EZ Car Lift or Quick Jack BL-5000

I have my choice narrowed down to these two. I know of the passion for MaxJack here, but it won't work in my garage. I need to be able to raise a car left, right, or in the middle. I could install and brace three sets of posts for a MaxJack, but then I still have to keep the posts somewhere and don't have space for them. Both the EZ and BL-5000 will store under one of the cars when not in use. Looking for others that debated these two and made a decision, and comments on how they made the choice. Thank you!

I just went through this process last month. The Quickjack videos looked cool and it's had a lot of positive reviews. I'm not a big fan of the hydraulic fluid, lines and a pump...but it looks like they did a good job of making it compact, and the price is $650 less than the EZCarlift. I really wanted to like this unit. The main thing that killed this lift for me was the relatively narrow 50" lifting points. This is barely adequate to reach the jacking points on my 2 smaller cars...so I was very concerned how this might limit its use for other vehicles. If you search this forum, you'll see others with the same concern.

I understand the popularity of the Quickjack. I think it's the best "bang for the buck" lift out there at $1295 and free shipping. But if price is not your primary concern, I think the EZCarlift is a unique product that is tough to beat.


Here's where I think the EZCarlift lift beats the QuickJack:

• Raises car higher than QuickJack by a few inches
• Wider lifting points: 60" (expandable to 66") vs. 50" for the QuickJack
• Complete accessibility to underneath the vehicle...even from the sides
• Mechanical simplicity - no hydraulic lines, pump, fluid, nothing to leak or connect
• No external power source required (The right cordless drill will work with an EZCarlift!)
• Optional casters let you push your car around your garage while it's on the lift.
• Safe design...raise it as much or as little as you want. No worry about safety stops.
• Extremely compact when stowed away.
• Can be used for things other than just lifting a car.

EZCarlift Negatives:

• It costs 50% ($650) more than the Quickjack BL5000!
• It can "only" lift 4400 pounds (that's good enough for me)
• The width of the lift is determined by the cross bars you select. You may need additional cross bars if lifting multiple vehicles with different widths.

The EZCarlift is expensive because it's not being mass-produced in China. It's made of quality materials (steel, aluminum, etc) that are machined and hand assembled in the US. It's a fascinating device and doesn't look or feel like a cheap product. When you call the phone number to order one, the guy who designed it answers the phone! How cool is that?!?

Needless to say...I bought an EZCarlift and I'm very happy with it.

I agree with “Top Fuel” -

I’d add - I was only going to buy one - so spending the extra money for all the “Pluses" was an easy decision for me. I’ve never been unhappy buying great design and high quality tools.

Compared to all the other options I looked at - one big advantage to me - was having full access to slide in under the sides of the car. That is the usual approach when both my son and I are working together. Plus being able to slide a floor jack in from the side - to lower transmissions/rear ends etc.

The BL-5000 is called the Portable Racing Lift - and it will raise/lower the car quicker - so if an extra minute is important putting up with the hoses/pumps and fluids might be worth it to someone. I’m usually not in a hurry.

The EZCarLift stores flat up against any wall completely assembled and ready to go when you need it. - so it is NOT in the way when you don’t need it. Another big plus.

No one will really miss the extra $650.00 a year or two from now - - but they might miss many of the advantages the EZCarLift has to offer year after year.

FWIW,
Carl B.

I had a EZ lift made for my Vette about 3 years ago with all the options and love it. Great lift for doing brakes, detailing or even storage. A little pricy but I feel well worth it. Company has great costumer service and stay in touch with you if they find an issue or an upgrade they think you should be aware of. One thing I won't do is get under the car with this lift but then again I freak out whenever I get under a car on any lift. Guess it's just a phobia I have.

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Anyone else have an EZ lift?
I'm considering getting one

You might also consider the Kwik-lift.

www.kwik-lift.com

We manufacture it right here in the USA,
Nothing Chinese about it.

My dad has a kwik lift in his garage. For me, it's a little high for working underneath on a creeper, but is really at the right height for doing "wheel" work from outside. You can either park right on the lift or slide it under the car when not in use. It's easy to set up for different cars. All in all a great product for the price, especially if ceiling height is limited in your shop.

I just ran all new fuel lines on my 59 a couple months ago on the kwik-lift. I do have a creeper with an adjustable back rest. THAT makes it really nice under there. I can reach everything I need.

