Opinion on QuickJack or Kwik-Lift?

[BadDriver_GoodCar]

Moved this thread here.

Hi guys, looking for a healthy discussion on car jacks here. I see a lot about MaxJax that comes up but that's not really what I'm looking for, even though it looks like a good lift.

I have an old car jack and a few old stands (one is new, actually) but I actually lose a lot of motivation to get under my Subie from just the thought of dealing with them. I mean, floor jacks come with the territory of DIY car life... but do they have to? Apparently I'm looking at spending $1,000 if I go a more advanced route, so I don't want to get it wrong.

First up, KwikLift. Looks like it would easily hold my car, but it kind of looks like a glorified hydraulic jack with all that obnoxious pumping going on. There's a part in the video where it looks like he does a LOT of pumping before they even decide to cut the video. Am I being harsh? It doesn't look unsafe, but it does look bulky. Anyone here use it or can explain it better and thinks it's ok? Why is it more expensive than the next jack on my lift...

http://www.kwik-lift.com/

Second, QuickJack. The link isn't the Discovery commercial I saw last week, but it's close to it. So it just lifts with a button? Sounds too good to be true... has anyone used one who can justify their claims about its supposed awesomeness?

https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AOs6/quickjack-quick-and-effortless

And here's seven seconds of someone failing to shove a Honda off a QuickJack. Which makes me believe it's probably safe. So what is the verdict? Is it too good to be true?

https://www.quickjack.com/

Last thought, my 2012 WRX STi is under 3,400 lbs. so I should be able to get away with the 3500BLX model, correct? Unless someone can make a case for getting the 5000?

Any help/thoughts appreciated! Thanks!

 

[PoorOwner]

I have used both and the kwiklift is much more sturdy and higher. No thoughts about dying when under it. It is bulky, and difficult to get wheels off, you have to be extremely careful or creative.

The quickjack moves a little bit due to the rubber blocks etc. had to be careful when using truck adapters, (rocking a bit is possible) and doesn't go as high.

The 3500 model won't reach the lift points except for the smallest cars like Miata or fiat

 

[Steves32]

I had a QuikLift for about 10 years, loved it. Well made, heavy & USA made. Not sure if the new ones are USA made. Worked great in my garage at the time. Raise & lower with your floor jack. I modified the lift tube on mine- welding a flat plate to it w/ a stop on 3 sides & gussets to the round tube. Much more secure than lifting a round offset tube. Plan was to use a air/hydraulic floor jack but never found one that was low enough. Maybe you could now. Sold it to a neighbor when I built the new garage & installed a Bendpak 4 post lift. Wish I kept it- big regret. I liked it because you could park on it either raised in front or laying flat on floor. I did install 2 small angle brackets bolted to floor in front of the towers to prevent it sliding forward. Also covered ramps with some 3m grip stuff that looked like sandpaper on ramps.

That Quickjack looks cheap, flimsey & scary to me.

 

[BadDriver_GoodCar]

I have used both and the kwiklift is much more sturdy and higher. No thoughts about dying when under it. It is bulky, and difficult to get wheels off, you have to be extremely careful or creative.

The quickjack moves a little bit due to the rubber blocks etc. had to be careful when using truck adapters, (rocking a bit is possible) and doesn't go as high.

The 3500 model won't reach the lift points except for the smallest cars like Miata or fiat

I see that KwikLift goes higher. The video makes it look like a pain, and you say it's difficult... so I have to ask why you endorse it lol.

I'm looking for videos of the truck adapters to see if they rock, would have to get a user video to prove it, I'm sure. I probably need the 5000 model if i do it, you're right that's a good catch. The 7 sec video I posted makes it look stable with the Honda and I don't have a truck.

