New Lifts

[Frank K.]

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This seems to be the safest unit to install! It has wheels to move around the shop ,it is a storable unit with little space needed! The only concern is replacement parts and who in the CT area will service. Also there are floor jack locations for additional vehicle support. Thanks for all the help !

[Mark E.]

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I've also looked at the MaxJax as an option for a lift that can be moved out of the way when not in use.

http://www.maxjaxusa.com/

I like the chassis accessibility and versatility of two post lifts. I don't like the need to bolt them to the floor, and the space they take in the garage if left in position.

[Gene M.]

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Was this video inspired by you? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ea-5ifRRYI

Dramatic, but I wanted to see what happens if the load is jiggled a bit to simulate bumping the car.

Exactly a little bump and game over. I'll retain my opinion, not for me. A real two post lift that mounts to the floor is a well proven way to lift a car. If mounting to the floor is not an option a 4 post seems ideal. If head room is a factor just lift to a safe height. Again this is just my opinion but anybody can buy and do as they please.

[Jeff P.]

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I agree with Allen. I saw the Quick-Jack display at Carlisle. At full height ,the salesman tried rocking a C7 very hard and the car would not bulge.
Not to get off the subject, but Allen I'm blasting my coil springs to install. What was your process and how did the judging go. They look great. The whole chassis looks great.

[Mark E.]

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Exactly a little bump and game over. I'll retain my opinion, not for me. A real two post lift that mounts to the floor is a well proven way to lift a car. If mounting to the floor is not an option a 4 post seems ideal. If head room is a factor just lift to a safe height. Again this is just my opinion but anybody can buy and do as they please.

I understand your trepidation Gene. But before passing judgment, understand actual performance. Many well-engineered designs don't look stable. Bicycles, Golden Gate Bridge, St. Louis Gateway Arch, Watts Towers, and spoked wheels come to mind.

I don't know if QuickJack is stable or not; I'm just saying let's decide based on first hand experience. Two folks posted they believe its design is sound based on observation. Let's see.

I want to easily raise the wheels, so a 4 post is not best for me. And I want it out of the way when not in use, so a 2 or 4 post lift isn't a good fit either. That's why I like the concept of QuickJack's design.

[Herb P.]

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What is the price of a Quick Jack System?

[Vinnie P.]

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What is the price of a Quick Jack System?

They had a show special at Carlisle, the 5000lb was $1195 which included shipping

[John L.]

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How about a kwiklift. I have had mine for 15+ years. It works well for me and is very stable. I park on it when not in use.

http://kwik-lift.com/

[Alan S.]

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Hi Jeff,
It's been 5 years since my car was Flight Judged.
My car did very well in Flight Judging, BUT, I've only had it judged at a Chapter event. My feeling is that judges with more 68-72 experience would find more issues. Generally my car has an unusual amount of the parts it left St.Louis with, but is over restored in every area.
The degree to which my car is over-restored is really my choice as my plan from the beginning was to make it the way I'd wished it was the day I drove it home from the dealer, not the way it actually was.
I REALLY like over-restored cars!
I continue to try to refine mimicing the finishes typically used.
I've had only limited success trying to mimic the forged 'scale' appearance of the suspension parts that were indeed forged.
I used some gray/blue paint on the springs and then after it dried wiped it off using some mineral spirits. I tried to have the result be a combination thinly of stained steel with some more thickly coated areas. I then wiped on a coating of the liquid used for the cold black oxide plating system which stains the most thinly coated areas a little darker.
As a guide I used some photos of a forged strut rod I took at the Regional in Charlotte.
Regards,
Alan

From a car at the 2015 Charlotte Regional.

[Jeff P.]

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Thank you Allen,we think alike. My motor is almost finished at the builder. I'll paint it the way I like it.
i like the Quick jack. I have a four post. I might wait for a used one.

[Mark E.]

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How about a kwiklift. I have had mine for 15+ years. It works well for me and is very stable. I park on it when not in use.

http://kwik-lift.com/

I like Kwik-Lift's design: Simple with no powered or hydraulic parts, and the ability to park on it when not in use. My only concern is how difficult is it to unload the suspension? There's an optional center bridge for using a bottle or scissors jack, but that process seems involved compared to using Quick-Jack.

[John L.]

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I like Kwik-Lift's design: Simple with no powered or hydraulic parts, and the ability to park on it when not in use. My only concern is how difficult is it to unload the suspension? There's an optional center bridge for using a bottle or scissors jack, but that process seems involved compared to using Quick-Jack.

Mark you are correct in that the Quick Jack is easier for suspension work however you can put a bottle jack under the frame rail behind the front wheel and lift from there. You can also use the bridge and jack under the shock
using a 2x6 between the jack and the a-arm. You can also put a 2x6 on the center part of the frame and using the bridge jack it up there also. You have to use the 2x6 or you will dent the center frame. In all cases you need to use a jack stand or something solid and safe to support the car somewhere.

[Mark E.]

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Mark you are correct in that the Quick Jack is easier for suspension work however you can put a bottle jack under the frame rail behind the front wheel and lift from there. You can also use the bridge and jack under the shock
using a 2x6 between the jack and the a-arm. You can also put a 2x6 on the center part of the frame and using the bridge jack it up there also. You have to use the 2x6 or you will dent the center frame. In all cases you need to use a jack stand or something solid and safe to support the car somewhere.

This sounds like the same process as using a floor jack and stands, except the car is now on ramps. I want the lift to make this easier for me.

With that said, I like the Kwik-Lift's simple design and the ability to just park over it.