Quickjacks 6 Months Later, Worth the Investment?

[@len333p]

For those older garage mechanics amongst us, the QJ makes winter/summer wheel changes and brake work so much easier. It’s not always about time. Great video.

[@JDnBeastlet]

That's why I bought 'em - I can't wait to set them up and try them out. For our daily driver and the twice-yearly tire change, oil changes and brake inspection, and for out vintage VW Beetle, lots of room for the oil and brakes and access for the yearly tune up too!

[@daszieher]

I have a big floor jack and four HD jack stands and get by just fine. If I had the cash to spare, I might think of QJ, 😉

[@b.vonschnauser207]

I'm with you on that!

[@anonimous2451]

@@daszieher 2 Jacks, 6 jack stands FOR MY BIG AZZ TRUCK. Cost..... less than 1/3 of these. And total set up and jacking time is about 15 mins.

[@Winterstick549]

Or a jack stand in each corner. 10:45

[@eddiea3782]

I just turned 64 years old and still maintain all of my cars myself. I am getting a quick jack for sure. Thank you for a great video. You helped me make up my mind.

[@josephhoang7669]

I'll be the same boat with you. Thanks for the video

[@davenelson8187]

At 66 me three!

[@michaelfrock2473]

I am far younger but with the cost of everything today doing it yourself is far worth it. Plus it is just a great skill to have. I will definitely picking these up.

[@PsychoticBovine]

My brother and I just set up a 7000TL version. First car lifted was a 70 Bonneville. No issues at all lifting a 4500 pound 20 foot long Detroit classic.

[@craigs2640]

For added security i like to add a pair of ramps under the wheels at the end I'm working. They're placed under the wheels but not touching. I'm fairly confident in the QJ but you can always add to it.

[@b.vonschnauser207]

Good tip.

[@PeterGoyer]

I do also, and if I remove my wheels I put them under the frame to limit how far down the car can drop. My fittings at the pump began leaking the third month I started using mine. I ordered new ones and one failed almost immediately. I now have spares.

[@PeterGoyer]

@@layla471 The fluid stays in the hoses, and if you get any dirt in the fittings, they will leak. My pump fittings have been replaced due to leaking and dumping fluid, once, so far. I work on my vehicles outside, so it is a dusty environment, I am careful to wipe the fittings, and clean out the caps prior to storing them. I ordered a second set of pump fittings for when they leak, not if they leak. I probably will attach the hoses directly to the pump, eventually.

[@tacoswelding8411]

On top of what you mentioned for added security I use my old High School football helmet and shoulder pads 👍🏼 😂

[@cleonhartman5751]

I purchased the same model about two years ago on sale at Costco for about $980. They are in use all the time with a variety of vehicles. We love them!!

[@cexy63s]

Lucky I’ll have to keep an eye out for a deal like that again !!

[@jvh22a]

That's cheap!

[@reggiemhc]

Do they get the car high enough to pull transmissions??

[@LeverPhile]

@@reggiemhc Depends on the size of the transmission bell housing. 22 inches clearance might not be enough for some trannys ... unless the bell housing is removable.

[@kimchee94112]

$1,200 now with a $300 limited time discount. I'm looking at the larger 700TL, wish I had more space for a two post lift.

[@josephploskonka1260]

What I did to keep the bottom of my quick jack from scraping is to got felt pads and strips and put them at various location on the bottom. It makes the jack slide easier, and keep the bottom from getting scratched. I have had mine for several years and it seems to work fine. Hope this helps.

[@avtronicllc1637]

Don’t worry about the safety bar, it was engineered by true engineers. In order for that bar to move out of lock position the platform need to be raised. This is extremely improbable with the weight of even the lightest vehicle on there. There is no getting around the physics. Bump it all you want with a sledge, it’s not gonna budge. I would estimate that in order to hit it hard enough, and raise the platform and car enough, it would actually bend the safety bar first before lifting it high enough.

[@steventrott8714]

Yeah… that fecker is not coming out of there!

[@SpyderRacing]

There is also still hydrolic pressure in the piston, even if you saw the bar in half it wouldnt fall.

[@laserdad]

I've had the 7500 version for 4 years now and love it. I would prefer a full size lift, but only have 8 ft ceilings, with a garage door opener to boot. I did have a problem, early on, when one lift went down slower than the other. After a call to tech support, they were both balanced out, and I've never had a problem since.

[@DeltaCharlie27]

Finally someone discussed the actual time it takes to use day in and day out and advises on actual heights with the pads! THANK YOU. so many people were talking about great it is without actually explaining how long it takes to set up. My car is low and going to get lowered so I'd have to use ramps or jacks to even get the quickjack in place so it's likely not for me. outstanding review!

[@chrisduncan2626]

Do 4 sets of 2-2x6 or 8 boards stacked on each other and screwed together. Cut angle on one side. And drive up on them, then slide them under the car. Had to do that to get a stock 2016 mustang on a lift

[@RCnAZ-y3z]

Good tip about using jack stands as secondary safety measure.

