The QuickJack

[Ryan]

A few months ago, Bendpak sent overa BL-3500 QuickJackin hopes that I would review it. The only problem was that my shop is still very much under construction and in no...


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[61falcon]

will it work on a full fendered 32 ford?

 

[Ryan]

will it work on a full fendered 32 ford?

Easily...

 

[61falcon]

just to clarify, I meant will it clear the fenders? I know it will handle the weight.

thanks.

 

[4x4gearhead]

Nice looking jack! Plus I have to give you a "You ****!" Ryan, for living so close to Austin Speed Shop! Very cool.

 

[Falcon67]

I wish I could "rent" or borrow one for a day or so. I think it's got potential for me and my 8' shop ceiling. But I'd sure like to jack up one of the race cars and crawl around under it to get a real feel for maneuvering room. I have to pull the motor in the Mustang and it would be nice to see if it lifts the car enough to get those !@#%$ Hookers out from under the car as well as leaving enough room to clear a transmission bell. Looks like it comes with some rubber spacer/pads to give it a few extra inches here and there. I'd also like to know how it works on my floor which is not perfect. I raised the Falcon last night for a 9" center section change. The stands are on notch 6 and thanks to the car being stiff with frame connectors and a cage one stand has 1/4" of air between it and the subframe bar, so I had to shim.

It also might be good for working on the kids quads - those 13 yr olds can break a bowling ball in a sand box. Every time a 4 wheeler goes out, it comes back hurt! I wonder if you can use just one of the lift sides?

I'd drive to Austin to pickup/return and do an independent eval *hint* *hint* There's also a big $$$$ race coming up end of June and I could demo for the "fans".

 

[ebonyswan]

hmmm. This might actually be useful to help lift a 2005 f350 cab off the frame without a two post hoist.....

 

[Falcon67]

hmmm. This might actually be useful to help lift a 2005 f350 cab off the frame without a two post hoist.....

That's a pregnant idea right there.

 

[Bruce Lancaster]

On the portability and storage issues...it looks to me like welding a couple of casters or simple wheels to one end of the thing and a handle to the other would allow the collapsed assembly to be rolled to a wall and stood up leaning there in VERY little space.

 

[Falcon67]

I was thinking a $40 hand truck from HF and a little welding.

 

[Ryan]

just to clarify, I meant will it clear the fenders? I know it will handle the weight.

thanks.

Yeah, I don't see why it wouldn't. In fact, I'm pretty sure you wouldn't have any troubles at all.

hmmm. This might actually be useful to help lift a 2005 f350 cab off the frame without a two post hoist.....

Man, I don't see how...

On the portability and storage issues...it looks to me like welding a couple of casters or simple wheels to one end of the thing and a handle to the other would allow the collapsed assembly to be rolled to a wall and stood up leaning there in VERY little space.

Actually, Bendpak emailed and mentioned something like this is now standard.

 

[TX4runner]

On the portability and storage issues...it looks to me like welding a couple of casters or simple wheels to one end of the thing and a handle to the other would allow the collapsed assembly to be rolled to a wall and stood up leaning there in VERY little space.

In the other thread about the quickjack, you can see the specs and the casters that they are adding to the revised design. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=239561&highlight=quickjack

 

[whyNick?]

Man, I was just about sold on the MaxJax, now I'm not so sure. It doesn't have the capacity or the lift height of the MaxJax but I think it would do everything I need and it sure is a lot more flexible...

 

[NewEdgePerf]

I see lots of dirt track late model teams using these in the pits locally. They work on dirt and gravel and pick up a 2300-2400# race car all the time. When they are done, they just put them in the trailer. Some teams put the hydraulic control unit in a large plastic tool box.

Tony D

 

[marty_p]

This would be an ideal choice for renters!

 

[Scud67]

Wouldn't a good floor jack and jack stands do the same thing? And be much more "flexible" as far as storage and mobility goes?

 

[Falcon67]

Wouldn't a good floor jack and jack stands do the same thing? And be much more "flexible" as far as storage and mobility goes?

Sure. I just raised the Falcon up about 20" to put the new locker and 4.11s in it. It took 4 trips side for side around the car to do it and required a 4x4 block on the jack for the final raise to get it up where I wanted. And it'll take 4 trips to bring it down since it has to come down in stages. I can get up around 22" to the bottom of the rocker panels and still feel safe getting under the car. I really don't like taking the big stands up to the last notch.

However - Figure the jack runs $200 and the stands another $100 and you're 1/3 of the way to paying for this thing.

 

[Ryan]

Wouldn't a good floor jack and jack stands do the same thing? And be much more "flexible" as far as storage and mobility goes?

