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Maiden Voyage for the Quickjack
I've had this for about a year now but between the drivetrain project and winter, just never got around to using it. I'll also admit I was just a little apprehensive about it. There are a few failure videos on Youtube where people drop their cars. They all seem to do the same thing, they try to lower the car after releasing only one of the locking supports. The car starts leaning when they start to lower it. Then they panic and their instinct is to try and get it down faster, which is the opposite of what they should do. Then the car goes crashing down.
Anyway, my first test lift went fine. No problems. I think I'm gonna like this thing.
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70 TA, 467 cid IAII, Edelbrock D-port heads, 9.94:1, Butler HR 236/242 @ .050, 520/540 lift, 112 LSA, Q-jet, TKX (2.87 1st/.81 OD), 3.31 rear https://youtube.com/shorts/gG15nb4FWeo?feature=share |
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That’s slick , I’m intrigued . Might just be what I need for my GTO when it’s done , I’m tired of jacks & stands - more specifically , they scare me more that I’m older .
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I stay away from jack stands if I have room. 6" x 12" x 23" douglas fir blocks are MUCH safer.
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For those who fear or hate jack stands as much as I do, watch this video. I built them about 4 years ago. Absolutely love them. Did 4 out of 2x4 and 4 out of 2x6 and it gets the tires up a ft off the ground. Man you can work on anything under car, no jack stands in the way. He also has a complete lumbar list. They interlock so no chance of siding or falling off one another. I mean you can get at anything under car, super nice especially when putting headers in. Give close to 2’ clearance under car. When your done stack them in the corner of garage.
https://youtu.be/GUNYVgEyoXU
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I use blocks too. Four 6x6x16 fir, all labeled the 283, 302, 327, and the 350. Four 12x8x16 blocks aptly called the 396, 427, 454, and the 502. No Pontiac big blocks...LOL. Dug out of a dumpster in 05, I folded some drive material for handles and they literally get used constantly.
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It does look like you have enough room for a lift though.
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" Is wearing a helmet illegal" Mike Kerr 1-29-09 |
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I had a QJ and liked it. Sold it to my brother when I needed a four post lift at my new home.
If you can follow instructions, it is extremely stable and safe. |
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I have had mine QJ for years. Love it. Car gets stored on it all winter. Never had an issue
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Troy Rockaway NJ 67 GTO 400HO / TKX 3.27 1ST GEAR-.72OD / 3.36 POSI HOTCHKIS/UMI/BILSTEIN |
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On my first lift I, I lifted by the body using the pinch weld blocks. Does anyone know if on a 2nd gen car can you lift by the frame rails? Do the front and rear line up well enough? I was thinking that if I move the front blocks all the way out, and the rear all the way in it may work?
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70 TA, 467 cid IAII, Edelbrock D-port heads, 9.94:1, Butler HR 236/242 @ .050, 520/540 lift, 112 LSA, Q-jet, TKX (2.87 1st/.81 OD), 3.31 rear https://youtube.com/shorts/gG15nb4FWeo?feature=share |
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I lift my Firebird using the subframes. I lift a variety of cars with it, and I only really have to get creative with my '63 Thunderbird, which I have to lift sideways (the Quick Jack is perpendicular to the car).
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Thanks. I was hoping that would work.
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70 TA, 467 cid IAII, Edelbrock D-port heads, 9.94:1, Butler HR 236/242 @ .050, 520/540 lift, 112 LSA, Q-jet, TKX (2.87 1st/.81 OD), 3.31 rear https://youtube.com/shorts/gG15nb4FWeo?feature=share |
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I love my Quickjack. Use it all the time. If you're nervous at all about it coming down you can put a block of wood or even a jack stand in between the base and the lifted portion. It cannot possibly come down if you put an obstruction in there.
When I'm done with mine I just push them together underneath the center of the car. I can drive right over them. Out with the 'O' in with the new!
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia Last edited by Greg Reid; 07-05-2023 at 01:31 PM. |
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Curious how stable,side to side etc, are Jacks once car is up? I have 1st and 2nd gen Firebirds.
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It seems like if you're gonna have problems it's on the way up or down if the two sides don't move together evenly. That's either from not unlocking BOTH sides on the way down or from a clogged valve in the pump. It's interesting because Quickjack has a video where they talk about teflon tape vs a liquid thread sealer. They used to recommend teflon tape but now recommend liquid thread sealer. The reason they give is because too many people don't know how to use the tape and get it into the system leading to clogged valves. They included the thread sealer but I just used tape.
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70 TA, 467 cid IAII, Edelbrock D-port heads, 9.94:1, Butler HR 236/242 @ .050, 520/540 lift, 112 LSA, Q-jet, TKX (2.87 1st/.81 OD), 3.31 rear https://youtube.com/shorts/gG15nb4FWeo?feature=share |
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Mine include the liquid sealer...an entire bottle!
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia |
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Yeah, it's a huge bottle! Like maybe 6 oz. Lifetime supply. LOL.
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70 TA, 467 cid IAII, Edelbrock D-port heads, 9.94:1, Butler HR 236/242 @ .050, 520/540 lift, 112 LSA, Q-jet, TKX (2.87 1st/.81 OD), 3.31 rear https://youtube.com/shorts/gG15nb4FWeo?feature=share |
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Ain't that the truth! I know of at least a couple of homebuilt airplane accidents caused by clueless application of teflon tape on fuel system plumbing, leading to flow restrictions.
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I have absolutely no fear of doing anything while any of my cars are on that jack. It's rock solid in my opinion and I've had everything from small imports to my wife's Volvo SUV on them.
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia |
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Hmm thank you.
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QJ
I bought a QJ last year and very much like it.
Use it for my Firebird, TA, and the DDs. Only beefs- Teflon tape or sealer, the instructions I received did not include mention of cure time (or did it say look at bottle?) and the bottle didn’t say. My first attempt at setup= leaks. Search YouTube, several videos mention this and apparently 24 hr cure. Then find the manufacturer has a video ( but not the main set up instructional video) which states cure time is 24 hrs (or whatever). Not reasonable imho to expect me to find their separate video with this info; add a note to the instruction or make it painfully clear in every setup video. Also, the air cylinder Schrader (sp?) valves, not a single air pressure gauge that I own fit well to get an easy accurate reading.
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