Discussion
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.
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
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.
AceOfHearts said:
I have this type. If you need to work on the wheels its easy to drop one corner onto axle stand etc. They are blooming heavy though!
I still have a pair of these kicking around, they do work well, for lifting the front or back, and I had considered getting a second pair, but felt that it would be real pain getting all four wheels on them, as they would be too high to drive on for the rear wheels. There's also quite a bit of horizontal movement when you jack them up, so you would need to be careful to balance the lifting rates between the 2 pairs. 
CJ autos do have a newer version (CR06x) which look like a better option. these are lower and lift vertically so you could probably drive on with all 4 wheels.
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