Maxjax vs quick jacks

[Kuntzfab]

Been going back and forth trying to make a decision. I know neither will lift my f250 crew long bed diesel, but would still like one to work on my cars. Had a 4 post and it took up to much room and was a pain to do brake jobs on. Ceiling now is 9 foot 6 inches. Any input from anybody would be greatly appreciated. Like the idea I can stow them away when not needed.

 

[JohnnyK8]

Re: Max Jack's vs quick jacks

Triumph C7000 - more height more capacity and more safety stops.

Full disclosure - I have one and love it. My video is on NAT website. YouTube C7000 demo to see my video. I'd link it here but don't want to spam GJ with my link.



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[jloehlein]

Re: Max Jack's vs quick jacks

I'd either get a full-rise 2 post (would this fit?) or the quick jacks. I'm personally not a fan of the Max Jax - it's too big to be portable, and no one I've known that had one ever moved the columns after installing it, making a full-sized 2 post more useful.

 

[TomTheEngineer]

Re: Max Jack's vs quick jacks

I have a QuickJack BL5000 and I'm happy with it. They seem like they're constantly listening to customer feedback and upgrading the design. They didn't originally ship with dust covers for the hydraulic lines but the one I just bought has them, for example.

I've lifted my C7 and my ForesterXT with it without issue. Had the C7 up on it for a few days while I was waiting for tires, no problem whatsoever (granted it was sitting on the mechanical stops).

It's very portable, each unit weighs maybe 70lbs. It's easy enough to roll around the shop if that's too much for you to lift.

Mine came UPS freight in three boxes. Assembly took maybe 30 minutes (just putting the fittings on the hoses and adding fluid).

Ideally I would install a two post lift but I just don't have room for it. I can pick up the QuickJack and set it along the wall out of the way. I haven't had a need to take it somewhere else but I can imagine the portability will come in handy one of these times when I get roped into helping a buddy work on a car somewhere.

 

[jdm5]

Re: Max Jack's vs quick jacks

Maxjack for me - I do store the passenger side post out of the way on the side of the garage since we have 2 bays, wheeling it in place when needed and plumbed the hoses on the ceiling / mounted the pump on the wall.

I bought the Quickjack first but when my car got stuck up there (one side wouldn’t come down) and a miserable experience getting parts shipped back and forth from them I was out.

 

[moab11]

Re: Max Jack's vs quick jacks

Depending on your model year and options, a quickjack BL-7000SLX should lift your F250. I just ordered one to lift my half ton GMC and C5 vette. I looked at the Max Jack, but having to install anchors in the concrete, then being limited to that location wasn't something I really liked for now. Eventually I'll move and have a larger garage with a proper lift, but for now the quickjack will be much better than jack stands.

 

[Colin Len]

Re: Max Jack's vs quick jacks

Personally, my preference would be the MaxJax (or one of the other similar options that gets even more lift). Haven't used one, so I can't say for sure but that's where I'd lean. I have a Quickjack BL5000 SLX currently and do like it but it's been troublesome. I've had issues with the pump and while customer service has been helpful I don't think I should have had to deal with these problems.

Setup/breakdown time is longer than I'd like with the Quickjack and the frames are HEAVY (which is good for safety, so I'm not complaining). After having lived with these for a while I don't think it'd be much, if any, more hassle to deal with the MaxJax posts. And, the kicker for me is that the MaxJax gets a lot higher.

If you were going to be bringing it to the track or out of the garage then Quickjack is the obvious choice but otherwise I think I'd look to the Maxjax. I likely would have went that option but my slab wasn't thick enough. Eventually I'd like to do some concrete work and get a Maxjax or flush mount scissor.

 

[Mr onetwo]

Re: Max Jack's vs quick jacks

I'd either get a full-rise 2 post (would this fit?) or the quick jacks. I'm personally not a fan of the Max Jax - it's too big to be portable, and no one I've known that had one ever moved the columns after installing it, making a full-sized 2 post more useful.

Total BS I own a MaxJax and move it all the time as needed.Please note that I am an amputee and am confined to a wheelchair 90% of the time.That being said...I would take a long look at the C7000.

 

[Kuntzfab]

Thank you everyone for your input!

 

[Jvvmusme]

Re: Max Jack's vs quick jacks

I'd either get a full-rise 2 post (would this fit?) or the quick jacks. I'm personally not a fan of the Max Jax - it's too big to be portable, and no one I've known that had one ever moved the columns after installing it, making a full-sized 2 post more useful.

i move my maxjax quite often... have 3 different locations, including an outside installation. with good weather there nothing like working outside in the sun

 

[Johns12]

I also move one of my Maxjax posts after most uses. I have a 2 car garage and with the lift installed, my wife can't get her car in, so, I have to move the post when not working on a car. It's pretty easy to move an set up. Takes maybe 10 minutes.