[Shop-talk] air/hydraulic floor jack

[nick brearley]

On 31/01/2021 02:24, Jim Franklin wrote:
>
> But you asked for clever:
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> https://www.quickjack.com/ <https://www.quickjack.com/>
>
Interesting piece of kit, can be used transversely according to the 
website. Although that might make for interesting reactions when the car 
moves away from (or towards) you as you lift it. Like the portability 
and ease of setup.

I have a lift using a similar principle, but beefed up, made by AC 
Hydraulic :

http://www.profo.cz/files/doc/L20PH.pdf

Had it 20+ years now and still satisfied/irritated with it. Ideal for 
brake and suspension work, exhausts not so much. Works for MX5 (Miata) 
up to 2 tonne 4x4 but needs an assortment of cradle blocks and ramps to 
avoid fouling exhausts on the cross member. But the cross member gives 
stability that won't be there with the Quickjacks. The portability means 
it can be used anywhere there is a stable foundation and a compressed 
air supply. The parallelogram action means that the handbrake should be 
off before lifting and lowering.

AC Hydraulic/Weber make good stuff. I have a 6t trolley jack, good for 
LGV work.

Nick Brearley