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#1 ·
Wanted to see if anyone has any experience with the QuickJack, I'm tired of trying to get a car on jack stands for all four corners, esp when trying to get high enough to do a clutch or in a position to get a good amount of leverage. I was thinking of installing a low height lift, but with out known the pour PSI of the garage floor and all the other pain in installing, I'm thinking this might be a better bet. I esp like the idea that it's so portable. I don't need anything high enough to walk under just high enough to get a creeper and leverage under.


https://www.quickjack.com/car-lift-systems/bl-5000slx-portable-car-lift.html

 
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I have had a BL-5000SLX Car Lift for a year and it's a great piece of gear. I use a 66" piece of 2"x4" steel C-channel to span the distance between jack pads and it works fine. It takes up very little space in the garage when not in use. They have redesigned the lock system on the latest model and it looks like an improvement. Let me know if you have any questions.
 
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Seems too expensive for what it is. You can buy a 4 post lift for half again and be truly safe. Your concerns about knowing the concrete type is not valid. If the floor was poured by a pro in the last 15 years it will be of the correct PSI and one quick drill will tell you how thick. You only need that for a two posts and not truly required. You can use a foot plate that gets laid down first and the 2 post gets installed on top. The plates are 2'x2' so they spread the load well. If you really need to know it can be tested.
I would not feel comfy working under that.
Garage Car Lift: eBay Motors | eBay
 
#14 ·
Seems too expensive for what it is. You can buy a 4 post lift for half again and be truly safe. Your concerns about knowing the concrete type is not valid. If the floor was poured by a pro in the last 15 years it will be of the correct PSI and one quick drill will tell you how thick. You only need that for a two posts and not truly required. You can use a foot plate that gets laid down first and the 2 post gets installed on top. The plates are 2'x2' so they spread the load well. If you really need to know it can be tested.
I would not feel comfy working under that.
Garage Car Lift: eBay Motors | eBay
This would be my first choice too however there are other constraints like ceiling height, garage door reinstall, door opener replacement and running a 220v line (minor I know) to power the lift.

Bottom line...All these "portable" lifts have drawbacks the biggest being price but your paying for the convenience just make sure it will work and meet your needs. I did this exercise a few years ago and settled on a mid rise lift and its perfect for all the DIY jobs Ive needed to do. I have no plans to swap out an engine or replace a transmission but its worked on everything from as simple as oil changes to wire harness change, motor mounts swapped and countless other tasks. Its way more than paid for itself in labor I saved doing it myself.
 
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thanks guys I decided to just do the old fashion way and get it up on jackstands. It's not that hard I was just being lazy. If only it were a few more inches longer , it would've been love..... That's what she said.
 
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