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Been considering a set of these for a while, but wasn't sure how well they would fit. Measured up several times and even modelled it on a computer to convince myself they would fit between the wheels and pick up on the outrigger corners.
Took the plunge with the offer at cosco and they arrived this morning. Set them up tonight and pretty happy with them. Car is higher than I expected although it looks lower in the pictures.
Full height
Mid height
Blocks are on the outrigger corners, but I think I can get it slightly further forward. Also considering making up ome custom blocks with a hole for the outrigger to body bolt. Will experiment a bit further tomorrow and try an get some better pictures.
Took the plunge with the offer at cosco and they arrived this morning. Set them up tonight and pretty happy with them. Car is higher than I expected although it looks lower in the pictures.
Full height
Mid height
Blocks are on the outrigger corners, but I think I can get it slightly further forward. Also considering making up ome custom blocks with a hole for the outrigger to body bolt. Will experiment a bit further tomorrow and try an get some better pictures.
Interesting, as I too was convinced they wouldn't fit from looking at pictures on line, saw them on offer in Costco the other week, cheaper than buying from the official site and was very tempted, cheaper than a mid rise scissor lift which I'd really like, but much more easy to purchase and set up.
How high are the wheels off the floor when fully raised?
I'd like to see pictures of where the blocks sit on the chassis and the lift.
How high are the wheels off the floor when fully raised?
I'd like to see pictures of where the blocks sit on the chassis and the lift.
Had a bit more time with it tonight. A couple of videos below:
https://youtu.be/dovbKI8RFgc
https://youtu.be/aoVWbGp1Cg4
The height fully raised on the supplied blocks is 490mm. So much higher than I could safely get using jack stands much quicker.
Front block position
Rear block poistion
Side view
Access
https://youtu.be/dovbKI8RFgc
https://youtu.be/aoVWbGp1Cg4
The height fully raised on the supplied blocks is 490mm. So much higher than I could safely get using jack stands much quicker.
Front block position
Rear block poistion
Side view
Access
Edited by angus337 on Tuesday 8th October 23:49
Must admit I'm very tempted. I bought a pair of the large hydraulic ramps several years ago, which give good clearance to the front or back, but I always seem to need to get under the middle of the car which the ramps just don't give enough headroom for!
Edited by Englishman on Wednesday 9th October 09:36
I looked at these ramps a couple of years ago.
In the end I bit the bullet and went for one of these :-
https://twinbusch.co.uk/product_info.php?products_...
Admittedly it is double the price. Another down side is that it take more room.
However, it does lift the car a metre in the air, which is just right to sit under and work.
The mobile kit effectively gives it wheels so you can move it out the way when not in use, if some reason you don't want to park over it.
In the end I bit the bullet and went for one of these :-
https://twinbusch.co.uk/product_info.php?products_...
Admittedly it is double the price. Another down side is that it take more room.
However, it does lift the car a metre in the air, which is just right to sit under and work.
The mobile kit effectively gives it wheels so you can move it out the way when not in use, if some reason you don't want to park over it.
There is no way anyone should get under a car relying on these lifts to support it
Reckon there has got to be something in the small print that mentions axle stands or some other type of secondary support
Yes they are an amazing aid but..............
The thickness of the material with a locking mechanism = danger to me
Reckon there has got to be something in the small print that mentions axle stands or some other type of secondary support
Yes they are an amazing aid but..............
The thickness of the material with a locking mechanism = danger to me
I think all the lift options have their pros and cons. My main aim was to avoid using axle stands every time I need to lift the car as I've never been 100% happy with the process especially if the car needs to be raised and lowered a few times.
I do have a set of the hydraulically adjustable drive on ramps, but as mentioned above they aren't ideal for a lot of jobs and the lead on ramps tend to slide on the floor when driving up. I did consider getting 4 of the newer low profile ramps from CJ autos, which would make it possible to drive on and lift all 4 wheels at once. They also have the advantage of raising vertically instead of in an arc. Cons were that they worked out more expensive when you include delivery to Aberdeen, also take longer to set up and are bloody heavy.
Unfortunatley, none of the "proper" lifts really worked for my garage set up. The ideal solution would have been a low rise scissor lift,which would get more height. Significantly more expensive for a decent one though, and I think I would have had to upgrade the power supply to the garage. I also didn't fancy driving over it every time I parked up, especially as the back lane to the garage is quite narrow so I have to drive in at an angle. Might still consdier one in the future if I do a garage upgrade, but would try and install it flush with the floor.
