Quick Jack BL5000 for an S2000?
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From: Chesterfield VA
That's what they're there for. If erected according to the instructions the locking arms engage automatically several times as the lift rises. We'd be hearing of all the lawsuits if it didn't work.
The Quick Jack needs 3" of "air" between the jack and jacking points to operate properly. Not designed to lift any weight from a full down position. This probably means you have to run up on blocks so there's that much clearance between the jack and frame.
-- Chuck
The Quick Jack needs 3" of "air" between the jack and jacking points to operate properly. Not designed to lift any weight from a full down position. This probably means you have to run up on blocks so there's that much clearance between the jack and frame.
-- Chuck
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From: Greenwood, AR
That's what they're there for. If erected according to the instructions the locking arms engage automatically several times as the lift rises. We'd be hearing of all the lawsuits if it didn't work.
The Quick Jack needs 3" of "air" between the jack and jacking points to operate properly. Not designed to lift any weight from a full down position. This probably means you have to run up on blocks so there's that much clearance between the jack and frame.
-- Chuck
The Quick Jack needs 3" of "air" between the jack and jacking points to operate properly. Not designed to lift any weight from a full down position. This probably means you have to run up on blocks so there's that much clearance between the jack and frame.
-- Chuck
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I guess I should have phrased my question differently...
Are you afraid or concerned that the locking arm will allow the quick jack to fall on you even if it's engaged? Will you trust it 100% or still put jack stands as a precautionary safety?
I don't like going underneath a car when it's held by jackstands. I'm just afraid of the instance it might fail. That's why I purchased race ramps (both ramps and cribs) and I used them when I get under the car. I like the idea of the quick jack but I'm still afraid of being underneath it.
Are you afraid or concerned that the locking arm will allow the quick jack to fall on you even if it's engaged? Will you trust it 100% or still put jack stands as a precautionary safety?
I don't like going underneath a car when it's held by jackstands. I'm just afraid of the instance it might fail. That's why I purchased race ramps (both ramps and cribs) and I used them when I get under the car. I like the idea of the quick jack but I'm still afraid of being underneath it.
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From: Seattle WA
I have no fear that the arm will hold the jack up. I usually lift the car up and then put the arms down and lower it down so it rests on the arm rather than being supported purely by hydraulic pressure. . The quick jack is far more stable than any set of jackstands I have even used on a car and it actually lefts the car high enough for me to get under it on a creeper. You could always toss some jackstands under it if you want to be extra super safe.
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From: Chesterfield VA
As I noted yesterday I'm more confident in my EZ Car Lift than the Quick Jack. I bought this when my wife and I were working in cities far enough apart for to have separate houses and date most weekends. I'm not going under a car on jack-stands or or a hydraulic anything when home alone. Hence the more expensive option.
I don't doubt that they're safe and ain't gonna fall.
But the lift makes me feel better. My buddy back in Cleveland had his S2000 on my lift a couple of times and liked the concept so much he bought the Quick Jack. Different comfort levels, nothing more.
-- Chuck
I don't doubt that they're safe and ain't gonna fall.
But the lift makes me feel better. My buddy back in Cleveland had his S2000 on my lift a couple of times and liked the concept so much he bought the Quick Jack. Different comfort levels, nothing more.-- Chuck
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From: Seattle WA
I was honestly between the quick jack and the EZ lift. I think I got the Quickjack because I got a much better deal on it at the time. I don't think you can go wrong with either option since the 5000 is pretty much the same price as the EZ. Either way they are safer than jack stands and make working on a car much easier.
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I have one of these jacks as well, and I think it's a very good product. A couple of things that I learned along the way that may be helpful for others putting this thing together.
(1) you CAN overtighten hydraulic fittings with hand tools. Don't be so afraid of leaks that you over tighten the fittings - I ruined one of the short hoses where it connects to the elbow fitting. I am not a big guy.
(2) the jacks are heavy - you won't be like the guy pictured on the box with one in each hand. Some of you maybe, but not me.
(3) the cam on the safety bar doesn't always work flawlessly on mine - pay attention and engage it by hand if you need to.
I've had an acura mdx and honda odyssey up in the air on this - have not lifted the S2000 yet but will soon. If it works on the kid haulers, it will work on the S.
(1) you CAN overtighten hydraulic fittings with hand tools. Don't be so afraid of leaks that you over tighten the fittings - I ruined one of the short hoses where it connects to the elbow fitting. I am not a big guy.
(2) the jacks are heavy - you won't be like the guy pictured on the box with one in each hand. Some of you maybe, but not me.
(3) the cam on the safety bar doesn't always work flawlessly on mine - pay attention and engage it by hand if you need to.
I've had an acura mdx and honda odyssey up in the air on this - have not lifted the S2000 yet but will soon. If it works on the kid haulers, it will work on the S.
I see multiple people have the 5000 but does anyone have the 5000EXT? I'm looking at getting one as it'll work on my TL and I think it'll just work on my S2000 as well but would like to confirm if someone has one.