Quick jacks now in UK

[mjheathcote]

https://www.quickjacklift.co.uk/

Seen these in use in the US and now available in the UK.
Still relatively pricey compared to higher lifting scissor lifts, but like the convenience, clear down the middle access, and storability when not in use.
Any lift greater than 900mm for me would see the roof of my car squashed, so 500mm lift would be fine for most things.
Completely rebuilt by Stag at a lower height on axle stands!

 

[conaero]

I am sorry but you wouldn't get me to lie under there they look way too flimsy.

Get a scissor lift, they fold flat on the floor and you can put blocks of wood between the scissor so if the unthinkable happened you couldn't be crushed to death.

Lifting height is an issue. Mine goes to 1200 but working under a car in the squat position is a killer. When we move I am considering digging a pit below it and anchoring the lift to the ground.

 

[rockits]

They certainly don't look very substantial for lifting a 2 tonne car. I wouldn't feel very safe or happy under there.

I was considering a 4 post lift as my best option. Seems to be the safest, most costs effective & best option. With axle beam risers/lifts it gives the ability to work on wheels/suspension as well. Easy to drive on/off on your own. My only issue is I haven't quite got the headroom so would need to move my workshop roof up a foot or two.

Maybe workshop Phase 2 next year!

 

[bigbob]

You would not get me under it but largely due to the fact that I would not know what to do once I was there.

 

[highlander]

You would not get me under it but largely due to the fact that I would not know what to do once I was there.

Ditto.......and it looks as safe as a chocolate fire guard!

 

[rockits]

How do these things pass decent safety standards & testing. When I was researching lifts the hydraulic 4 post lifts need to be capable of lifting 2 or 3 times the printed weight or something. They show it as sell. This thing looks a little lightweight. Even if it were made of kevlar or some carbon fibre I wouldn't trust it.

Nothing like seeing a great big lump of solid steel!

 

[mjheathcote]

When you look at the construction of a pair of steel ramps, tacked together out of 1" angle, I don't think I would have a problem with them.
Could always throw a pair of axle stands under once raised.

 

[daverichardson]

Ditto.......and it looks as safe as a chocolate fire guard!

Nice Avatar mate - what is it?

Also agree with the fireguard bit

 

[conaero]

Mines in live use at the mo with some piece of **** on it

 

[CatmanV2]

How do these things pass decent safety standards & testing.

Do we have any evidence that they *haven't* passed the relevant standards? If they have, then they should be safe. Sort of the point.

Doesn't really matter what it looks like....

C

 

[rockits]

I'll let you sit under then I'm sure it's fine but I'd prefer to have stuff over engineered & too substantial than less. I'm not cat so don't have the pleasure of 9 lives.

 

[rockits]

I always put bricks/blocks etc. under as well as axle stands as double measure. Be safe people.

 

[CatmanV2]

I always put bricks/blocks etc. under as well as axle stands as double measure. Be safe people.

Indeed!

I've not managed to look yet as the corp VPN won't let me get to that site. As soon as I disconnect, I'll have a peek

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[safrane]

Site states CE Approval and the 'stability' videos are impressive

 

[mjheathcote]

Really don't see a problem.
They have been available in the States for years, if they would have been a problem, they wouldn't be now selling into Europe that is for sure!

 

[safrane]

And knowing US consumer law and the impact of being sued.

 

[mjheathcote]

Exactly!

 

[CatmanV2]

Well I wouldn't think twice about getting under them. Can't afford them and have nowhere to put them, but will gladly covet them

C

 

[jasst]

Seem expensive for what they are, proper two post lift is not that much more.

 

[chad5k1]

Site states CE Approval and the 'stability' videos are impressive

I bought a set at this years revival. Look really good, got the middle range ones as it it better fit all requirements.
Getting it from the stand to the car was interesting!!
I'd also not really describe them as portable unless you have two very strong people to lift them into a err....van or truck.
So they will be used in situ for the most part.