[@robertm1692]

If the car is too low to slide the QJs under the car cut some short, maybe 6", pieces of 2x4 and place those in front of the wheels and drive onto them. It'll lift the car enough for you to slide the QJs under it.

[@PH-md8xp]

Yes, that is the easiest way to gain a few inches without having to mess with jacking up some other point of the vehicle.

[@bryantharris5914]

I bought these to build a SpecE46 racecar in my garage and they are fantastic. Obviously a full lift would have been ideal but my home garage doesn't have the ceiling height to go much higher. These give you access to pretty much every part of the car you need access to.

[@gg6k]

Were you able to pull the transmission out with 21” of clearance?

[@bryantharris5914]

@@gg6k That's a good question. The answer is yes, by supporting the engine via a hoist so I could remove the motor mounts, I could then lower the engine another several inches to create the clearance to get the transmission out, but honestly, I find it easier to just remove the entire front end and take the engine and transmission out together, then separate them. The difficulty isn't taking it out, it's putting it back in the car and bolting it up, so just easier to put them back in as one unit.

[@OneManOnFire]

I have this quick jack myself. It's definitely heavy to move around the garage. Always always read the instructions fully even for the most common sense stuff. Likely wise be careful and practice safety. If anyone has questions about this I'm happy to help.

[@rudyyarbrough5122]

I have the 3500 lb model for my 64 Corvette and it is a great addition for DIY chores. I leave mine hooked up all of the time via the front of the car and push the two jacks together under the car. I can drive my car in and out without any interference and never have to fool with the hoses. They are kind of heavy to move around so I added four ball rollers to each side and now they move with the touch of one finger. I bought mine at a surplus outlet for $1,000. I also use them to support my car since I do not drive it much during the winter and it keeps the tires from getting flat spots. At $280 a tire that is a big saving. I've had mine for a year with zero problems and I always use jack stands anytime I am under the car.

[@Winterstick549]

Good idea! Save the wall space for the rakes and shovels,, lol

[@misterflymusic]

You dont have problem to let the qj up in the air all winter, i ask sometime i start a job who take 1 month because of late part and need the car jacked for this time , so if is safe for a winter is safe for one month !

[@mwh3227]

I've had mine for a couple of years now. I've used it pretty much without any bad incidents - except once. Follow the instructions carefully! Bleed the system regularly! Air in the lines will cause a severe problem when lowering it with a car on it! I still use jack stands under the care for added safety! Also, it's really heavy to move around!

[@jackbalmer698]

Have 2 Corvettes, 2016 & 2020 and a 2017 ZL1 Camaro. All are Low Profile cars and I bought bthe 7000 model and they lift with no problems. Great Video. Got mine through Costco in the bundle package with Taxes $1700.

[@barrylinkiewich9688]

I wanted one for so long and finally ended up getting one and instantly regretted it which just about ended in disaster. It had a bad hydraulic cylinder right out of the box, after some testing and a few hours with phone support they sent out a replacement cylinder which was also faulty. The tech support person didn't seem surprised at all but they finally got another cylinder sent out which didn't immediately fail. Hooray. It was at this point that I should have returned it to the store. So about 21 days after I bought it I finally got to run it up and down a couple times unloaded as per phone support's instructions. Then I loaded it with my snow blower and some other ballast, seemed ok. A little slow compared to youtube videos but it worked so then I tried lifting my car and the car just about ended up on it's roof, one of the cylinders failed about halfway up while lifting and started dropping fast. I got on the down button and lowered it fast enough that it only fell a few inches but my heart rate was higher than Willie Nelson for a few hours. The youtubers seem to love this poorly made junk but if you decide to plunk down your hard earned cash to get one please for the love of god, don't stand near it when lifting and be VERY attentive that everything is moving at the same speed.

[@oxyfee6486]

My wife bought me a set for Christmas, I returned them after I tried them, They were a pain in the ass, it was quicker to use a Jack. They were heavy, and just took to long for my needs to move them into position.

[@lizabethlynch2837]

Terrific overview of the Quick Jack system. Well explained, clearly unbiased and overall just what a possible purchaser needs. Kudos to you!

[@josecunha731]

Thanks for a very informative, thorough and no nonsense review. Greatly appreciated.

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@iamtheconqueror]

If you don't have enough clearance to get them under the car you can also drive the car onto pieces of 2x12 to get another 1.5 inches. Apply some adhesive sandpaper to the bottom if they scoot forward when you try to drive up onto them.

[@vchanpe1]

Harbor freight sells a $239 floor jack that lifts 24 inches and with a puck I can get about 26 inches. Buy two, one for each side with jack stands, I can lift the front to get similar effect. I like using the two floor jacks on the edges with the additional jack stands closer in the middle as extra safety. I lower the floor jacks slightly so the weight is distributed among 2 floor jacks and 2 jack stands. I feel safe with 4 supports and setup and take down time is shorter.

