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Well, ya'll know me and how I seem to like to shoot video of everything. I watched a bunch of QuickJack vids on YouTube prior to purchase and set up, but didn't see one that really went into step by step detail of the instructions and set up.
So, here it is. Crudely done with lots of boring talking and mumbling but it's here, none the less. lol
So, here it is. Crudely done with lots of boring talking and mumbling but it's here, none the less. lol
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I watched a bunch of QuickJack vids on YouTube prior to purchase and set up, but didn't see one that really went into step by step detail of the instructions and set up.
So, here it is. Crudely done with lots of boring talking and mumbling but it's here, none the less. lol
So, here it is. Crudely done with lots of boring talking and mumbling but it's here, none the less. lol
1. Put the lift frames on roller ball bearings... there are a few ways to do this, but this video gives you the general idea. That way they just slide around on the floor easily for positioning. The wheels move out of contact with the floor when lifting. Do this *especially* if you have a nice finish on your floor, as the welds on the lifting frames are a bit crude and have high spots that rub. And even more so with the heavier 7000 frames!
I didn't do it exactly the same way as the video shows, just used 4 roller bearings (2 x 1", 2 x 5/8", but just for 1" would work fine as well. Picked them up at harbor freight for about two bucks each) mounted on the frame portion where it lifts off the ground, just mounted them with 3m heavy duty trim tape. No gaffer tape, no drilling, no spacers. They have been "rolling strong" for quite a while now and haven't moved or loosened on the frames at all.
2. Put the hydraulic unit itself on something that rolls. I tried just adding caster wheels to the unit itself, but it is too skinny and top-heavy and wasn't very stable. I ended up just strapping it to a car dolly because I had a bunch of them, but you could use a small furniture dolly or something as well. Just a bit of a push with your foot and it slides around easily.
A couple of pictures, on the second one you can see the roller ball bearings once the frames are in the lifted position well off the ground.
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I saw a YT vid about a guy doing that with the rollers and seemed to work well.
I'll look into it and it does seem to help positioning for sure.
I'll look into it and it does seem to help positioning for sure.
Two tips that made my use of the quickjacks much easier...
1. Put the lift frames on roller ball bearings... there are a few ways to do this, but this video gives you the general idea. That way they just slide around on the floor easily for positioning. The wheels move out of contact with the floor when lifting. Do this *especially* if you have a nice finish on your floor, as the welds on the lifting frames are a bit crude and have high spots that rub. And even more so with the heavier 7000 frames!
I didn't do it exactly the same way as the video shows, just used 4 roller bearings (2 x 1", 2 x 5/8", but just for 1" would work fine as well. Picked them up at harbor freight for about two bucks each) mounted on the frame portion where it lifts off the ground, just mounted them with 3m heavy duty trim tape. No gaffer tape, no drilling, no spacers. They have been "rolling strong" for quite a while now and haven't moved or loosened on the frames at all.
2. Put the hydraulic unit itself on something that rolls. I tried just adding caster wheels to the unit itself, but it is too skinny and top-heavy and wasn't very stable. I ended up just strapping it to a car dolly because I had a bunch of them, but you could use a small furniture dolly or something as well. Just a bit of a push with your foot and it slides around easily.
https://youtu.be/ewcviX_6v30?si=_IfIlC9meA1lWc5Q
A couple of pictures, on the second one you can see the roller ball bearings once the frames are in the lifted position well off the ground.
https://www.harborfreight.com/materi...ler-*****.html
1. Put the lift frames on roller ball bearings... there are a few ways to do this, but this video gives you the general idea. That way they just slide around on the floor easily for positioning. The wheels move out of contact with the floor when lifting. Do this *especially* if you have a nice finish on your floor, as the welds on the lifting frames are a bit crude and have high spots that rub. And even more so with the heavier 7000 frames!
I didn't do it exactly the same way as the video shows, just used 4 roller bearings (2 x 1", 2 x 5/8", but just for 1" would work fine as well. Picked them up at harbor freight for about two bucks each) mounted on the frame portion where it lifts off the ground, just mounted them with 3m heavy duty trim tape. No gaffer tape, no drilling, no spacers. They have been "rolling strong" for quite a while now and haven't moved or loosened on the frames at all.
2. Put the hydraulic unit itself on something that rolls. I tried just adding caster wheels to the unit itself, but it is too skinny and top-heavy and wasn't very stable. I ended up just strapping it to a car dolly because I had a bunch of them, but you could use a small furniture dolly or something as well. Just a bit of a push with your foot and it slides around easily.
https://youtu.be/ewcviX_6v30?si=_IfIlC9meA1lWc5Q
A couple of pictures, on the second one you can see the roller ball bearings once the frames are in the lifted position well off the ground.
https://www.harborfreight.com/materi...ler-*****.html
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Next Installment in the Adventure!!
I purchased a set of wheel spacers from a member here several months ago and have simply procrastinated on installing them. The purchase of the QuickJacks have inspired me so I installed them today.
As usually I shot a play by play during my install. Have a watch and / or just see the pics.
I think it looks a bit better with the wider stance. Seemed to drive fine and even felt a bit more planted but realistically, I only went for a short drive on local survey roads.
What are your thoughts on spacers?
I purchased a set of wheel spacers from a member here several months ago and have simply procrastinated on installing them. The purchase of the QuickJacks have inspired me so I installed them today.
As usually I shot a play by play during my install. Have a watch and / or just see the pics.
I think it looks a bit better with the wider stance. Seemed to drive fine and even felt a bit more planted but realistically, I only went for a short drive on local survey roads.
What are your thoughts on spacers?
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Everybody’s different but I emphatically endorse the wider look with the wheel poke! The only other suggestion I would make is lowering springs, because I like that look combined with the wheel poke!
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I know it would probably handle a bit better but I'd rather have the extra ride height / clearance.
Yours does look great though!! Wheels look Sick!
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I know I'm weird but prefer stock ride height. I do have front axle lift but I already scraped the back once (unfortunately got a bit of the painted under bumper area. Not horrible but hate any minor damage like that).
I know it would probably handle a bit better but I'd rather have the extra ride height / clearance.
Yours does look great though!! Wheels look Sick!
I know it would probably handle a bit better but I'd rather have the extra ride height / clearance.
Yours does look great though!! Wheels look Sick!
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I know I'm weird but prefer stock ride height. I do have front axle lift but I already scraped the back once (unfortunately got a bit of the painted under bumper area. Not horrible but hate any minor damage like that).
I know it would probably handle a bit better but I'd rather have the extra ride height / clearance.
Yours does look great though!! Wheels look Sick!
I know it would probably handle a bit better but I'd rather have the extra ride height / clearance.
Yours does look great though!! Wheels look Sick!
Mike L. and Tom C. at TPC Racing/DSC Sport generally recommend staying at OEM height to their Porsche customers. It's not a given that simply lowering the car improves handling. A lot of factors come into play.
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You can say that again!