Recent content by Eddie777

I bought one of the original BL 5000 Quickjacks which didn't fit any of my 4 cars. I was amazed at the time they only made small and ex-small. However, I knew I could modify it somehow. I had adapters made by a local welder for $200 and they work perfect. Fits all my cars now. I have had zero...

Lifting an old car using a floor jack from the back or the front you can get away with jack stands. However, using the 4 suggested lifting points on a new car using jack stands is next to impossible. Car shifts too much. Gets really scary when you see the opposite jack stand in a tripod tilt.

Absolutely love mine. Quality is great. No problems. Lifted many many cars. I envy you because you have more choices and nice upgrades since I bought mine. You can put a jack stand under it if makes you feel safer or until you learn to trust it.

Easy solution. I had the same problem with my 2012 Volvo S60. In fact the wheels stayed on the ground and with little effort, I lifted it with one hand. The quick Jack has a design flaw. It starts lifting off center. Once it reaches full height it is centered and my Volvo no longer tilts...

I believe the 1x6 is much stronger than the 2x8 of Douglas Fir, however this wood is a bit brittle and might fail in the same way that Carbon Fiber can explode. I agree gluing any wood together is the best way to go. But it would be so heavy. I would not be sorry that you ordered the steel. I...

I have used a wood called IPE. You can order it at a lumber yard. It is 6 times stronger than Oak. They call it Iron Wood. It sinks in water. Comes in thin 1 X6 planks used in Decks. Even if you pre-drill a hole too small you cannot drive a stainless - steel screw with out snapping. I always...

No frame, just plate.

Wow, that is over priced. Just to give you an idea on what to look for, here is the guy that made mine. Looked like he specialized in BBQ grills. They were all over. http://www.reliableweldingandsteelsupply.com/ I did see other designs that just extended the QuickJack with an add on. The only...

The adapters each weigh 27 lbs. 14 ga sounds about right. I left one of the Quickjacks with him to work with. Regarding the magnets, I will post a picture. Nothing needed for the adapter or for the welder to be concerned with. Didn't mean to be confusing that they are related or needed. Just a...

Hello, Not at all. Amazingly strong. The steel doesn't flex at all. It is the same steel tubing diameter as the Quickjack. I put a 3600lb car on it no problem. Plus most of the weight is on the front. There is nothing I would change except for the placement of the 2 front guides that hold it in...

It raises the lift by 1.25 inches. I cut down the pads to a 1/2" with a table saw. It smokes but worked great.

Agreed. I did not want to modify the lift due to warranty and safety. Sorry for the low volume. I hope the plans help.

No Trouble. In fact, I will try to post a video tomorrow with plans. Cost was $200 from a local welder.

I kept the safety supports slightly loose so as the lift goes up, they give a nice ding at the proper height. When I want to lower, I use straps, someone suggested wire ties, that slide on to hold them up while lowering. BTW, I forgot to mention, I cut down the included rubber pads to about a...

Thanks, I tried the parallel option. My Mercedes is 60" from outside of each pad and the e46 is 58". The only car I can lift without the adapters is the e46 lengthwise. The lifting pads just catch as yours do. Both pads hang off each side by about an inch. From the outside of each pad it...