[@bladerunner5810]

With tire rotation running $50 or more, doing just that with QJ would pay for them in short order....esp if you have multiple vehicles.....and if you have 5 granddaughters. A good impact wrench helps too!

[@marcelk7962]

Damn didn't know tire rotation costed $50!?

[@MrSlowestD16]

10:20: That's not really a concern. First of all, with the full weight of that car on it you're not moving that lock. Second of all, it's already a redundancy - in order for it to come down there would need to be a leak in the hydraulic ram (somewhere for the fluid to go). Whether they're plugged into the pump and the control valves are all shut or they're unplugged from the pump they're a sealed system. So the only way they could come down if you cut the lock or similar is if the hydraulic ram already had a major leak. So as it sits the locks are just a fail over for the hydraulics or vice versa, depending on where you put the load. So even if you could kick that lock out it's not going anywhere. They're great jacks, I love mine, but they're kinda a slog to set up b/c they're so heavy to situate and the jack points don't always align well with the points on the car. Once they're situated though.... Good amount of height, done transmissions, differentials, exhaust, etc., rock solid stable, and I've left them out in my driveway with a car on them for like 2 months before (just brought the pump inside the garage) and no issues, great jack, my only complaint is the set-up effort.

[@a.c.e.7568]

0:13 Chris, if you are using these daily, time to sell the BMW and get a Porsche 911. Nothing like a lift; I have a MaxJax. OK, now that I have seen the whole video, it is extremely well done and covers all the details. I wish more YT videos were this good. I might just add one of these if the price is right. Its the kind of lift I could use for doing brake bleeds when I need to take all four wheels off.

[@ilyld2003]

Glad you did this video! Just ordered mine now. I was worried about the size for my e39 525iT and then my e30, but your demo answered that question. Thanks for the video!!

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Glad I could help! You just have to know what you're doing and you can make the standard ones work on any car.

[@ilyld2003]

@@TheBimmerBarn I have a range of sizes from the short e30 up to e39 and a few in between. I’ll save the $$ and just get the standard one now I know it’ll work on all of them. Thx!!

[@YellowJacketGarage]

Well done video. My only issue is the safety bar concern. Even if you knocked the bar out, you'd still have ram pressure holding the lift in place. Not saying it isn't possible for your lift to collapse but there's a whole bunch of stuff that would have to line up for that to happen. I've had my QJ for a couple of years and have no worries about it failing in that manner. All in all, your video was very comprehensive (far better than the one I did) and I'll refer folks to yours if they ask about my QJ's.😎

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Appreciate the love brother

[@FU-Utube]

Yeah, the safety bar concern made me laugh.

[@kimchee94112]

When I get mine QuickJack I will make platforms at each corners for the floor jacks to reach the bottom of the vehicle structure. You could get underneath a thousand times but all you need is one major accident. Murphy's Law will appear out of nowhere and unexpected.

[@YellowJacketGarage]

@kimchee94112 you could just use jack stands for a safety or even build wood cribbing to put under the tires. The reality is once you back the jacks down to the lock bar those bars hold all the weight.

[@charlieecho7253]

Great video man. I have the 7000 pound quick jacks. I bought them so long ago that I was on the waiting list for over 12 months before they shipped. You made all great points in your vid. I would only add that these jacks are not for amateurs. You should have a lot of common sense and safety in mind for using these in any other environment than flat cement. That being said, I’ve used mine from vegas to Toronto in all kinds of weather, all kinds of cars. They are worth every penny. Only recently had to disassemble the valve body on the pump and clean the O rings. Under certain conditions, you should double and triple check the automatic leveling as you lift the car. Use common sense and make sure the car is set solid. I have the jacks under my 67 barracuda right now on gravel. Welding up a new exhaust system.

[@gregbakke8296]

Good job on the review. Watching as many videos on these as possible. Some are unwatchable, yours kept me all the way through!

[@TheBimmerBarn]

I appreciate that! I tried to have fun with this one, and keep it engaging.

[@sjsz06]

When I had my Corvette (2002 Z06) I had a set of these. I kept them in the garage such that I drove over them leaving the sides clear for walking and whatnot. It wasn't too difficult to slide them out to the in use position. I finally had to sell my Corvette due to failing health. Made it difficult to get in and out of the car. (I'm now 74).

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

C5Z!!!

[@GregSr]

Sorry to hear about your failing health. I'm 70 and have a 2003 Vette (not a Z06). Crawling under my Vette is getting harder and harder to do.

[@hipoman8087]

Bought mine for my home garage. Gearhead here Have many projects. Also have a 4 post and just got a mid-rise moveable 2post. This quick jack is fantastic. Slow yes but faster & SAFER than floor jacks, jack stands. When the race car is done I’ll be able to take the q jack to the track if needed. Love it.

[@vintagesteelgarage]

Bought some last year they are fantastic. Wish I had them 20 years ago. I find it best to leave on the floor under car pushed together. They are quite heavy to drag around.

