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skelly · 09-08-2021, 02:58 PM

Trying to decide between a QuickJack https://www.quickjack.com/ and EZ Car Lift https://www.ezcarlift.com/ , and I'm looking for opinions of those who have bought/tried them. Of for that matter, if you know of anything better, I would appreciate hearing about that as well.

My current situation:
Semi-retired, my son and I like to work on various vehicles

Obscenely small suburban two-car garage, lacking in height, width and depth
I really like the MaxJack, but it's NOT an option in my current garage
I need something that doesn't require a forklift to get it off the delivery truck
I will fully retire in 1 1/2 years, whereupon I will move to a smaller house with a bigger, better garage, and I will then buy a proper two-point lift
The scissor lifts I have seen (HF, et.al) are NOT an option, I need to do occasional transmission work, and they are also too heavy to move around

The two options I'm considering look like I can easily roll them out to the driveway on nice days?

We regularly work on a WIDE variety of vehicles for family and friends:
Porsche 944
BMW 528xi
BMW 650i
Mazda Miata
Ford Escape(s)
Misc Toyotas

I THINK I've figured out which cross spacers I need for the EZ Car Lift. However, I haven't quite figured out which model of the QuickJack would be best, I've read that only the 5000 model is short enough for the Miata, but may or may not work for the longer vehicles.

I really like the idea of the greater clearance of the EZ Car lift, and being able to slide under the car from the side, vs only from the end. I also realize that the EZ Car Lift is more expensive, but it seems like the QuickJack is going to require some add-ons if you're using a wide variety of vehicles??

Anyway, I have the budget to get either one, I'm looking for thoughts, opinions and suggestions.

Thanks!

09-08-2021, 02:58 PM	#30
skelly Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW 528xi BMW 650i Porsche 944 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: KC Metro iTrader: (0)	Need Advice on Portable Lift Trying to decide between a QuickJack https://www.quickjack.com/ and EZ Car Lift https://www.ezcarlift.com/ , and I'm looking for opinions of those who have bought/tried them. Of for that matter, if you know of anything better, I would appreciate hearing about that as well. My current situation: Semi-retired, my son and I like to work on various vehicles Obscenely small suburban two-car garage, lacking in height, width and depth I really like the MaxJack, but it's *NOT* an option in my current garage I need something that doesn't require a forklift to get it off the delivery truck I will fully retire in 1 1/2 years, whereupon I will move to a smaller house with a bigger, better garage, and I will then buy a proper two-point lift The scissor lifts I have seen (HF, et.al) are NOT an option, I need to do occasional transmission work, and they are also too heavy to move around The two options I'm considering look like I can easily roll them out to the driveway on nice days? We regularly work on a WIDE variety of vehicles for family and friends: Porsche 944 BMW 528xi BMW 650i Mazda Miata Ford Escape(s) Misc Toyotas I THINK I've figured out which cross spacers I need for the EZ Car Lift. However, I haven't quite figured out which model of the QuickJack would be best, I've read that only the 5000 model is short enough for the Miata, but may or may not work for the longer vehicles. I really like the idea of the greater clearance of the EZ Car lift, and being able to slide under the car from the side, vs only from the end. I also realize that the EZ Car Lift is more expensive, but it seems like the QuickJack is going to require some add-ons if you're using a wide variety of vehicles?? Anyway, I have the budget to get either one, I'm looking for thoughts, opinions and suggestions. Thanks!
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