?? Quick Jack advertisement from Pelican Parts shows incorrect orientation??
12-09-2022, 10:29 PM
#16
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Quickjack is not unstable depending which way the car is facing. In fact, it does not matter which way you have your car on the lift, as long as the designated outside of the lifts are facing out, and not towards the inside of your car. I confirmed this with them via telephone. As an added safety precaution, you can use standard jack stands under the front and back of the lifts, been using a 7000 for years without issue.
12-09-2022, 11:39 PM
#17
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Even with the locks on the outside can you still not orient the lifts the 'wrong direction'?
@JimEb Love your 911 prototype drawing
The long hood evokes memories of the SLR McLaren 
with 14 inch wheels.
When I get a QL I will lift the car as indicated in the lower diagram just to feel like it is safer.
@JimEb Love your 911 prototype drawing
The long hood evokes memories of the SLR McLaren with 14 inch wheels.When I get a QL I will lift the car as indicated in the lower diagram just to feel like it is safer.
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thesaintusa (12-10-2022)
12-10-2022, 12:24 AM
#18
Burning Brakes
I’m re-posting my picture from the other thread.
The picture is using the orientation from the QJ advertisement and PelicanParts photos and is the WRONG orientation.
You’d want the jacks reversed:
1. Hydraulic hoses pointing towards the front of the car
2. the jack locks should still be on the outside
Hope this helps.
—shyam
12-10-2022, 05:04 AM
#19
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Um, if this actually matters. that thing isn't coming within a mile of my garage.
12-10-2022, 06:29 AM
#20
Nordschleife Master
I used QJ for years with no issues. Solid as a rock. I have the locks oriented on the outside, hoses pointed toward front of car, and the yellow labels positioned towards the rear wheels.
12-10-2022, 07:29 AM
#21
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With most mechanical equipment, using it correctly matters. If a regular car jack is used incorrectly, it matters.
I used QJ for years with no issues. Solid as a rock. I have the locks oriented on the outside, hoses pointed toward front of car, and the yellow labels positioned towards the rear wheels.
I used QJ for years with no issues. Solid as a rock. I have the locks oriented on the outside, hoses pointed toward front of car, and the yellow labels positioned towards the rear wheels.
12-10-2022, 04:13 PM
#22
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With most mechanical equipment, using it correctly matters. If a regular car jack is used incorrectly, it matters.
I used QJ for years with no issues. Solid as a rock. I have the locks oriented on the outside, hoses pointed toward front of car, and the yellow labels positioned towards the rear wheels.
I used QJ for years with no issues. Solid as a rock. I have the locks oriented on the outside, hoses pointed toward front of car, and the yellow labels positioned towards the rear wheels.
12-10-2022, 05:43 PM
#23
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Some will find a way to not install or use a piece of equipment properly. Everyone needs to decide for themselves if what they are buying is within their skill set. Seems like some have decided to stay away maybe to protect themselves from their own self.
12-10-2022, 05:58 PM
#24
Nordschleife Master
12-10-2022, 09:13 PM
#26
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It's too easy a mistake to make, IMO. I would think carefully about weight balance when removing wheels, so wouldn't fall victim to some of these lift mishaps, but I could easily see myself not paying attention to the orientation of the QuickJacks. Just like the Pelican Parts people did. If they can get it wrong, so can I, and so can others.
You don't need a 26-post thread to argue about the correct application of something that was engineered properly.
You don't need a 26-post thread to argue about the correct application of something that was engineered properly.
Last edited by Noah Fect; 12-10-2022 at 09:15 PM.
12-10-2022, 10:06 PM
#28
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It's too easy a mistake to make, IMO. I would think carefully about weight balance when removing wheels, so wouldn't fall victim to some of these lift mishaps, but I could easily see myself not paying attention to the orientation of the QuickJacks. Just like the Pelican Parts people did. If they can get it wrong, so can I, and so can others.
You don't need a 26-post thread to argue about the correct application of something that was engineered properly.
You don't need a 26-post thread to argue about the correct application of something that was engineered properly.
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T3X4S (12-10-2022)
12-12-2022, 06:24 PM
#30
I have a QJ and have used it a few times without incident to change the wheels on my 911. I fortunately had the hoses toward the front just because that's where the power is for the hydraulic motor. It's very convenient to use. If anyone has any concerns, they can be solved by simply putting a floor jack or jack stand underneath the rear cross member as an added level of security in case it starts to tip back. But I've never had any scares before.