[@sprinterx]

68 years old. Have had mine for 2 or 3 years. Bought the shorter length 5000 # unit. Works on my 2003 BMW Z4 and 2007 Honda Accord. The BMW has jack pads, 2 on each side. They work great with the QJ. Not so well with floor jack. There is no center jacking point in the front and the front bumper is too low for a low profile jack. The Honda has weld seams so I got the rubber blocks with slots for that. Don't stack the rubber blocks. They will slide off the side causing the car to drop onto steel frame. Ask how I know. If you need more height use wood blocks to gain some height under rubber blocks. Always let the car rest at the stopping points. The hydraulics will bleed out unevenly if you stop in between.

[@andrewway3404]

I store my dodge challenger rt on my quickjacks for the winter in my garage, I have the largest ones so I can use them also on my ram pickup truck. I think that they are very safe and trust them over floor Jack's, great reliable product!

[@PeterGoyer]

I work outside mostly, and the fittings need to be wiped down before you put the caps on, which harden with age. If you get any dirt in the fittings they will leak and damage the O-rings causing a messy clean up on your driveway or garage floor. I ordered spares, not cheap. The QJ are great for my weekly use, and makes it safer than just jack stands and the limited height of the common jacks. They take too much time for one wheel work, but for any long term undercarriage tasks, I definitely use mine.

[@pugs1377]

Look good for the price. I think my wife is gonna get me those for Christmas!

[@TheBimmerBarn]

You'll love them! 👍

[@ColdWarVet607]

Losing hydraulics will kill you just as fast as that latch kicking out. This is basically the same as a hydraulic lift jack which you use in order to get your stands under so I would definitely put jack stands as a back up as you did. Nicely Done,thanks.

[@KurtVW]

I'm late to the party here, old video I just found, but one thing not mentioned in the video that is worth thinking about is that the QuickJack doesn't allow you access from the side. This is obvious of course just from looking at them, but it is one of those things you don't think about till you're under the car wishing you could get in from the side for some reason. Otherwise they are great, especially for brake work, tire rotations, oil changes and similar. Especially handy for smaller and lower sports cars. They will fit under pretty much anything that is street legal. I don't like them for my truck or my jeep, and still jack those manually.

[@flipicaneze]

I got the 6000ELX, my jack points on my 5 series were kinda out there. Having done my brakes, wheel bearings, transmission fluid, oil and guibo joints, these things have paid for themselves and then some. And they will continue to save money on labor costs. They say BMWs will bankrupt you after warranty ends, but if you learn to do it yourself, it's not bad at all.

[@dayinthelifeofdolly8810]

I have a set I tend to use my actual jack more just for time setting up. But I do love them. If I am doing all 4 wheel break job or something where I need the entire car up like an exhaust it's soooo nice.

[@peterjohnston1224]

I have a set of 7,000 lb QuickJacks I bought about 5 years ago. I paid CAD$1,700 (US$1,230). Pro: Fast set-up; Fast lift cycle-time; lifts up to 7,000 lbs.; safety lock-bars. Cons: Heavy. Each lift assy weighs 100 lbs; retract cylinders have to be checked at each use; slow lower cycle-time; 22" lift; the weight makes placing or stowing these things a chore. Conclusion: I'm 67. Long-term - I should have bought a two-post lift that bolts to the floor. The 22" lift means I HAVE to crawl around on my garage floor to change drive-line fluids and do other maintenance. A two-post lift would also mean having to get different drainage equipment, but that's not a big deal. Lifting the quick-jack and wheeling it to it's storage location is a pain, but do-able for now. ind-sight is 20/20.

[@glenncattanach3073]

Great video If your car is too low to slide the QJ under - don’t waste your time using a floor jack to raise the car. (If your car is THAT low a floor jack won’t fit under your car either.) Cut some 2x8 or 2x10 boards about 18” long and drive the car up onto these. Presto! You can now slide the QJ under your car. Comparing the time to use the QJ vs a floor jack and jack stands….. Try raising your car 17” with a floor jack and jack stands. You’ll be lucky to get it raised 17” and supported securely in 30 minutes - or more.

[@LeverPhile]

30 minutes? What?? Depends on the car somewhat, but it's usually not that bad ... 10 to 15 minutes using center jack points (front, back, front, back) ... assuming you are working quickly and not taking beer breaks.

[@FU-Utube]

@@LeverPhile How many jacks do you have available lol?

[@MarianoLu]

@@LeverPhileBeer break is a must and should be included in any garage wrenching, you should also include the time of your friend watching 😂

[@Jims5543]

Came to type the same thing. I have 2x12's 20" long. Leftover from my RX7 racing days. I now have 2 BMW's (E30 & F10 M5) and a R53 Mini. I kept the boards and glad I did. They come in very handy even for floor jacks. I just bought my QJ and have to do a cat back on the Mini and power steering rack on the E30. I cannot wait to put these to use.