I have had the ezcarlift for a number of years. I really like it. I have lifted a variety of cars and motorcycles. I do lift my wife's Honda Odyssey with the lift without any problems. I have more than one set of the cross bars and I do have the motorcycle kit. However, when changing tires or servicing the rear end on my Valkyrie Interstate, I actually use the ezcarlift without the motorcycle kit and turn the lift sideways and lift the bike in the center.

A couple of pluses for me are the ability to store it out of the way and the fact that the unique acme drivescrew system allows for the lift to be in the "safe" position all the time. The lift also has infinite lift positions due to its unique drive system. For me, this ability to raise or lower it to any height within its lift parameters helps with installing suspension parts or lowering my motorcycles to a point where I can insert the axles through the wheels without having to support the wheels in the air. You can raise or lower the lift to any point where "the holes line up."

I have also serviced garden tractors, lawn mowers, and snow blowers with the lift. I have used it as a support for cutting plywood and as a support when welding. Really, once you get using the lift, you start to imagine all kinds of uses for it.

The lift is made completely in the US and all of the metal used in the lift is also made in the US. No China steel or aluminum. When you call the company, you talk to the owner/designer of the lift. Customer service is what Boytcho is all about. Yes, it is a little more expensive than the others, especially when you add cross bars or the extensions(highly recommended), but I looked at it as something I would use for many years and over the course of time, that added cost would not turn out to be much per year of use.

You might want to give Boytcho a call and just talk to him. He answers the phone morning, noon, and night. If you decide it is something you want to buy, I suggest getting the add-ons at the same time for the best pricing. Make sure you ask him about "hockey pucks." You will find them very useful in using the lift. I do use an 8 amp Milwaukee drill to drive the lift mechanism. Slower rpm is better so my drill is 0-850 rpm but you will need at least an eight amp drill to run the lift.

Good luck with whatever you decide!

Looks to me like the crossbars are in the way for header, transmission and possibly driveshaft removal.

Why not something like this ?

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-MR-06-Portable-Midrise-Lift

Once you lift the vehicle, you can remove the non-drive cross bar for access to remove trans, exhaust, etc.

32roadster said:

I just ran all new fuel lines on my 59 a couple months ago on the kwik-lift. I do have a creeper with an adjustable back rest. THAT makes it really nice under there. I can reach everything I need.

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I have one of these, as well. Must be an Okie thing, since they're made here??

Love mine, but need to get one of those adjustable creepers.

hey mo
LOL...yea get you one of the creepers. As I get younger, it really helps...

www.kwik-lift.com

It's been over 2 months! Which one did you choose?

The infinite width and ease of storage are the dealmakers for me on the BL5000. You don't have to remove the cross bars at any time (since there aren't any) and the EZCarLift basically takes up an entire wall when assembled and stood on its end. That would interfere with the myriad of tools I have on wall hangers and I'd rather just unplug the hydraulic lines and stand the BL5000 jacks on their end or slide them under a shelving unit.

I have easy access to 115v service almost everywhere I go. Even at the tracks that don't provide electrical service I bring my own 230v generator to run the compressor, charge radio's, etc. Adding the BL5000 to the list would actually be easier than stacking the 8 jack stands and 2 floor jacks we normally travel with.

I chose EZ Car Lift and am very pleased with the decision. You can disassemble to two cross bars and then either store the unit under the center of a car, or you have two separate pieces that are about the size of the Quick Jacks. Keeping the EZ assembled and leaning against a wall is nice, if you have the wall space. I don't.

The EZ is slow to raise and lower. When working on a garage project, I tell myself it's not so bad and this is a hobby. If I was at the track and needed to get a car up and down between sessions, I would probably choose Quick.

There are two really nice features of the EZ. First is the infinite height. I have used that way more than I thought I would. Second is that when up it is possible to slide under it from the side. In a tight residential garage this is really nice to not have to just attack from the front or back. Again, at a track setting this is not such a big deal.

In summary, if my primary purpose was to use it at the track and home use in a regular residential garage is secondary, I would pick Quick Jack. If home is the main use, I would pick (and am very glad that I did, thanks Carl B!!!) EZ Car Lift.

Top_Fuel said:

I just went through this process last month. The Quickjack videos looked cool and it's had a lot of positive reviews. I'm not a big fan of the hydraulic fluid, lines and a pump...but it looks like they did a good job of making it compact, and the price is $650 less than the EZCarlift. I really wanted to like this unit. The main thing that killed this lift for me was the relatively narrow 50" lifting points. This is barely adequate to reach the jacking points on my 2 smaller cars...so I was very concerned how this might limit its use for other vehicles. If you search this forum, you'll see others with the same concern.

