Vevor car lift: unbox, initial setup and first lift-ish.

[@mustangecoboosthpp3869]

I have the Quickjack, you said this unit each side weights 200 pounds? The quick jack is about 76 pounds per side for my BL-5000SLX 5000 pound lift capacity. It looks like you are lifting the car by the floor pan at the 52:54 mark of the video, that is not a good idea, you need to be out by the pinch welds were the vehicles jack goes to change a flat tire, Quickjack sells lift blocks for pinch welds so they don't get damaged. Does this jack not offer lift blocks for pinch welds? Look at the Vevor website and they show lifting father out at the pinch welds. A vehicle with a frame would be a little farther inward because you would be lifting at the frame rails but a unibody car like your Ford the jacks should be farther outside. The way you have them the car could be easier to tip off the jacks.

[@Mr.Handy-ish]

I hope I found something good to lift on, but it looks like you're right. Agree 100%. Yes...they sure are heavy! The blocks and columns it comes with aren't designed to work on the pinch weld seam "thing". I apologize for my lack of terminology. I wonder if I could just cut a slit in the blocks to work well with those lift points...or if it would ruin them for other use 🤔. I'll check if they're sold on Amazon?? Thanks again for the help/ advice.

[@mustangecoboosthpp3869]

@@Mr.Handy-ish You could always purchase the pinch weld lift blocks that Quickjack sells but I think you would be alright cutting grove down the center with a router on your blocks, they should be fine doing that.

[@Mr.Handy-ish]

@mustangecoboosthpp3869 okay...I actually just found some on Amazon that should work perfectly!! $17 for a set of 4. Seriously, thank you very much for pointing it out. I'm not a mechanic, but have been learning by doing...pushing my abilities the last few years. It's wild that you can save sooo much money doing all the work yourself even after buying tools!

[@redrider1649]

After the video and you let the ford down, did the tank overfilled?

[@Mr.Handy-ish]

@@redrider1649 I've used several times with no issue, but the level still shows overfill when down and underfilled when all the way up.

[@dfboiler]

Why do I get the feeling Mr. "I don't know, let's give it a try" is going to be in the news for "crushed under vehicle"? Hoping for his sake he was much more diligent with instructions off camera. Nope, looks like he didn't. keep adding fluid, liquid does't compress, "hydraulics" where's it going to go when you try to put it down if the tank is over filled? Did you leave the cap off and get oil all over the place? Stay safe.

[@Mr.Handy-ish]

Yep..had some air in lines for sure.

[@ralphhandyman]

Okay 👍

[@CasperGhost-g9w]

I bought one as well. Never did understand that fill level. When the lift is up the level is low.

[@mikeysgarage8325]

because the fluid is in the cylinders.

[@totallyjonesin]

@@mikeysgarage8325 Exactly.

[@LJimenez0185]

Do you recommend getting this Vevor lift? I can’t decide between this Vevor and the quick jacks I’ve read some issues with this lift but from the videos I’ve watched looks like a good option and cheaper

[@Mr.Handy-ish]

I literally have my first project up on it right now. Should have it down today with another going up (Fusion and Trailblazer). I'd like to hold off on recommending until I've used it a bit more.

[@Mr.Handy-ish]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYaYpWqCertlnpI Hot off the presses.

[@jshan8205]

Man the quickjack safety latches are betther than the vevor. The vevor you have to reach under the lift. Pinch point if something goes wrong. Quickjack are on the outside can hit it with foot to undo locking latch. One plus with the vevor it comes with the adapter and an extension to make the unit longer. Quickjacks are optional.

[@LJimenez0185]

@@jshan8205 yeah, the only reason I want the to get the Vevor is because it is cheaper but at the same time it looks like it is a company that’s will not stand behind their products, I’ve read a lot of bad experiences with warranty I’ll probably get the Quickjacka instead at least I know I’ll get a better warranty on them.

