Dudeland Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Has anyone had any experience with these type of car lifts? They are small portable car lifts giving you about 20" of lift. I am considering getting one, it seems like the cat's ass when it comes to getting at the bottom of your car for just about everything. I can see in the near future doing some work underneath the car. Including new fuel lines, fuel pump, cv joint boots, new wheel studs, wheel bearings, and suspension work on the back end, etc.. http://www.quickjacklift.ca/car-lift-systems/bl-3500slx-portable-car-lift.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsingtao_1903 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) Really easy to set up and use. Had it for a little over a year. Sometimes, one side would lift higher than the other. Cycle up and down a few times and they will even out. The hydraulic pump is not remotely weather resistant. Make sure it is not exposed to any kind of moisture. I would give it four stars out of five. Edited October 23, 2017 by Tsingtao_1903 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudeland Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 No I would keep it in the garage. What brand is yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsingtao_1903 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Same brand - Quickjack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_in_VA Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Here's some info about the EZcarlift that a friend put together while using it with his E28: http://www.ezcarlift.com/ http://www.mye28.com/tech/rods_pages/continued/id25.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhr.vdw Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 For those prices you could get some better stuff I think right? http://www.tools.vocor.nl/index.php?item=auto-draai-brug---standaard-1500-kg&action=article&group_id=10000068&aid=60&lang=nl This would be I think about 1000 US dollars and you can turn your car 360 degrees in the air , or is it too big? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudeland Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 This is what I call a rotisserie, and is ideal for complete restorations. I need something that is used to service a vehicle once it is assembled. Still this thing is kick-ass. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhr.vdw Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Dudeland said: This is what I call a rotisserie, and is ideal for complete restorations. I need something that is used to service a vehicle once it is assembled. Still this thing is kick-ass. Thanks http://www.tools.vocor.nl/index.php?item=body-mover&action=article&group_id=132&aid=99&lang=nl They got these things as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudeland Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 This is more of the thing I am looking for. Although this design restricts access to the bottom of the car. http://www.tools.vocor.nl/index.php?item=poetsbrug-_-schaarbrug-airlift-2500&action=article&group_id=132&aid=2771&lang=nl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhr.vdw Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) Yeah lol I wonder why you would buy it exactly because of the fact (you just named) that you can't really access the bottom.. but ok, I got it. This is the site I often use for the stuff for my restorationm good luck on finding a proper bridge for your use! Cheers JP Edited October 23, 2017 by dhr.vdw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsingtao_1903 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 3 hours ago, John_in_VA said: Here's some info about the EZcarlift that a friend put together while using it with his E28: http://www.ezcarlift.com/ http://www.mye28.com/tech/rods_pages/continued/id25.html This design has a lot going for it including the maximum lift height. For me, the Quickjack does not have the two cross bars that may interfere if I want to drop the drive shaft, the exhaust or some such thing running the length of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenH Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I bought a Quickjack lift about a month ago. I actually went and picked it up at the main office. If you are local you can save 5% if you will call it. I was thinking of mid rise scissor lift for more clearance but I just don't have the room in the garage at the moment. I have a 20' tournament ski boat that takes up half the garage. Overall I'm pleased with my purchase. Would love more lift but this is a ton better than a jack and jack stands. Being able to get the car up in the air in 30 sec or so is awesome. If you want to use this with other cars make sure to get the model that will support all your cars. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebarthlow Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 these lifts would be ideal to rent, instead of forking out $2K and take up garage space. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudeland Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 Liability insurance would likely be impossible to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlebar Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I'm giving some thought to going this route: www.myliftstand.com Looks like a set of 4 is $520 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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