MKTR Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Hi All, I am getting too old and wary to keep jacking my car up corner by corner ready for axle stands, and I do not have the money or garage space for a proper hoist system. Therefore I have been thinking of treating myself to a portable system such as www.quickjacklift.co.uk - does anyone have any experinece of these? I could not find anything on the search forum. Many thanks, Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR5tar Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) Hi Mark, I don't have any experience of the Quickjacklift, but I can see the attraction in terms of ease of storage, portability, and a clear access channel underneath, but have you considered a mid-rise scissor lift as an option. A lot would depend on the height of your garage and whether you'd be able to leave the lift in place, but if you do have the space, then the scissor lift will give the extra height to work seated under the car (unless you are particularly tall). I went for the SJR lift, which was around the same money as the mid-price Quickjack I seem to remember. I've no relationship with the firm, other than being a satisfied customer. It, or similar, might be worth you taking a look at. Here's mine in action ... Only negative is that access underneath is limited in some areas, but this can be got around in most instances by either driving forward on to the lift or reversing on. Edited September 11, 2017 by TR5tar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PYU940F Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 I like the quickjack as I do not have mains power in my garage so I can power it from a 12v battery. Like you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PYU940F Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Like you Mark, am getting tired of jacking up corners and put axle stands underneath. This may be the answer. Simon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quicksilver Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 what about this? or silimar http://www.cjautos.eu/MINI_TILTING_CAR_LIFT_p/cl03.htm Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Marcel, I had one of those, but couldn't use it - it needs to be rolled under the car from the side, and my garage (at least the free floor space!) isn't wide enough. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Mark In ignorance of the TR4, is there no central part of the chassis, fore and aft, that will allow you to lift one end up at a time, to put the axle stands in? Twice as fast and probably safer than corner by corner. You need a trolley jack to do this, probably one with a 'long reach', and in alloy to make it lighter to move around. These can cost £200ish. Like the below. The rally boys use side stands, that need the car to be adapted, but give free access under the car. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quicksilver Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Pete, is it not possible to park the TR above the tiltinglift? Like Darren did with the scissor-lift? Two wooden ramps to drive up? Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Yes, you could use wooden ramps, but then they'll get in the way. I suppose you could remove them when you need access, but that's more clutter in the garage. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Not sure how important "portable" is but these scissor lifts weigh in at about 550kg and having moved them on a smooth garage floor with 3 trolley jacks it's not a move I'd be keen on doing often. Other than that "in the floor" they go, no bruises then, they stick up about 110mm, (bruises to show from when I fell over it (prior to sinking). So consider carefully, if you can't or won't sink them then maybe the others are the way to go. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR5tar Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Mick makes a good point about the scissor lift that I have not being that portable. I have moved it on my own (it has rollers), but it was a struggle, so ideally once you have it in the place where you want to use it it is best that it stays there. I've not found tripping over it to be a problem myself, because if the car isn't in the garage then I'm not usually either. However, sinking it as Mick did is the best solution if you have the means and skill to do that. Good luck with whatever you choose Mark. Cheers, Darren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JonathanE Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 I would be very interested to hear how you get on. I have been looking at and thinking about this http://www.carlift-ramp-mr1.com/. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quicksilver Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) Hi Jonathan, it is a lot of money for what you get. and it needs space to store. i prefer a solution like Mick. take a look at; https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=367055&highlight=scissor+lift Marcel Edited September 12, 2017 by Quicksilver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MKTR Posted September 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Thanks for all your comments and thoughts. I feel that the sissor lifts will not give me the access I may want and the ramp type systems need more storage than I would want to use. As there are no particualr negative comments over the quicklift then I will probably add it to my Christmas wish list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR5tar Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 You may or may not consider it a negative Mark, but the cost of the QuickJack system (£1100+ for the lowest priced option) seems high when you consider that the end result (in terms of height) is not significantly better than using trolley jacks and axle stands. Yes, I can see that it's going to be easier to use and you say that is one of your main considerations, so fair enough. Let us know how you get on with it. Cheers, Darren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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