Working on my car and my looooong Quickjack story.
01-10-2017, 01:38 PM
#46
I read in two different places that to solve the problem, the security bar must be on the outer side of the car. Note that the two ramps are not the same (they are symmetrical).
Is there any chance you can try it?
It may sound silly, but it will really help me, since the revised model is not available yet and I need to buy one.
Thanks,
Is there any chance you can try it?
It may sound silly, but it will really help me, since the revised model is not available yet and I need to buy one.
Thanks,
02-04-2017, 06:27 PM
#48
Rennlist Member
03-27-2017, 08:26 PM
#50
Rennlist Member
I got an email from QJ and they said August.
03-29-2017, 01:22 AM
#51
Rennlist Member
Maybe so, but there is not as much "meat" as there is on the typical midrise scissors unit. No thanks.
I have been under mine all day on my spark plug adventure (rusted exhaust fasteners, etc).
The QuickJack has locking arms. It relies on hydraulics to lift the ramps, but when you get to full extension, or one position lower, you lower the ramps back down a tad and the locking arms lock into that fixed position. Just like a regular lift----it goes up with hydraulics, but ratchets against mechanical lock stops on the way. It's a failsafe and a way not to keep constant pressure on the rams.
I left my car up all weekend in the lock position and even disconnected the hydraulics. At that point it was simply a pair of mechanical ramps in the air.
When it is time to move up or down, connect the hoses (if needed) and then raise the ramps a bit and release the lock arms and lower.
So I get what people are saying, but you are NOT putting yourself at the mercy of hydraulics holding when these are in the locked position.
-mark
The QuickJack has locking arms. It relies on hydraulics to lift the ramps, but when you get to full extension, or one position lower, you lower the ramps back down a tad and the locking arms lock into that fixed position. Just like a regular lift----it goes up with hydraulics, but ratchets against mechanical lock stops on the way. It's a failsafe and a way not to keep constant pressure on the rams.
I left my car up all weekend in the lock position and even disconnected the hydraulics. At that point it was simply a pair of mechanical ramps in the air.
When it is time to move up or down, connect the hoses (if needed) and then raise the ramps a bit and release the lock arms and lower.
So I get what people are saying, but you are NOT putting yourself at the mercy of hydraulics holding when these are in the locked position.
-mark
06-26-2017, 02:28 PM
#54
06-27-2017, 08:52 AM
#55
Another good video:
07-26-2017, 12:40 PM
#57
I'm in the same boat as you. Have $ in my pocket and want to buy the "improved" quick jack but don't see where they are available. Sent a note to Quick Jack asking about the status and have not received a reply. If you hear anything, let us know via this thread and I'll do the same.
07-26-2017, 02:56 PM
#58
Latest from Quick Jack
This just in from Quick Jack:
Thank you for your inquiry, I hope you’re doing well today.
The revised BL-5000SLX is expected to be available for shipping in the beginning of September.
Please feel free to call with any other questions or concerns.
Thanks & have a great day!
Reece McCalister
Sales Representative
QuickJack USA
Toll-Free: 1-888-262-3880
Local: 1-805-421-5114 x 220
Fax: 1-805-421-5105
www.quickjack.com
Thank you for your inquiry, I hope you’re doing well today.
The revised BL-5000SLX is expected to be available for shipping in the beginning of September.
Please feel free to call with any other questions or concerns.
Thanks & have a great day!
Reece McCalister
Sales Representative
QuickJack USA
Toll-Free: 1-888-262-3880
Local: 1-805-421-5114 x 220
Fax: 1-805-421-5105
www.quickjack.com
07-26-2017, 04:24 PM
#59
Got the same response today as well. We'll see if it ships in Sept. Based on this thread it should have shipped awhile ago...
This just in from Quick Jack:
Thank you for your inquiry, I hope you’re doing well today.
The revised BL-5000SLX is expected to be available for shipping in the beginning of September.
Please feel free to call with any other questions or concerns.
Thanks & have a great day!
Reece McCalister
Sales Representative
QuickJack USA
Toll-Free: 1-888-262-3880
Local: 1-805-421-5114 x 220
Fax: 1-805-421-5105
www.quickjack.com
Thank you for your inquiry, I hope you’re doing well today.
The revised BL-5000SLX is expected to be available for shipping in the beginning of September.
Please feel free to call with any other questions or concerns.
Thanks & have a great day!
Reece McCalister
Sales Representative
QuickJack USA
Toll-Free: 1-888-262-3880
Local: 1-805-421-5114 x 220
Fax: 1-805-421-5105
www.quickjack.com
07-29-2017, 12:25 PM
#60
Will be waiting for the revised as well. Good thing I found this thread before purchasing.
Do you think if the car was on wood blocks before lifting it would clear that front tire? Because I normally drive my car up on woods blocks prior to lifting the car via a jack.
Do you think if the car was on wood blocks before lifting it would clear that front tire? Because I normally drive my car up on woods blocks prior to lifting the car via a jack.
Last edited by xene; 07-29-2017 at 12:40 PM.