[@LeverPhile]

@@FU-Utube Lol, you only need one, though I ended up with two when I had a home garage to work in. Fair point though, 10 minutes is unrealistic; 15 to 20 if you are focused on being quick about it and dont need to solve any problems along the way. Having two used high mileage BMWs (e46s) means I "get" to do this alot; so I've got the work flow dialed in pretty good even with one floor jack.

[@MrOmar0021]

Strongly considering getting this for the ease and speed of getting a car ready to be worked on at home but YEAH 100% would use stands on all 4 corners even if it had a better locking mechanism.

[@TalkingHands308]

I'm sure for most people driving regular road cars, if your car is too low for these to fit under your car, you car is too low... Track cars are low because tracks are built for racing and do not have potholes or speed bumps. If you're driving your Honda Civic on the road, you don't need it that low to the ground. In regards to the product itself, I think it's great if you will be doing something with your wheels since it gets all 4 wheels off the ground at once. So like rotating your tires, changing all of the brakes, things like that. For something simple like oil changes I feel like if you have a decent floor jack, like the ones with the large handles that also double as the valves (where you just twist the handle to open or close the release valves), I feel like using one of those and some jack stands is probably simpler with less setup and might take about the same amount of time. Good video though, gives people a good idea of if this would be useful for them or not, thanks!

[@towhee7472]

If your car has front and rear central lift points like an e90 for example, I feel like using ramps and jack stands takes the same time, but at a fraction of the cost and material.

[@jaymzb3574]

This is the best unbiased review l have seen on youtube

[@turboflush]

@10:40.. the hydraulic fluid in the cylinder does not disapeer once the ramp is up. The locks are a secondary. No need for extra complications. A pin would just be a point to really mess something up. Forget it and the vehicle lifts or goes down crooked.

[@randyfleet9968]

I sprung for the Max Jack. Expensive? Yeah, but when you have to change that clutch on your Z3 it is well worth it. It does take up space when your using the lift but you get as much as 40" inch lift. And if you have a Boxster parked next to the Z3 it is a must. It seem like on a Porsche you have to drop the engine to change plugs, change the oil, swap tires, even wipe your nose!

[@M3_86]

You should use them the other way given the weight balance of the car and the direction the lock rail goes.

[@doogeerugged89]

I just started at a mom and pop body shop... and honestly i'm tired of being on the dusty floor .. they need this

[@cjlomax2156]

I've 7 vehicles - usually one is on these things for over a week .. they are a godsend. LOL - I guess everyone lifts themselves at least once after putting them together .. I know I did.

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Hahaha thanks for sharing, definitely one of the most valuable tools in our garages!

[@charliedee9276]

My 2K Vette needed a rear main seal leak fix, shop wanted a ton of money. Picked a 7000TL which is way more then the Vette needs however my Jeep does push the scales at 4500lbs. Having the Vette 27" in the air makes working under it almost enjoyable...almost.

[@GregSr]

I have a 2003 Vette and its rear main seal is leaking a LOT! My local garage wants $1700 to fix it. Were you able to fix the leak yourself?

[@charliedee9276]

@@GregSr I did. And now that I have done it in hindsight I would have gladly paid $1700 to have it done. Does your local garage know the entire drivetrain has to come out along with the entire rear subframe? It is a MAJOR pain in the ass.

[@billyince3332]

Had me dying with the faces and positions 😂😂😂

[@rossderer6154]

I have them. They are plenty solid and secure as long are your using them at or under their lb rating. The are "worth" it bud just know this is not a replacement for a lift. Its just a much easier and faster way to lift your car. Its good enough but nothing more.

[@phill3583]

Good info... Just a fyi, the air cylinders (not gas) only assist the lowering of the jack once the tires contact the ground, and suspension loaded. If the air pressure is low, the jacks may not fully lower and get stuck under the car. My complaint is the lack of grease fittings. I installed them on mine during initial set up. No need for jack stands. Even if, and it won't, the locking arm pops out. The cylinders will hold up the car.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Air _is_ a gas.

[@ChillyDippers]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH Gas mixture if we are being pedantic. ~21% Oxygen ~78% Nitrogen and ~1% fart ;-)

[@sprinterx]

The hydraulics will not hold pressure evenly on there own. Besides when you lower the car onto the stops you release all the pressure. Best to ad jack stands if working under the car.

[@TalkingHands308]

I was just about to comment that if you're concerned about the safety to also use jackstands, but then you said you did that. Good thinking.

[@gregdenman2342]

Hello. Old school stuff that when you take the tires off when servicing the brakes, put the tires under the frame so if something happens..the car can only fall as far as the clearance of the tires Safe Safe... But great video that will help me decide...

[@Mr.Innovator961]

With some easy mod’s would make a good motorcycle lift too for my 900lb G-Wing, with a plywood or steel deck on top of it.

[@markseaman4750]

I have the 5k model and a very low hot rod. My only complaint is the effort it takes to get the two units positioned properly under the car. The units are heavy, I’m old, and it takes some effort while on my knees to get the units in the right place fore and aft and parallel. Other than that, it has been fine and has worked well.