But again, what makes Kwiklift better if it's so difficult to use? I'm open to anything right now just playing devils advocate

 

[BadDriver_GoodCar]

I had a QuikLift for about 10 years, loved it. Well made, heavy & USA made. Not sure if the new ones are USA made. Worked great in my garage at the time. Raise & lower with your floor jack. I modified the lift tube on mine- welding a flat plate to it w/ a stop on 3 sides & gussets to the round tube. Much more secure than lifting a round offset tube. Plan was to use a air/hydraulic floor jack but never found one that was low enough. Maybe you could now. Sold it to a neighbor when I built the new garage & installed a Bendpak 4 post lift. Wish I kept it- big regret. I liked it because you could park on it either raised in front or laying flat on floor. I did install 2 small angle brackets bolted to floor in front of the towers to prevent it sliding forward. Also covered ramps with some 3m grip stuff that looked like sandpaper on ramps.

That Quickjack looks cheap, flimsey & scary to me.

Good post! Thank you. I care more about staying alive than USA made tbh. I did a google search and Ranger makes QuickJack. BendPak is the same company as Ranger, proof:

http://www.bendpak.com/

So doing my best Sherlock Holmes, doesn't that make QuickJack basically a Bendpak line product? Never owned a 4-post, how do you like it? It sounds like Kwik-Lift works but does it require that much modifying to be good or is that just your preference to modify? If the price is the same ballpark, I'd prefer go with a jack that doesn't need modifying to function.

 

[PoorOwner]

I see that KwikLift goes higher. The video makes it look like a pain, and you say it's difficult... so I have to ask why you endorse it lol.

I'm looking for videos of the truck adapters to see if they rock, would have to get a user video to prove it, I'm sure. I probably need the 5000 model if i do it, you're right that's a good catch. The 7 sec video I posted makes it look stable with the Honda and I don't have a truck.

But again, what makes Kwiklift better if it's so difficult to use? I'm open to anything right now just playing devils advocate

The kwiklift is not hard to raise up using a proper jack, Use a powerful but low profile 3.0 to 3.5 ton jack, it is easy.
Only difficult if you want wheels off, you need to use the center bridges and bottle jack, or scissor jack, etc. It's really good for fluid changes, changing exhausts, driveshafts, RWD trans, sway bars, but for brake job and tire rotations, it is easier to use jack and jackstands.

Quickjack is not too quick either, you have to position each side, connect the hoses and raise it carefully. The rubber blocks compresses so you need good clearance or stack more to avoid the frame crushing the side skirts on some cars. The Quickjack just feels a little cramped if you use a creeper. Plus it moves the car backwards as it lifts, so always have to account for that or might not be able to close the garage door.

I have to say the quickjack actually takes a little longer to setup just about at anytime. I am not knocking it but do use either one that is best for the project.

 

[BadDriver_GoodCar]

The kwiklift is not hard to raise up using a proper jack, Use a powerful but low profile 3.0 to 3.5 ton jack, it is easy.
Only difficult if you want wheels off, you need to use the center bridges and bottle jack, or scissor jack, etc. It's really good for fluid changes, changing exhausts, driveshafts, RWD trans, sway bars, but for brake job and tire rotations, it is easier to use jack and jackstands.

Quickjack is not too quick either, you have to position each side, connect the hoses and raise it carefully. The rubber blocks compresses so you need good clearance or stack more to avoid the frame crushing the side skirts on some cars. The Quickjack just feels a little cramped if you use a creeper. Plus it moves the car backwards as it lifts, so always have to account for that or might not be able to close the garage door.

I have to say the quickjack actually takes a little longer to setup just about at anytime. I am not knocking it but do use either one that is best for the project.

Thanks! Hopefully I can get other people to weigh, too. Appreciate your thoughts. Gotta keep my options open.

 

[NorDel Garage]

I have a Kwik-Lift and it is great. My ceilings are to low for a 4 post so the K-L has worked fine.

I can use my Bone creeper and roll around with ease. I have done trans/clutch jobs with mine. the wheels are 20 inches off the ground and you have the space underneath the car ,so there is a lot of room to work.

