[1funride]

326HO-Lemans, I don't have one of these lifts, but have owned a lift for many years and to be honest I didn't read through all these posts, BUT I will say do some research before assuming the elbow is wrong. With many lifts they put restrictions in to prevent the car from crashing down in the event of a hose rupture, it's preferred to have it drop slowly. That is what jumped out when I saw the elbow pic, I could be talking out my azz, but check into it first before changing it out to one without a restriction.

[326HO-Lemans]

Finally got replacement part from Bendpak. Could not get answer from them on what was correct. Replacement is not restricted.
I wonder what would have happened with one hose restricted.


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[Ogre]

Great info here as usual PY'ers. Kudos to everyone who asked questions, and especially those with the posted experiences. I read this thread before my recent knee replacement surgery. As I was getting my 72 LeMans vert off the jack stands and on the floor in case it needed to be moved, I was wondering about the "utility" for those of us with limited body movements.

Getting down on one knee (if lucky) and crawling on the concrete floor was tough and will be tougher now. Would the QuickJack (CostCo has 'em on sale now) be easier to use than floorjack/crawl around/jack stands for those unable to get on the floor? Or would they be worth it? This thread has had a great "capability" discussion, but I am only asking about using them with less than full bodily functions.

Just FYI, my '72 HT body is on my rotisserie, and the frame/engine is on top of my four-post lift. So I have to work on the vert on the floor under the lift. Would the Quick Jack make it easier to lift the vert for trans/rear/underneath access than floor jacking ... jack stand moving ... and remove the floor jack?

Thanks IA guys. As always great info from knowledgeable folks who actually work on their cars is helpful.

Ogre

[The Champ]

One of the major reasons I bought a QJ was the result of my last cancer surgery. Kneeling down to polish rims was an extremely painful experience. With the QJ, I could get the car lifted high enough so I could sit on my rolling stool to polish rims.

My problem wasn't my knees, it was the fact that my last cancer surgery required one of the 4 surgeons carving out my right side core muscles wear scar tissue from cancer surgery #1 had run amok. Bending over or kneeling caused severe pain issues to my core area.

QJ worked great for that. I have to admit that I recently sold my QJ to my younger brother. We sold our previous house where I had a 1200 sq ft work shop in addition to a 700 sq ft attached garage. Our new home only has a little over 1000 sq ft - so I bought a 4 post lift so I could get our 2 daily drivers and the Camaro and GTO in the garage.

Photo shows the Camaro up in the air to make polishing rims much easier.

[Ogre]

Thanks Champ. I liked your earlier review.

My main concern is that if I have to get down on the floor to situate the Quick Jack, I haven't gained anything, and the purchase may be a waste of money.

Kneeling is out for me, but if I can get it under the vehicle from my rolling seat, it might be worth it.

Ogre

[indymanjoe]

My QJ showed up a month ago. bought it because of all the people here that liked them. for me I was tired of cribbing each corner to get it high enough to work on. Then disassembling it all to lower it back to the ground. Now its a breeze to lift and lower. Is it heavy? yes i bought the xl version for stability.(little longer,6inches actually) But once i get down to place the lifting point blocks and make sure its all centered its just a button press to get the ole girl in the air. I keep the system under the car so i only have to move the side rails that do the lifting,think heavy awkward. Putting my drive shaft loop in,trans pan filter and seal,some minor exhaust work in and an oil change made a big difference for me vs the old way. better than a 2 post lift? no way. better than jacks and jack stands? hell yea!

[dataway]

Ogre ... I'm a pretty fit 64 year old with everything working ... and I still find getting down on the floor to adjust the QJ to be a bit of a pain. There is always a bit of nudging this way and that to get the pads where you want them, laying down on the floor to eyeball how they look side to side etc.

And of course they have to be slid out of the way to drive the car in and out of the shop. Don't get me wrong, I love mine, and it's better than jack stands any way you look at it. But don't get the idea you position them and forget them and just and up and down button. They do require time on the floor most every time you use them unless you never move the QJ or the car.

If you plan on having the car in the air a while, or need to work underneath ... they are excellent, but if you have limited mobility you are going to find it a bit of a chore to position the jacks and you can probably forget getting them off the floor and storing them without a helper.

