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V8Steve
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FEB 26, 08:46 AM
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I've read all the threads on QuickJack and EZCarLift and am exploring buying one for another 88 project. I'm posting this to learn if there are any more experiences out there with these lifts.
Having done two V8 swaps, I'm pretty familiar with the jacking points under the car and have spent hours rolling around on a creeper.
These lifts seem to prefer jacking points ideally in line with one another, front to back.
I'd appreciate any input on these lifts for my next project.------------------
88GT 355 CI, AED HO 750 Double Pumper, AFR milled 180, Dyno'd at 427 HP, 360 WHP, F40 6-Spd
anderson@gdsconsulting.com
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87GT3800SC5SPD
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FEB 26, 10:05 AM
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I have Quick Jacks and recommend them. No more jacks or jack stands.
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Vintage-Nut
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FEB 26, 11:35 AM
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If your need is "portability" then these lifts will end of using jack stands BUT you'll still be rolling around on a creeper....
I installed a two-post auto lift years ago and I'm very, very happy and enjoy it often!
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Original Owner of a Silver '88 GT
Under 'Production Refurbishment' @ 136k Miles
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V8Steve
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FEB 26, 11:52 AM
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Tks.
Am thinking of 2 post MaxJax as well------------------
88GT 355 CI, AED HO 750 Double Pumper, AFR milled 180, Dyno'd at 427 HP, 360 WHP, F40 6-Spd
anderson@gdsconsulting.com
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OldGuyinaGT
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FEB 26, 05:33 PM
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82-T/A [At Work]
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FEB 26, 07:21 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Vintage-Nut:
If your need is "portability" then these lifts will end of using jack stands BUT you'll still be rolling around on a creeper....
I installed a two-post auto lift years ago and I'm very, very happy and enjoy it often!
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Priorities! Haha...
House isn't built yet... but damn if I'm not getting my lift installed first!!!
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Vintage-Nut
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FEB 26, 07:54 PM
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FYI Todd - The photo was taken in 1993 when I started building my 1,860 ft² garage and yes, my first priority was the garage....
The story on the auto lift:
My girlfriend's sister’s boyfriend’s brother had a shop with four auto lifts which he moved into a smaller building.
He stored the ‘extra’ lift at his home and well, over the years, his wife wanted the lift ‘gone’ from their backyard.
As a result, one fine day he needed to move the lift swiftly and I offered a ‘perfect spot’ - my future garage!
Hence, I got a free auto lift before I formed and poured my garage slab…..
As today in 2024, the house and the garage totals roughly 4,720 square feet and yes, I STILL spend allot of time in my garage! [This message has been edited by Vintage-Nut (edited 02-26-2024).]
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fieroguru
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FEB 27, 06:58 AM
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I have been wanting a lift as well, but my garage is tight and my wife insists on parking her Murano in the garage from Nov - Mar. A permanent solution that would not be in the way of her parking her Murano is a single post car lift like this:
http://www.amgohyd.com/lift...emid_94_lcid_38.html
Here is a proposed layout of it with a fiero (centered for lifting with engine/transmission).
I would want to recess it in the floor to help keep it out of the way when not in use.
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82-T/A [At Work]
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FEB 27, 07:46 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Vintage-Nut:
FYI Todd - The photo was taken in 1993 when I started building my 1,860 ft² garage and yes, my first priority was the garage....
The story on the auto lift:
My girlfriend's sister’s boyfriend’s brother had a shop with four auto lifts which he moved into a smaller building.
He stored the ‘extra’ lift at his home and well, over the years, his wife wanted the lift ‘gone’ from their backyard.
As a result, one fine day he needed to move the lift swiftly and I offered a ‘perfect spot’ - my future garage!
Hence, I got a free auto lift before I formed and poured my garage slab…..
As today in 2024, the house and the garage totals roughly 4,720 square feet and yes, I STILL spend allot of time in my garage!
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I think I remember you telling that story, and it's awesome. I've always wanted a lift in my garage, but the last home I had which had the clearance for it... well, I only lived there for four years (knowing I would have to move again) so I didn't bother. I'd totally do it in this house... but it's a detached garage and the ceiling is not high at all. Much shorter ceiling than pretty much any garage I've had before. It's a 3-car, but all the bays are tight together. :/
| quote | Originally posted by fieroguru:
I have been wanting a lift as well, but my garage is tight and my wife insists on parking her Murano in the garage from Nov - Mar. A permanent solution that would not be in the way of her parking her Murano is a single post car lift like this:
Here is a proposed layout of it with a fiero (centered for lifting with engine/transmission).
I would want to recess it in the floor to help keep it out of the way when not in use. |
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I like that you saved space for a urinal in the upper left-hand corner. Every man needs a urinal in their house. I told my wife that when I redo the master bathroom, I'm installing one... and she told me the only place I could have one is in the garage.
(Note: I realize it's not a urinal, but you should totally put one in there)
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V8Steve
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FEB 27, 08:30 AM
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I'm pretty sure I'm going with the MaxJax because of the portability. Each post has casters. I've watched a video of the post being removed and relocated in five minutes.
The only down side I've learned is that the lift is either up or down, no in between positions such as working on brakes. In that case, I'd use the lift to raise the car and then place jackstands in correct positions. One Amazon reviewer added more holes for the locking bars.
Amazon reviews are generally poor.
The negative reviews center around hydraulic leaks and cylinder leaks/issues.
PS: The MaxJax site has numerous reviews with the majority all high ratings. MaxJax Reviews
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88GT 355 CI, AED HO 750 Double Pumper, AFR milled 180, Dyno'd at 427 HP, 360 WHP, F40 6-Spd
anderson@gdsconsulting.com[This message has been edited by V8Steve (edited 02-27-2024).]
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