsupported side just for safety when it is at full height.
My favorite part of this is in the spring, I can roll it outside onto my concrete slab, jack the car up and go at it with a pressure washer to clean the bottom of the vehicles off really good. I'll have to find some pictures of it in use If I can find them......
I could see myself using this lift. My garage ceilings are 10' tall.
I wonder if leaving a vehicle on this lift for long periods at a time. (A few months) would be bad for the vehicle ie suspension etc? Ive got to squeeze my model A roadster in the garage this winter but the GPW is there. Might be able to get the jeep high enough with windshield down to get model A under it. Will have to do some measuring.
I could see myself using this lift. My garage ceilings are 10' tall.
I wonder if leaving a vehicle on this lift for long periods at a time. (A few months) would be bad for the vehicle ie suspension etc? Ive got to squeeze my model A roadster in the garage this winter but the GPW is there. Might be able to get the jeep high enough with windshield down to get model A under it. Will have to do some measuring.
I talked to a mechanic about this once. His opinion was to never leave a vehicle on a hoist any longer then necessary. The will stretch and flex over time. I guess a 4 post would be fine as the wheels are on the frame of the hoist. i like to put the axle stands under or supporting the suspension stuff when I work on the truck. I wish I had a hoist.
I talked to a mechanic about this once. His opinion was to never leave a vehicle on a hoist any longer then necessary. The will stretch and flex over time. I guess a 4 post would be fine as the wheels are on the frame of the hoist. i like to put the axle stands under or supporting the suspension stuff when I work on the truck. I wish I had a hoist.
Thanks for that information, I kind of figured it wouldnt be great having a cars suspension etc just hanging there. Plus the stability of a single post lift loaded could be sketchy.
a 4 post lift would be my first choice, especially for vehicle storage. Just not a lot of space for it. Maybe someday if i can get rid of some stuff I could possibly fit one in the garage?
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