[@oxyfee6486]

I returned mine for the same reason, I’m strong, but they are too heavy, it was a pain to position them properly. I found a jack much easier and quicker.

[@markseaman4750]

Update: 11/21/23. There is a KZbin video out there that shows a cheap hack to solve the problem. It involves fitting each 1/2 of the QJ with some cheap Harbor Freight ball casters. It works great and solved the problem.

[@SuperJ213]

@@markseaman4750I just watched that video today and thought, after reading your comment, there's an option that could make life better for you! It's nice to hear you've not only found that video, but found it helpful!

[@b.vonschnauser207]

I was hoping you would get on a creeper and slide underneath the car with the camera so viewers could get a sense of the amount of room, but you still made the video informative and interesting points. Thanks for posting.

[@sprinterx]

Mine raises about 20 inches. More than my jack and stands.

[@NoferTrunions]

Decent lift BUT I'm also interested in doing rocker panel repairs so that means finding frame to lift. But even if the full 18" lift was achieved, the rockers still aren't that high. Wish they made a long version that had a drive on ramp. THAT would be amazing. (could even flush mount in floor too)

[@s208richard8]

Remember to wear gloves and safety glasses when pressurising the QuickJack, as a hydraulic fluid leak can spray out like a hypodermic needle and penetrate the skin, requiring hospital treatment. It's in the manual! Check the safety locks on both sides when lowering, forgetfulness can lead to a disaster!

[@GMoney-B]

You could also get stainless steel sheathing to cover the hoses too if it's that common enough of an issue with the fluid spraying out.

[@SpyderRacing]

Even if the arm was to be "popped off" on it's own it wouldnt matter. There is still hydrolic pressure in the piston. It's redundant by default.

[@L-Noble.YT_Hi.Res-Soundminds]

They work good but the downside is how much they system cost. I get away with a $135 3 ton hefty jack with an eBay $10 lift pad and I also have four safety stands and four low profile ramps that cost me like $70. With the ramps on all fours I just drive the vehicle on the ramps and I lift it quickly at once. Then I have an easier time getting the car higher if I need. My setup works great for me and my needs and I don't feel I broke the bank for it.

[@1chumley1]

I think I will get these and weld them to the underside of my car. This way I can work on my car anywhere. It would also double the value of my car.

[@escapefromzombieisland3690]

Seems logical. Would be even better if you got another set for your roof . Make great active roll bars.

[@kseries20-24only]

Quick Jack pays for itself, hands down. Bought mine from Northern tool in 2017 for about $1,400 and has paid for itself over and over. Every oil change I can quickly rotate tires, I've done engine swaps, transmission swaps, and most everything in-between. Have a big truck now, looking to buy the one for trucks. 👌 The only issue I've had with QJ is the rubber blocks and getting them in the pinch welds, no matter how much time you spend trying to get it perfectly one always seems to get sideways in there and start to tear them up. I've bought NEW additional blocks to solve that. You can't get a transmission out with the scissor lift jacks.

[@firstmkb]

I'm not the mechanic you are by any means, but couldn't you put a wooden block in place of the rubber blocks? They'll distribute the weight, and won't slip like steel-on-steel would. Pine, oak, whatever - just don't put the end grain vertical.

[@kseries20-24only]

@@firstmkb You probably could, I like the idea but I'm not a carpenter! They vary the blocks by height for vehicle I believe. I'm not so great at wood working. It seems like that could work and would be easier to not have to worry about placement in the pinch welds. I'm constantly taking more time to try and preserve the rubber from being destroyed again :/

[@thatguy8005]

Depends what you do with it. Mine paid for itself with two uses.

[@stevecuthbert8856]

Great video I just wish I saw this before I bought my lift last week. I paid $1450.00 for mine. I was disappointed there were no instructions on assembly or usage but if you have any brains you can figure it out on your own. Also nothing was mentioned about the rubber blocks being included and I had bought a set plus some others on stand pipes to lift my GMC Canyon. Another use for these is for tire rotations. It makes that a breeze. Yeah and I am one of the older mechanics Barrie Stevens mentioned so this will make my life easier no doubt.

[@s3r3n1ty5]

In response to the safety feature of it possibly coming down if accidently hit, I use 4 - 6x6's cut to sit underneath the jacks just in case it was to fall. I have 2 sizes for both lift points and it gives me peace of mind when under the car. As for the metal scraping on the floor from use, I kept the 1/8" plywood from the packaging and have that underneath the jacks when using them. Great video!

[@DrewJmsn]

Thanks for this great video, very helpful! I just saw the QJ 7000TL on sale at Costco for 1500. They say it lifts to 27" with an extension. I'm a noob car guy, bought a car-intensive biz a few years and figured out quick that I need to learn to DIY as much as I can. Jack stands make me nervous. Always thought something like this would be safer and less claustrophobic, and as you pointed out can be backed up with jack stands. Sale ends 4/26. Hmmm. Anyway, thank you again!!

