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I typed quickjack into the search and found some concerns about the product and I would like to send some positive feedback on the product to the forum.
I am getting older and finding some work on my series v a bit challenging. That said, I still love to do my own wrenching on most things— actually all things at this point.
I read the threads on taking down the gearbox ( I have a leaker - blown front seal), and felt like getting the car at a usable height was more challenging than the process of taking the box down. I love the ingenuity of those who built this and that but it was simply more than I wanted to do. Believe me when I say I am truly in awe of the creativity.
The long and the short of it is, I bought a quickjack and it arrived a few days ago and I think it is going to be my new best friend in the shop.
It was packed beautifully — so well protected — and the assembly was easy. The manual was incredible and I followed it step by step to the letter and had no problems— no leaks — all good. I did email the company with a question and got my answer in less than 24 hours. I would state categorically that it is more stable than jack stands ( not even a tire wobble) and mine raises to a full two feet in height. I can’t imagine a better tool for doing brake work. The criticisms I read about were normal fears about crawling under a lifted car— which are all reasonable and there is nothing better than the wooden platform idea for keeping a car from crashing to the ground. When I pull my gear box this winter, I will have some back up for the quickjack but I truly believe it will not be necessary— just a normal caution when crawling under a lifted car. This appears to be built very well.
At this point, I think this is a fantastic product. My only criticism is that when dropping the gearbox, I will not be able to approach any of the work from the sides. It will all be from either the front or the rear. That said there is a pretty wide path to the gearbox.
I will post again on this product when I actually drop the gearbox but if you are getting tired of that floor jack and jack stands, you might consider this. I bought mine on sale through Costco. $1299- Delivered to my home. I know its not cheap, but I believe in my life this tool will pay for itself.
Be well all
Andrew
Sandy, Oregon
Disclaimer: I do not have any financial connections to the product, their business or to anyone or anything connected to the quickjack people
I am getting older and finding some work on my series v a bit challenging. That said, I still love to do my own wrenching on most things— actually all things at this point.
I read the threads on taking down the gearbox ( I have a leaker - blown front seal), and felt like getting the car at a usable height was more challenging than the process of taking the box down. I love the ingenuity of those who built this and that but it was simply more than I wanted to do. Believe me when I say I am truly in awe of the creativity.
The long and the short of it is, I bought a quickjack and it arrived a few days ago and I think it is going to be my new best friend in the shop.
It was packed beautifully — so well protected — and the assembly was easy. The manual was incredible and I followed it step by step to the letter and had no problems— no leaks — all good. I did email the company with a question and got my answer in less than 24 hours. I would state categorically that it is more stable than jack stands ( not even a tire wobble) and mine raises to a full two feet in height. I can’t imagine a better tool for doing brake work. The criticisms I read about were normal fears about crawling under a lifted car— which are all reasonable and there is nothing better than the wooden platform idea for keeping a car from crashing to the ground. When I pull my gear box this winter, I will have some back up for the quickjack but I truly believe it will not be necessary— just a normal caution when crawling under a lifted car. This appears to be built very well.
At this point, I think this is a fantastic product. My only criticism is that when dropping the gearbox, I will not be able to approach any of the work from the sides. It will all be from either the front or the rear. That said there is a pretty wide path to the gearbox.
I will post again on this product when I actually drop the gearbox but if you are getting tired of that floor jack and jack stands, you might consider this. I bought mine on sale through Costco. $1299- Delivered to my home. I know its not cheap, but I believe in my life this tool will pay for itself.
Be well all
Andrew
Sandy, Oregon
Disclaimer: I do not have any financial connections to the product, their business or to anyone or anything connected to the quickjack people