Anybody using Quickjacks?

[Roadster]

Hello Mike....almost 2 years since posting in this thread.....
I finally ordered the Quickjacks on Sunday night....as they went on Sale @Home Depot once again.....plus I have the option of 18 months 0% interest if I choose to pay it that way on my Home Depot card....that offer was good to the end on April on purchases above $299.
Just received my email that 3 boxes shipped directly from BendPak in CA....so I'm also hoping to get the unit with the latest revisions that I've been reading about....total weight of shipment is 212 lbs. for 3 boxes....scheduled delivery is this Friday....
Will be a huge help for me...not only with the ZR-1....but with the rest of the vehicles to....now to find a spot in the garage to store them....or I might just put them together in the one bay and drive over them....then slide them out to the side when needed....
Hope everything is well on your end....

[XfireZ51]

Never knew HD had QJs. I bought 5000lb units a year ago and love using them.

[Roadster]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Never knew HD had QJs. I bought 5000lb units a year ago and love using them.

I didn't either.....but when I saw Costco had them for sale.....I also checked out Home Depot and was surprised to find out they sold them....in fact they sell various lifts just like other vendors....guess they figured they would get in on the action....and why not....everyone else does....of course not a product that they stock....but I imagine a lot of the other vendors may not stock them either..

[XfireZ51]

Would have liked to use my 0% HD card.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

I’ve been enjoying QJ for about 1 1/2 years and totally love it. One of my best investments ever. No issues, no leaks, no hydro lock, etc. It has worked flawlessly for me.

I saw that two years ago someone asked about using it with Vette2Vette no flex frame brace, but no answer. I have the V2V no flex as some others on here do so I thought I should provide some input.

It works perfectly and the pick up points are at the helm joint bracket to frame. The rubber blocks that come with it are perfect to lift.

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For those that are stock, they sell the pinch weld blocks, but I have not tried them since V2V no flex bar blocks it.

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[XfireZ51]

Craig,

I was a bit reluctant to use the hein joints, but I guess I shouldn’t be.
When u do this, do you have the hose connections pointed towards the front or rear of the car. My tires make it a bit tough to squeeze the jacks between them because of their size.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Craig,



I was a bit reluctant to use the hein joints, but I guess I shouldn’t be.

When u do this, do you have the hose connections pointed towards the front or rear of the car. My tires make it a bit tough to squeeze the jacks between them because of their size.

Hello Dom,

The rubber pads seem to lift the brackets and not the helm joints. The brackets are solid and appear to be an extension of the frame.

My motor is in the front and hoses do point to the front of the car. I understand what you mean and there is only 1/2” or less between QJ frame and front of rear tire.

If you find better pick up point to use with V2V no flex bar please let me know.


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[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by HAWAIIZR-1

Hello Dom,

The rubber pads seem to lift the brackets and not the helm joints. The brackets are solid appear to be an extension of the frame.

My motor is in be front and hoses point to the front of the car. I understand what you mean and there is only 1/2” or less between QJ frame and front of rear tire.

If you find better pick up point to use with V2V no flex bar please let me know.


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Craig, I’ve turned the ramps around w hoses pointing towards the back, altho still not a great solution. There are a couple of other points a bit closer to the center. The box section w the eBrake cable in back for instance and in front were the chassis turns inward around the wheel openings. I used those points for floor jacks w good luck.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Craig, I’ve turned the ramps around w hoses pointing towards the back, altho still not a great solution. There are a couple of other points a bit closer to the center. The box section w the eBrake cable in back for instance and in front were the chassis turns inward around the wheel openings. I used those points for floor jacks w good luck.

Thanks Dom! I’ll check it out this weekend and see if I want to try some other lift points and the QJ turned around.



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[32valvesftw]

I'm glad you guys are enjoying your quickjacks.
Mine have been a bunch of hassle. The first few uses they did not lift or lower evenly, several times one side got stuck in the elevated position. I called quickjack tech support at least 4 times. Bled the system numerous times. I did not have leaks. After the last call they sent me new cylinders, which I installed and they seem to work better. BUT neither of the new ones will hold air, so they have to be pumped up every time before use. Yes I used teflon tape and checked for leaks and made sure the schrader valves were tight and properly installed. I did get a pretty big piece of welding slag out of one the air cylinders though.
When I did the half shafts on my Z I just used jack stands as I did not want to risk getting the Vette stuck in the elevated position or tilted at angle. I still have not put the Vette up on them. Personally I should have gone with the Kwiklift system, if for no other reason than its made in America. I do not have space for a proper lift.