Anyone have one of these?

http://www.ezcarlift.com/

Just curious. I was looking for something like this a couple years back. Looks a little pricey for what you get but still alot cheaper than the good 4 post lifts. Made in USA too. :thumbsup:

This could possibly what I've been looking for. Thanks for sharing. :thumbsup:

Personally, I do not like the fact that the wheels are not held up. our cars flex far too much.

I have a low lift height issue in my garage, so a 4 post is out unless I spend another several $1K's to put in a steel beam instead of the glue-lam beam.

I've been thinking about one of these...

http://www.kwiklift.com/

Just saw an add for this in the new Hemmings Muscle mag. looks like it would be very handy to have.

Personally, I do not like the fact that the wheels are not held up. our cars flex far too much.

http://www.kwiklift.com/


I thought the same, but I could go to Home Depot and buy four adjustable foundation jack legs and fix that problem.

hey all, take alook at www.maxjaxusa.com i think i'll save up for one of these. Joe

hey all, take alook at www.maxjaxusa.com (http://www.maxjaxusa.com) i think i'll save up for one of these. Joe

How much $$ is it? :confused:

How much $$ is it? :confused:

How stable is that thing?!?! Looks cool but I'm not sure I'd want to be under that unless it is bolted to the floor!

Watch the video - it does bolt to the floor. You have to set up the are that it will be used by drilling and inserting anchors. Then, you remove the bolts if you want to store it.

The structural integrity of the maxjax depends on the strength of your existing concrete.

I don't know about YOUR garages; but I would NOT trust the 'crete in MY garage!

Great idea--but the installation method needs work.

The structural integrity of the maxjax depends on the strength of your existing concrete.

I don't know about YOUR garages; but I would NOT trust the 'crete in MY garage!

Great idea--but the installation method needs work.


That is EXACTLY what I was thinking. If I was going to install this in my garage, I would be putting in a new (much thicker and stronger) floor!!!

A friend of mine did a lot of research on these. Check out the steel quality really well. Some steel on different brands are much better than others. Of course, you get what you pay for, and sometimes have to compromise, but how much can you safely compromise?

It's hard to find steel not made in China on some, but some are actually made with USA steel. You are going to pay more for it though of course. But the question you have to ask yourself ...... "do you feel lucky?"

hey all, take alook at www.maxjaxusa.com (http://www.maxjaxusa.com) i think i'll save up for one of these. Joe

Just wondering if anyone here owns or has used this lift. I just bought one in the group buy over at garagejournal (http://www.garagejournal.com)

I probably jumped the gun a little, as I haven't even broken ground yet on my new garage, and it sure wont fit in my current garage. Only thing I really don't like is the max lifting height

I bought one of these about 10 yrs ago and love it!
http://www.kwicklift.com

I'm a Bend Pac fan, I have owned my Bend Pac for several years and love it. It's a 2post, it's Assymetric design, 10000 pound lift, USA Made, extra wide, not that cheap sh-it from China. If I'am going to put my body under a 3500 lb. car or truck , it will not be held up by some cheap off shore junk. BUY AMERICAN !!!!!!!

Personally, I do not like the fact that the wheels are not held up. our cars flex far too much.

I have a low lift height issue in my garage, so a 4 post is out unless I spend another several $1K's to put in a steel beam instead of the glue-lam beam.

I've been thinking about one of these...

http://www.kwiklift.com/

I thought that flex would only be an issue with cars that did not have full frames (i.e F bodies). Why would flex be an issue on an A body car like a chevelle?

check out the defunked car dealerships around. You can get great
deals on lifts. You have to take them out though.
Years ago a friend of mine bought one for $700.00

I thought that flex would only be an issue with cars that did not have full frames (i.e F bodies). Why would flex be an issue on an A body car like a chevelle?
EVERY vehicle is designed to be lifted and supported at prescribed points on the frame/unibody. How else would they hold the car up to install the wheels?

Flex becomes an issue on ANY vehicle when the structure weakens because of rust or other damage--including but not limited to sheet metal rot; popped spot welds, or destroyed body-to-frame bushings.

Keep in mind that the BODY of your Chevelle is MUCH stiffer than the "frame".

Unbolt the body-to-frame mounts, and see how easy it is to flex the frame! You can pull the frame by the rear bumper down about an inch with just your bare hands.




What does that Kwiklift do that four jackstands and a good floorjack wouldn't do for ~$1000 less money?

I bought one of these about 10 yrs ago and love it!
http://www.kwicklift.com

I've seen that lift at shows and think it's a good idea for someone with limited space or a low ceiling, but think it's priced a little high. You can get a 2 post lift for a couple hundred more.