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cjd · 07-11-2022, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Spuds

I think this is one of those cases where a picture would really clarify what you are saying. (Because it sounds like crazy talk to me at least)

Photos attached

Sapphireho · 07-11-2022, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cjd

Even sideways? I lift front/back for maintenance but sideways when doing balance and alignments so the jacks fit between the platforms I use.
No help if the jack is too short...

Lotus are a bit wacky when it comes to lifts. I've seen guys do it sideways, I just don't feel comfortable with a 6" wood block on top of a rubber block.

Sapphireho · 07-11-2022, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Spuds

Lotus too short (length) and trucks too tall (clearance)?

Yea. I found they make 6" truck/ SUV extenders. $225

cjd · 07-11-2022, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Yea. I found they make 6" truck/ SUV extenders. $225

Those look like they might also work to lift the Lotus instead of the wobbly wood block setup (seems you could JUST use a wood block in that case too, the stacking seems silly if not stupid)

Sapphireho · 07-11-2022, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cjd

Those look like they might also work to lift the Lotus instead of the wobbly wood block setup (seems you could JUST use a wood block in that case too, the stacking seems silly if not stupid)

The expensive extensions are only 6" , which might work for my trucks. I think it would get the tires about half an inch off the ground.

Would still be about 2.5" short for the Lotus. That's a 6" wood 4x4 on the rubber block.

Problem with stacking things, as you probably know, it a quickjack does not lift straight up. I just don't feel comfortable with it.

QuickJack has been a disappointment for me. Certainly not easy to move around and setup/put away. I could get things done much faster with a floor jack and jack stands.

cjd · 07-11-2022, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

The expensive extensions are only 6" , which might work for my trucks. I think it would get the tires about half an inch off the ground.

Would still be about 2.5" short for the Lotus. That's a 6" wood 4x4 on the rubber block.

Problem with stacking things, as you probably know, it a quickjack does not lift straight up. I just don't feel comfortable with it.

QuickJack has been a disappointment for me. Certainly not easy to move around and setup/put away. I could get things done much faster with a floor jack and jack stands.

Yeah. I only use them sometimes. Pain to set up(I just don't have the space) and I've had issues with the connectors too. For some work they're amazing though. Alignment is up and down a lot and they're so much nicer than a floor jack for that. Given the space constraints I don't think I can do better.

Ultramaroon · 07-12-2022, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

QuickJack has been a disappointment for me. Certainly not easy to move around and setup/put away. I could get things done much faster with a floor jack and jack stands.

It is disturbingly awkward to move. I haven't given up on it, though. I've thought about how perfectly a railroad tie could be cut to fit the saddles. Grain structure must be considered when lifting at the seams.

Sapphireho · 07-12-2022, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

It is disturbingly awkward to move.

i hadn't moved them in quite a while, and when I took them out yesterday I was like "shit, I don't remember them being this heavy". My back is killing me today.

Sapphireho · 07-12-2022, 12:36 AM

Oh yea, and I got the bigger 5000 model quickjack so I could also use it on the trucks. So disappointed. My trucks aren't lifted, 100% stock.

Wally86 · 07-12-2022, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Oh yea, and I got the bigger 5000 model quickjack so I could also use it on the trucks. So disappointed. My trucks aren't lifted, 100% stock.

Do you use the wheels? (sounds like a dumb question but I'm 90% serious in asking it).

Sapphireho · 07-12-2022, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Wally86

Do you use the wheels? (sounds like a dumb question but I'm 90% serious in asking it).

The tiny black wheels on one end the racks? Yes.

Ultramaroon · 07-12-2022, 11:31 AM

It has wheels?

Tcoat · 07-12-2022, 05:57 PM

Sapphireho · 07-12-2022, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

It has wheels?

Yes.

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