[@Mr.Handy-ish]

Thanks to both of you for doing more research than I did!...and helping others make an informed decision. So far so good with the Vevor lift...still early! The portability is already proving so useful!

[@rbarron007]

Mr Handy-ish, how is the lift working for you? I’ve had the quickjack for about 5 yrs, with casual use, and I’ve exclusively on our vehicles. So far, happy with them but they are heavy. And I love that the Vevor lifts straight up. What’s the total height on the lift?

[@Mr.Handy-ish]

Up to 26 inches...it comes with lifting blocks or adjustable columns to put on the lift. I like the portability but each side still weighs about 200 pounds. Hook up is easy. I have the Fusion up AGAIN for more front end work...control arms and wheel bearings. It's so nice being able to creeper under the car!! I've used them 6 times already. Others have made good comments about the quick jack, too...I'm sure they both have pros-cons.

[@aromad5557]

I can tell you hate reading directions as well. 😂👏🏻👍🏻

[@Mr.Handy-ish]

@@aromad5557 true??? Except I kinda glanced through and STILL messed up!!! 😬

[@AuntEdifah]

Sounds like 'hot' was the word of the day.

[@Mr.Handy-ish]

Yep...I'm such a baby!

[@tonytorres4984]

How high is it when its all the way down with no pads? My car is low, it’s 3.5 inches clearance

[@Mr.Handy-ish]

I don't think you'd make it...lemme check when I get home today. Could maybe slide it in sideways rather than driving over...

[@tonytorres4984]

@ nice, thank you, if it’s not too tall I’ll just get some low profile pads to make it work, if not i’ll have to get the quickjack or use ramps

[@Mr.Handy-ish]

Posting a video for ya now with your name on it! Close to 4.5 inches high.

[@bruceyoo3162]

What’s the max lifting point spread with extension? Looking for 72-24”.

[@Mr.Handy-ish]

m.vevor.com/clearfloor-lifts-c_12244/vevor-car-lift-7-000-lbs-capacity-portable-car-lift-with-extended-length-plates-26-8-max-height-heavy-duty-carbon-steel-truck-lift-with-120v-power-unit-auto-car-jack-lifts-for-home-garage-shop-p_010900940000

[@Mr.Handy-ish]

Quick answer is yes, it should work for you. Check specs and there's a question in Q/A about max spread between lift points. You'd be using the columns to get full lift height.

[@tonze9829]

Please read the instructions BEFORE you start assembly!

[@Mr.Handy-ish]

@@tonze9829 Good one! 😉

[@mtsanchez27]

Hello there, while setting up this lift I tried to raised it but I can't put it down, any ideas?

[@Mr.Handy-ish]

Get some heavy stuff to set on it. I did the same thing 😂...even after reading not to!

[@mtsanchez27]

@@Mr.Handy-ish ok I'll do that and will come back to let you know what happened, and hopefully works for future readers with the same problem 🤣

[@mtsanchez27]

@@Mr.Handy-ish thanks in advance!

[@Mr.Handy-ish]

@mtsanchez27 u bet!

[@mtsanchez27]

​@@Mr.Handy-ishlike I promised I'm coming back to post that if we make the same mistake, putting some heavy stuff will do the trick! 😅

[@anoopv1164]

Will lift an SUV like acura MDX or Explorer?

[@Mr.Handy-ish]

Yes. It lifted my sister's 2006 Chevy Trailblazer and my 2003 GMC Sierra 1500. Has max rated lift of 7,000 pounds.

[@anoopv1164]

​@@Mr.Handy-ishthanks

[@Mr.Handy-ish]

@anoopv1164 Glad to help!

[@glenk2254]

Not in bad shape to dead lift 200 lbs! The wheels do look a bit chintzy...

[@Mr.Handy-ish]

Thanks...wheels are holding up for now.

[@edelmiroacostajr4715]

That's what happens when you don't read instructions.

[@Mr.Handy-ish]

Worse...read it and still made the mistake!! 😭 🤣