Right now the front part is off and I just park my car on a lowered flat ramp. Today my 3-M
grip tape arrived so will put that on soon.

I have a center bridge so I can use a small bottle jack and jack stands to remove the tires
when I do half shaft replacements.

In a perfect world I would go for a 2 or 4 post lift but the K-L works for me. Mine was made in USA, and I think they still are. I got a second center bridge, when the owner set up a stand at the Carlise car show. This saved me shipping. The show up on Ebay and
Craigslist from time to time. When you decide to sell it ,I think it will go quickly.

I am a happy customer. Ken

 

[steve308]

www.ezcarlift.com Just another to think about.

 

[Steves32]

Good post! Thank you. I care more about staying alive than USA made tbh. I did a google search and Ranger makes QuickJack. BendPak is the same company as Ranger, proof:

http://www.bendpak.com/

So doing my best Sherlock Holmes, doesn't that make QuickJack basically a Bendpak line product? Never owned a 4-post, how do you like it? It sounds like Kwik-Lift works but does it require that much modifying to be good or is that just your preference to modify? If the price is the same ballpark, I'd prefer go with a jack that doesn't need modifying to function.

I didn’t have to modify the lift point, I just did. Seemed like a good idea at the time. Plenty of people using it as-is. You don’t need to modify.

Love my 4 post Bendpak. Didn’t have the height before the garage build.

 

[BadDriver_GoodCar]

www.ezcarlift.com Just another to think about.

I haven't heard of Ezcarlift before but it looks like it's in the same wheelhouse. I actually googled it and this came up from Quickjack's site. I'm still reading it over. Price is way higher, so it would have to be a heck of a lot better in every other way to justify it to me. What do you guys think?

https://www.quickjack.com/why-quickjack/ezcarlift-vs-quickjack.html

Also found videos. It uses a drill that looks super wobbly?!? Not sure I'm into that.

Second edit: the drill might be wobbly in the video but the lift looks ok. Looking through the threads for more on this. Thanks guys for sharing!!

 

[Married2Vette2000]

I saw a quickJack commercial on TV again. Motor Mondays seems like the rightplace to see it. 100 bucks off. Let me as kthe experts on this forum.,..Is this a deal I should do? Did they do something new to them? I never pulled the trigger on it last year but it's been in the back of my mind.

 

[Ray-CA]

I've had both.

The Kwik-lift (ramps) do work very well and with a good floor jack raise quickly. They do take up a lot of space and you need some extra equipment to pull the wheels etc.

I now have Quickjack unit and it does work as shown (although the action is sped up a bit in the commercial.) It's comfortable to work around and very stable. I like the fact that when not in use, it stores under my bench's and I don't have to work around it as I did with the Kwik-lift.

The retail price direct from Ranger is $1245 or so with free shipping. A quick Google search for "quickjack sale" found at least 2 vendors with them priced at $999.

Here's the link:https://www.google.com/search?q=qui...rome..69i57.6145j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Ray

 

[Married2Vette2000]

I've had both.

The Kwik-lift (ramps) do work very well and with a good floor jack raise quickly. They do take up a lot of space and you need some extra equipment to pull the wheels etc.

I now have Quickjack unit and it does work as shown (although the action is sped up a bit in the commercial.) It's comfortable to work around and very stable. I like the fact that when not in use, it stores under my bench's and I don't have to work around it as I did with the Kwik-lift.

The retail price direct from Ranger is $1245 or so with free shipping. A quick Google search for "quickjack sale" found at least 2 vendors with them priced at $999.

Ray

Didn't we just talk?

I think $1240 is right after putting in the promo code that I think is JACK if I remember the commercial right.

It's not listed here but I also want to know if that sale is a good deal and will I miss it if I wait? https://www.quickjack.com/car-lift-systems/bl-5000slx-portable-car-lift.html