I don't kneel much at all using them ... I do however lay on the floor a lot to nudge them around before lifting. Not sure how high your rolling seat is ... but far as I know none of the QJ go high enough to be in a seated position under the car.

IF getting on the floor is not possible, I would call the QJ a non-starter.

[Ogre]

Thanks, Dataway.

The reviews by everyone on the capabilities was so enticing, I thought it might work for me. But the few videos on-line seemed to require the same sequence you described. And my old 76 yo "rode-hard-and-put-up-wet" multiple joint surgeries body is not a candidate for that.

So I'll end my dragging this thread back up ... I'm sure someone else will in the future. LOL

Ogre

[69 Limelight]

Ogre, you might look into "Kwik-Lift.com" might work for you. I see on their .com site they are currently on a production hold (made in Tulsa, Ok.) but I see on Facebook Marketplace there are two for sale in Arkansas and you're in Texas. Might be doable. I have one and like it only have to get down on floor one time to line up floor jack under lifting tube. Still it's just a lower cost compromise. Best to have both a 4 post and 2 post lifts. Best of everything. But $$$'s.

[Ogre]

Originally Posted by 69 Limelight

Ogre, you might look into "Kwik-Lift.com" might work for you.

Interesting design, 69 Limelight!

That might be an option down the road. Thank you.

Ogre

[Greg Reid]

I agree with everything said here about it being a bit of a hassle to get into position before you actually lift the car but it is a hundred times better than the old way with jack stands and floor jacks.
I find that the two handles they include, I can't remember what they called them, are very helpful in moving them around. You just hook it over the framework somewhere and drag it into position. This is once they are already close to being in position but just need a few inches this way or that.

[KJB]

I ordered the 6000ELX to accommodate the lift point spread on my 62 Grand Prix. It is very heavy and moving it was almost impossible by myself. An online search tuned me in to a wheel kit and it is awesome. Now I can reposition my QJ by sliding it under the car just using my foot and pulling it out is a one-handed breeze. I got mine from Etsy and at the time they said it was the last one but it looks like it is back in stock again. It isn't cheap at $349 but it's a night and day difference for me when using my QJ. Here is a picture of my GP on the QJ and you can see the wheels are off the ground when the lift is actuated so the QJ isn't going to move. I have also included the link to Etsy. Not sure why QJ doesn't offer this. There are several other You Tube videos on making cheaper versions of a wheel kit but I love this one.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/9102968...ack-hydraulic?

[KJB]

Well lo and behold, I have sold my 62 Grand Prix and no longer have a need for my 6000 ELX Quick Jack. If you are looking for one, I am willing to offer a sweet deal. The Quick Jack still looks like new and I have only used it to lift my Grand Prix 3 times for oil changes. I paid $1,972 for it and Quick Jack now lists it for $2,005. I am willing to sell mine for 1/3 off at $1,300 and I will include the $349 wheel kit that makes rolling the heavy Quick Jack around a breeze. It is located just outside of Green Bay, WI.

[Half-Inch Stud]

Well, my Sears 1 1/2 Ton floor Jack gave up last week; it got the car up. I worked the Trans Filter, then it let itself down. A real loss of HYD holding pressure.

Got a new aluminum Floor jack "Diehard" from ADV Auto zone. Has a lower minimum height which may be nice for wife's car.


Anyway, I bought the Sear 1 1/2 in 80-81 wheni was 14-15, and wonder about rebuilding the CYL? Are there kits? Sure i will go search but kit vs replacement CYL, or scrap?!

[KS circutguy]

try harbor freight next time.
https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...ck-stands.html

[Half-Inch Stud]

Originally Posted by KS circutguy

try harbor freight next time.
https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...ck-stands.html

Well, for good or not, there ought not be a next time. Harbor Fright has a big selection though.

[sdbob]

Local tire shop buys HF lasts couple years.Then pitch them for new. Seems ashame. However to find a hydraulic jack rebuilder around here is is impossible.

[Greg Reid]

I rebuilt my old 1960s floorjack HIS. It was my Grandfather's. Can't recall the company but I found them by doing a search for the jack name and model #.
I do like my HF lightweight aluminum jack though...

[KS circutguy]

The new Harbor Freight Pro series jacks are as good or better than Mac-Snap on etc.
They have really stepped up the game.
I'm also a fan of the Icon branded Pro tools.
Excellent.