I understand the popularity of the Quickjack. I think it's the best "bang for the buck" lift out there at $1295 and free shipping. But if price is not your primary concern, I think the EZCarlift is a unique product that is tough to beat.


Here's where I think the EZCarlift lift beats the QuickJack:

• Raises car higher than QuickJack by a few inches
• Wider lifting points: 60" (expandable to 66") vs. 50" for the QuickJack
• Complete accessibility to underneath the vehicle...even from the sides
• Mechanical simplicity - no hydraulic lines, pump, fluid, nothing to leak or connect
• No external power source required (The right cordless drill will work with an EZCarlift!)
• Optional casters let you push your car around your garage while it's on the lift.
• Safe design...raise it as much or as little as you want. No worry about safety stops.
• Extremely compact when stowed away.
• Can be used for things other than just lifting a car.

EZCarlift Negatives:

• It costs 50% ($650) more than the Quickjack BL5000!
• It can "only" lift 4400 pounds (that's good enough for me)
• The width of the lift is determined by the cross bars you select. You may need additional cross bars if lifting multiple vehicles with different widths.

The EZCarlift is expensive because it's not being mass-produced in China. It's made of quality materials (steel, aluminum, etc) that are machined and hand assembled in the US. It's a fascinating device and doesn't look or feel like a cheap product. When you call the phone number to order one, the guy who designed it answers the phone! How cool is that?!?

Needless to say...I bought an EZCarlift and I'm very happy with it.

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After looking at a lot of different lifts, I decided that the EZCarlift was the best choice for me. Should be here in a week or so. And he has a $500 discount for 4th of July, if anybody’s interested. And he still answers the phone himself. Nice guy.

OP checking back in. See my post #16, four year later (wow, time flies) all of the first impressions still hold true. The infinite lift height is really nice. Raise a lowered car about 4 inches to do underhood work without bending over as much. Removing seats or detailing rocker panels set it at the rolling chair height. Still very happy with the purchase.

Anyone have an idea how often they run promo sales for EZCarLift? I just became aware of it reading through this thread. Not ready to drop money to jump on a deal this weekend, but if they do it twice a year, I’ll keep it in mind for the next time.

There was an end of year sale when I bought mine so I suspect the sales are fairly regular.

Thanks! I emailed him and he was kind enough to extend the holiday sale pricing if I wasn't ready just yet. Unfortunately I'm looking at fall (or even end of year) so I can clear out some projects taking space in the garage (things I've been procrastinating on). I think this will be a nice solution and it's good to see long term owners chiming in with positive feedback.

I've been happy with my Kwik-Lift, but I've yet to find a way to safely and comfortably support the car via jacking points to work on wheels/suspension. It's great as a four post lift.

RKA said:

Anyone have an idea how often they run promo sales for EZCarLift? I just became aware of it reading through this thread. Not ready to drop money to jump on a deal this weekend, but if they do it twice a year, I’ll keep it in mind for the next time.

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I suggest calling Boytcho and talking to him about when he will be running his next sale. He is a great guy to talk to and will answer any questions you might have about his lift.

Hi

Very handy thread, been looking for a lift that moves with the car lifted ideally, so I can put the project to one side in the double garage and carry on with normal life when I am not working on it.

Costco uk doing the quick jack system for £900 plus vat for those interested in the uk, which caught my eye and got me searching, to find the EZ lift and this thread.

Both of these would be great to own but for my personal situation, with a very low roof and an over head electric door to avoid denting the car roof with, the EZ looks ideal. But it’s more money and shipping to uk will smart a bit I am sure.

Please feel free to comment on the key points for me below if I have this right etc

EZ for
Moves with the car lifted. With a kit.
Infinite adjustment

EZ against
Cost and shipping to uk

Quickjack for
Cheaper and Costco Mk just up the road.
Lockouts but only in 2 positions?

Against
Fixed once lifted can not move the car
Hydraulic lines on the floor will always be in the way
Top position will foul the door beams on the roof but these can be moved.



Question, portability is not a key feature for me, although very handy to have, but how does the EZ tear down re the lift mechanism that attaches to the other side ?

I am considering the EZCARLIFT however would like to use it in my driveway while I detail my vehicles. the drive has a slight decline... any issue with using the EZCARLIFT on this scenario?