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Grab it! Just make sure you choose the right size for the cars that you will be lifting. Thanks for watching 😊

[@gerardjones7881]

price went up quite a bit, I opted for a midrise maxjax 2 post instead, 24 inches isn't enough. I think my second choice would be a scissor lift.

[@firstmkb]

I want to cut a recess in my concrete garage floor to keep the Quick Jacks in place all of the time for convenience, but to be able to make up the height I'm going to need a second pair underneath those. What could possibly go wrong? I wish this was a good idea instead of a bad idea, but I thought someone ought to be able to laugh at the things my brain comes up with. To be clear, I am definitely not cutting holes in my floor, nor building a Jenga tower of jacks, and can't afford the Quick Jacks right now. They sound great though!

[@SlickSniper3]

Thanks for the video! Just ordered these for my MKV Supra. Gona make oil change and track wheel changes a breeze.

[@jim6442]

You stated that one side would fall if the locking arm was knocked out of place. Not true. It still has plenty of hydraulic pressure to hold it. If what you said was true then it would fall when you stopped pressing the button to raise the jacks. And yes, I have some and have used them to change transmissions, and build a racecar. I've spent a lot of time under cars using quick jacks. I would suggest jackstands as an added safety when doing something that could move the car a lot like a manual transmission replacement but I've never had a failure.

[@crip4forml]

stay safe lads, place spare wheels flat on the ground, underneath your fitted wheels for additional peace of mind

[@superbird24]

I would recommend placing Jack stands or a stack of bricks on each corner as a safety measure.

[@swaggerjacker1482]

That was my thought as well. I’m sure they were designed and tested, BUT you never know. I would definitely put jack stands under as well

[@sprinterx]

Bricks are not safe

[@superbird24]

@@sprinterx Better than nothing…

[@eric_b_3975]

Great review, just exactly what l was hoping to received when l saw your video. I’m thinking of investing in the heavier TL 7000 model. I think l made up my mind; excellent review, thanks. I’ll be waiting for a sale somewhere so l can make a purchase.

[@muiltirelojero]

Costco is selling the 7000 at CA$ 1 840 tax and shipping is included

[@jvh22a]

I'm also looking to get the 7000tl version. Costco has it for 1599 bundle. I need to make sure it will fit my nissan xterra and my small honda.

[@harrycee656]

You should use jackstands regardless of how long you are under the car.

[@bobbg9041]

Your limited to going under from frt to back, you cant go in from the side, but all lifts have some type of restrictions. I think if you buy a compact model with plenty of lift capacity them adding your own long c channel with pads could lift a longer wheel base like a suv or truck. So if you own a mini truck and a compact car one unit is all you would need, c channel can be renenforced. Its funny I was looking for something like this mainly to do oil changes insted of driving up on ramps becuse my car is lowered the ramps tend to drag on the bumpers bottom. But I also think a 4 point design with 4 towers might work better. What would be nice in an in floor model you can just park over and lift when you need it. But thats going to cost a lot more and stay with the house.

[@rexlor]

Came for the jack review. Stayed for the Touring

[@SchrodingersBox]

Absolutely fantastic presentation. Best one I have seen on the product. Definitely helped me secure my decision!! many thanks.

[@NhoyBarangay]

I'm poor. This is the only lift I could afford. I own the extended 7000 series; everything still works fine after 5 years of use.

[@papabits5721]

I wanted these but couldn't afford or justify the cost, I bought the air bag jack instead and wish I had done it long ago. We will see how long they last.

[@geoffmcnew5863]

For front engine / forward weight bias cars, you'd be better to reverse them

[@robertungaro6431]

Thank you for an informative presentation.

[@woodzyfox4735]

IM looking at these or a perm vert lift. But i kinda like these, if i ever move they will be super easy to pack up.

[@MikailStoner]

These would be a great substitute for a trading lift if you don't have the space or your concrete slab isn't suitable.

[@monica93304]

I'm tempted to buy this to lift my Audi B5 S4 and old VW Beetle. I think the 3500 model would work. Thanks for the video.

[@abradic]

Nice vid! I have seen this at Costco and your vid has me really considering them. I was wondering how the safety is...it does seem like a pin would have made sense for peace of mind. I have a 3 car garage and really want the MaxJax, but I worry that one of the posts will be too close to my wall. If I set it up for the center spot then I'm constantly having to bolt and unbolt a post. These won't give as much room underneath, but in reality it should be more than adequate for most things. Plus it's portable, stows away, and costs less.

[@sprinterx]

These are relatively easy to set up, especially if you can leave them on the floor beside the car. I slide them out and disconnect one hose that is behind the car. Lifting up one end of the units takes a bit of effort but they roll easily on a garage floor. Disconnecting the hose is a bit tricky as well as getting them aligned with the pads under the car. All in all I like them. The Max Jack only lifts about 4 feet which seems like an awkward height to work under a car.