A standard two poster, is a non starter due to height. I did consider a shorter option similar to MaxJax which are theoretically portable, but the cost was over £2k + delivery and I would need the garage floor re-inforcing to install it safely. Parking between the posts is also looks pretty restrictive. I didn't really consider a 4 poster due to space / height requirements.
At the end of the day, the quick Jack isn't perfect, but is adequate for my needs at the moment and really easy to setup and operate.
In terms of safety, it seems rock solid and definately safer to lift and goes higher than jacking up onto axle stands. Theres no reason why you cant add extra protection by putting a couple of Jack stands underneath the car or the Jack's themselves, while your under the car.
I do have a set of the hydraulically adjustable drive on ramps, but as mentioned above they aren't ideal for a lot of jobs and the lead on ramps tend to slide on the floor when driving up. I did consider getting 4 of the newer low profile ramps from CJ autos, which would make it possible to drive on and lift all 4 wheels at once. They also have the advantage of raising vertically instead of in an arc. Cons were that they worked out more expensive when you include delivery to Aberdeen, also take longer to set up and are bloody heavy.
Unfortunatley, none of the "proper" lifts really worked for my garage set up. The ideal solution would have been a low rise scissor lift,which would get more height. Significantly more expensive for a decent one though, and I think I would have had to upgrade the power supply to the garage. I also didn't fancy driving over it every time I parked up, especially as the back lane to the garage is quite narrow so I have to drive in at an angle. Might still consdier one in the future if I do a garage upgrade, but would try and install it flush with the floor.
A standard two poster, is a non starter due to height. I did consider a shorter option similar to MaxJax which are theoretically portable, but the cost was over £2k + delivery and I would need the garage floor re-inforcing to install it safely. Parking between the posts is also looks pretty restrictive. I didn't really consider a 4 poster due to space / height requirements.
At the end of the day, the quick Jack isn't perfect, but is adequate for my needs at the moment and really easy to setup and operate.
In terms of safety, it seems rock solid and definately safer to lift and goes higher than jacking up onto axle stands. Theres no reason why you cant add extra protection by putting a couple of Jack stands underneath the car or the Jack's themselves, while your under the car.
The "ideal" solution will be different for everyone.
After years of axle stands I was looking for something "better" and did seriously consider these ramps.
Then I looked at a 2 post lift. Apart from cost, they would have had to have been a permanent fixture and when I looked into it, my garage floor wasn't up to it, so sorting that would have added significantly to the cost.
For me, the compromise was a scissor lift. it was a big outlay, but being able to raise a car to a decent height, in a safer manner than axle stands, and in less time, means I wish I had done it years ago. While the scissor lift is a lot bigger than the ramps, I can wheel it around and get it "nearly" out the way.
I expect that these quick ramps will be just as good, even if they don't go quite as high, and they are smaller and easier to store when not in use and are significantly cheaper.
After years of axle stands I was looking for something "better" and did seriously consider these ramps.
Then I looked at a 2 post lift. Apart from cost, they would have had to have been a permanent fixture and when I looked into it, my garage floor wasn't up to it, so sorting that would have added significantly to the cost.
For me, the compromise was a scissor lift. it was a big outlay, but being able to raise a car to a decent height, in a safer manner than axle stands, and in less time, means I wish I had done it years ago. While the scissor lift is a lot bigger than the ramps, I can wheel it around and get it "nearly" out the way.
I expect that these quick ramps will be just as good, even if they don't go quite as high, and they are smaller and easier to store when not in use and are significantly cheaper.
rigga said:
Missing the point really of the quickjack system, as its very portable and can be stored out of the way when not in use, plus those whose garage is not that big wouldn't be considering a 4 post.
Fair enough but I was really intimating that the scissor lift below at £1,600 seemed expensive when my 4 poster was less than £2K and has far more engineering involved in it to meI agree with what you are saying.
I went from wanting the quick ramps to a two post lift. The down side of a two post lift was space and not being able to move it out the way. Then I realised I would need a new garage floor and the cost went up hugely.
The scissor list is a good solution for me, but I expect had I bought the quick ramps I would be typing now how good they are.
I went from wanting the quick ramps to a two post lift. The down side of a two post lift was space and not being able to move it out the way. Then I realised I would need a new garage floor and the cost went up hugely.
The scissor list is a good solution for me, but I expect had I bought the quick ramps I would be typing now how good they are.
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