Absolutely... And with a jack and jack stands, you can probably get more lift. That said, this thing is quite a bit more convenient... and in some cases, more stable.

Really, it's just another way around the same problem. For some people, this is a no brainer. For others, it probably not as handy.

 

[Scud67]

I guess I don't see the need for something like this since I already have a 2 post lift installed. Before that, I used the method I mentioned above...always worked for me.

 

[Kail]

I work at the speed shop and really like this thing. I think it is easier to get a car up to jack stand height on all four corners than a jack stands and jack, plus the lifting is easier with a button. If I am changing tires this thing wins hands down. Of course it has its draw backs like crawling under a car from the side. But in a pit situation, doing a safety check or changing fluids I love it. And if it where already nearby maybe under a bench next to your work area it would be even easier. We use it here but I think it would really shine someones home garage.

 

[jims09build]

I have a QuickJack unit and I think it's great. I built a Factory Five Cobra kit that weights about 2250# and this is perfect for oil changes and brake work, simple to slide it under the frame, it is very low when collapsed which is a good feature as my car only has 4" of clearance. I can store the 2 jacks upright against the wall and put the pump and hoses on a shelf. I bought one of the first units so it doesn't have the new improvements but I still love using it. Here's a pic of the Cobra on the QuickJack. It's only about half way up as I was cleaning the brake dust off the wheels.

Jim in Pa

 

[ClineWrench]

So I stumbled upon this QuickJack thread today and did a little reading on some of the other related threads.

Because this thread seems to be the most up to date I thought I'd ask what the scoop is on the BL-5000 QuickJack. Is it shipping yet? If so, whats the cost?

It would definetly take a few weeks of saving in the Beer Money fund to afford one I imagine, but man it sure beats jacking up my cars in 3 stages usiuung floor jacks and jack stands.

Any group buys on the QuickJacks perhaps?

 

[TX4runner]

So I stumbled upon this QuickJack thread today and did a little reading on some of the other related threads.

Because this thread seems to be the most up to date I thought I'd ask what the scoop is on the BL-5000 QuickJack. Is it shipping yet? If so, whats the cost?

It would definetly take a few weeks of saving in the Beer Money fund to afford one I imagine, but man it sure beats jacking up my cars in 3 stages usiuung floor jacks and jack stands.

Any group buys on the QuickJacks perhaps?

The other thread has a link to the workshopdepot site where you can pre-order the 5000 version for $1,300, with a target delivery date of early summer, which will probably be late summer.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4017962&highlight=quickjack#post4017962

 

[Alfredo Contreras]

Hello Everyone,
Please Click here to get the full specs on the QuickJack.

 

[Alfredo Contreras]

TX4runner,
The BL-5000 is not in stock just yet. It's due to be shipped out mid July. We have 20+ pre-orders on this convenient Jack. To learn more on this QuickJack BL-5000 click here: http://www.garageautoequipment.com/QuickJack-BL-5000-p/bl-5000.htm

 

[jeffhayden]

Really nice work, but its successful testing is very important. Oh for that you don’t have so much space is really very unfortunate but anyway your work is superb. Hoping that you will arrange it very soon.

 

[rmsg0040]

Aluminum case with wheels, cool idea!

 

[vettex2]

I guess I don't see the need for something like this since I already have a 2 post lift installed. Before that, I used the method I mentioned above...always worked for me.

try taking your lift to the track

 

[Typo41]

Just found this,,
BenPac nice unit at the concrete shop floor and the ashpalt of the race tract,, but how well will it handle the salt of Bonneville?? Our 28 roadster has the added bonus of land speed weight. Would love to try it out.

 

[Cobra_Bob]

I have a QuickJack unit and I think it's great. I built a Factory Five Cobra kit that weights about 2250# and this is perfect for oil changes and brake work, simple to slide it under the frame, it is very low when collapsed which is a good feature as my car only has 4" of clearance. I can store the 2 jacks upright against the wall and put the pump and hoses on a shelf. I bought one of the first units so it doesn't have the new improvements but I still love using it. Here's a pic of the Cobra on the QuickJack. It's only about half way up as I was cleaning the brake dust off the wheels.

Jim in Pa

Jim - nice FFR.

Do you have any additional pictures of your Cobra on the ramps? How much room is in-between the 2 ramps? I'm concerned that once aligned with my Superformance frame rails, the ramps will be too close to each other to allow access to the center of the car (transmission, etc.).

The ramps are inboard of the wheels, right? I’m look at the BL-5000. The extra length of the BL-5000 looks like it will hit the tires as it rises (unless it is positioned inboard of the wheels).

Bob