[@abradic]

@@sprinterx I wound up buying them and love them! I put 2 2x4's on a wall to cover 3 studs, and attached the hangars to them and hang them on the wall. They're heavy, but I'm tall enough that they're not a hassle to lift and stow for me. Disconnecting is easy as long as you completely depressurize after lowering them down...leave the down button pushed for 5-10 seconds more. Make sure the ball on the hose end is aligned with the inward notch as well when pulling the hose to disconnect. My only issue is getting it past the second safety being a pain, I'm going to add a little more fluid and see if that's the fix. ***Edit*** A little more fluid addressed the issue, the quickjacks easily make the second safety lock now. Just make sure not to fill the reservoir all the way, you need an air gap.

[@FU-Utube]

ignore the pin comment, I have them and there is no legit way you are smacking out the mechanical lockout.

[@RichBellamy]

I'm not sure the air pressure ein the gas cylinder needs to be equal, they only need to be enough to drive the fluid back through the pump under no load. The pump synchronizes each hydraulic cylinder by fluid volume, pressure in each line might be different depending on load, but delta between the air cylinders should create a delta in speed

[@Shraedar]

I just got a set of these and I've seen people use a jack stand underneath the quick jack just in case the locking arm comes loose. doesn't look like a terrible idea just for some redundancy

[@Dnasty1]

Great vid very informative and I like how you mentioned all the safety precautions. It's literally black friday today and i'm looking at this the most. I'm basically a diy mechanic and using a floor jack is most of the hard work.. also my garage is pretty cramped so a jack cant even make a full swing sometimes. My only real concern is the noise level and does it matter if the garage has a slight slope?

[@EdA-bz3bu]

Mine are rusting after two years (about 30 uses) and the air seal is leaking on one of the towers I called quicjack BUT *out of warranty they are NOT serviceable and I have to buy another tower 🤦🏻‍♂️.. If you start from on the wall, It’s faster with a floor jack or ramps for oil change, brakes or tire rotation. And are very heavy (of course). Otherwise nice to have as if they are already set up and you pull in the car and just slide them under it. Couple cars I have to remember to drive over couple 2x6 to fit the towers under the frame .

[@TheBimmerBarn]

2 years and rusting? You must live near some salt or something, mine only have some surface rust on the bottom which gets scraped from dragging them across the floor. I love my quickjacks for daily use.

[@mustng9646]

$1000…… not anymore ! 😂😂😂 Great and informative review

[@Ozzypup1]

I thought about a set of these for a minute. But decided its much cheaper to buy 2 harbor freight floor jacks and 4 cinder blocks. If Im just doing oil I lift the front up only toss a couple chunks of 2x4 on top of the blocks and rest the car on those. If I want to have the whole car off the ground then Ill use all 4 blocks to keep it off the ground. I just use a couple chunks of wood on the blocks to get more lift and to protect the car. Ive been doing this for years. Its cheap and works great.

[@ammar1811]

Don't use cinder blocks!!! They can disintegrate suddenly.

[@Ozzypup1]

@@ammar1811 I lay chunks of 2x4 over them to destribute the weight. And never leave them outside. I also lay them the same way they are set when being used for construction.

[@zdc590]

Too much setup, too much space to store them, too much space taken up underneath the car, too many lines and cables. Takes less time to jack up the car and set it on stands or race ramp tire blocks.

[@bobjustbob6495]

Grew up doing all the maintenance and repairs on my own cars using ramps and jack stands and chocking the wheels. T. hat’s what we had available , never had a problem , accident or mishap. Ramps take up space as well , but definitely one hell of a lot easier and faster

[@jacksonnra1856]

If it was permanently set up I see it's benefits but it takes me ten minutes to jack up most cars and put jackstands in corners and have more access points. I'm limited enough by where the jackstands are. These look like they'd be in the way even more.

[@ludwigkirchner08]

10 minutes. haha. not a chance. I can pull my car in the garage and have it lifted on these jacks in under 5 minutes, and lower in 5 seconds. You can't lower in 5 seconds and drive off and check your work. Apples vs oranges

[@vettepwr23]

I do like mine but I find that I only use them if needed, as it take so much time to set them up as opposed to a simply using a jack and jack stands.

[@jinx5582]

Check valve would always stop that piston from collapsing.

[@trumpsucks2290]

the quick jacks do seem like they're good quality affordable lifts. the only issue is that 25 + a few inches while under the car is a bit claustrophobic and limited space to do say remove the exhaust pipe or drop the tranny underneath (may not even be able to do it).

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Watch my videos! Ive down all sort of work under these quickjacks, just like you mentioned. Plus, the updated model of these Jack's they currently sell have an additional 4inches of clearance! Very versatile, I love my quickjacks (not sponsored to say that btw 😂)

[@SomeOneHasToWork]

They’re great, I got the 7000, cause I also have a truck, the extension bracket was needed to get to my jack pads on the 530xi wagon…Humor us, do you have them in reverse, I find the weight of the engine is best served with the proper direction front - rear…..other than that , be prepared for your adult sons moving back in your garage to work on all their cars 😂