[Fot] Quick Jacks

[Bob Kramer]

Spacious shop but it seems that you managed to fill it up!

Bob Kramer


On Tue, Nov 17, 2020 at 12:36 PM Bill Babcock via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> I found a lousy picture of a different version of the racks i made with
> the Ambro in it—this one has two wheels per side for the base. I guess I
> ran out of wheels. you can’t see much, but it might help
>
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> On Nov 16, 2020, at 7:58 PM, Ponostyle <ponobill at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I don’t really see the utility. The lift height means you’re still
> crawling around under the car and you can’t get in from the side—only the
> ends. You could just jack the car up and use home-made dollies for a
> fraction of the cost and be able to slide under from sides as well as front
> and back. I have three of them I made for probably about $200 each. I also
> have a two post lift, and I’d say a light two post will probably fit in
> your garage—some are just 8 feet high. You can install them to be easily
> removable. I’ve seen lifts mounted on rollers. Not that big of a price
> difference.
>
> On Nov 16, 2020, at 6:48 PM, Joe Boruch via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
>
> I bought a used 3500# QJ.  I have not tried it with my TR3, but use it all
> the time with my FP Miata, which is quite low.  It fits between the tires
> with a few inches clearance.  The TR4 wheelbase is about an inch shorter
> than the Miata.  I know that it fits between the tires on my TR4, since I
> have stored one jack under there.  Is the 5000# QJ longer than the 3500#
> one?  If so, that may be an issue for you.
>
> It works out very well, but I have had one minor issue.  The wheels at one
> end of each jack unit are hard plastic and I have already broken a couple
> of them.  When I get a chance, I will make some out of aluminum or steel.
>
> One other inconvenience is that when lifted, you can only access the
> center underside of the car from the front or back.  Can't just scoot under
> the side.
>
> The Miata gets lifted from the pinch welds.  I bought some extra rubber
> blocks that fit around the pinch welds.  These same rubber blocks can also
> be used under the TR frame.
>
> I have seen QJs used in the paddock, so one advantage is that it is
> portable enough to take to the track, provided that you have a generator or
> access to power at the track.
>
> Joe B
>
> On Monday, November 16, 2020, 07:55:26 PM EST, Jerry Van Vlack via Fot <
> fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>
> I don’t have enough space to install a conventional lift in my garage so
> instead I’m considering buying a Quick Jack lift either in 3500 or 5000
> pound capacity. I have an IRS TR4A.
>
> Questions:
> If you have a QJ what lifting capacity do you have?
> If 5000# does it fit easily under the car (tell me what Triumph you have)?
> Pros and cons realizing that a 4 post or 2 post is not feasible for me.
> Any best deals that you’ve found? Currently Costco seems to have a good
> price on the 5000# unit.
>
> Thanks. looking for feedback.
>
> JVV
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