Another way of lifting your car: Autolift 3000

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07-12-2019, 09:19 PM

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Notwithstanding the the extra consideration needed when using any lift or even jackstands in earthquake territories (!!!), I received some promo from Garage Equipment Supply yesterday bragging up their new MaxJax Tilt for $1399, save $100. Looks a lot like the Autolift 3000 that's the subject of this thread.

Guessing you could figure out a way to get the car sitting on 4 stands plus the lift itself for the times when your world moves unexpectedly.

No number of stands is equivalent to a dead man. Maybe you don't understand the concept?

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07-12-2019, 10:25 PM

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Perhaps you should re-read my post. I understand it way too well. I've had the displeasure of lifting a car off a body when the car fell off a jack. Also lived in SoCal where seismic disturbances were the norm. Big stands at low heights to reduce the risk, but there's no 100% safe solution in under or around a car during a serious quake even when it's just sitting on its wheels. The danger is always in the back of my mind.

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07-12-2019, 10:46 PM

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Mine too. I always try to have a planned escape route and clear that area of tools and parts. Try to limit my time under there as well.

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07-13-2019, 01:44 AM

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Just ordered a Quickjack 5000 down here in Oz - apparently ordered from US when A$ was higher - US$1675 delivered with both types of rubber blocks. Looking forward to using it, although too late to help with current belt & alternator job.
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07-13-2019, 08:17 AM

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I have really enjoyed mine so far. Use it one the 928, the 911 and my (now gone) Boss 302.

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08-13-2019, 11:40 AM

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I'm happier with the Quickjack I used for first time this weekend
Porsche 928 S4 lifted by Quickjack BL-5000SLX - YouTube

I love the quickjack but at a maximum of only 22 inches with blocks of clearance it's not the best. I will either go with a scissor lift or 2 posts lift.

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09-12-2019, 11:21 AM

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Horrible customer service with the Q-Jack, and I could have lost my car off it. See this link: https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...-thoughts.html

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11-21-2019, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dr bob

I received some promo from Garage Equipment Supply yesterday bragging up their new MaxJax Tilt for $1399, save $100. Looks a lot like the Autolift 3000 that's the subject of this thread.

MaxJax Tilt is on sale at Home Depot right now for $899. I've heard a lot of opinions about it, but nobody with first hand experience. I e-mailed the company last night haven't heard back from them yet if it can lift a Porsche, specifically a 996 model 911.