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thinking of getting one. I like the looks of the EZ car lift and the quick jack lift. one uses a power drill and screw drive, the other hyd.

the EZ lift has a fixed horz spacing so limits it some, but seems simple and light. the quick jack requires a bit more as far as having to store a pump for the hydraulic fluid, and does not have as much lift.

Curious to hear from those that have either of these. Both lift along the frame rails (or in our case I guess the rockers).

https://www.ezcarlift.com/ezcarlift_productinfo.html

https://www.quickjack.com/car-lifts/bl-5000slx/

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The challenge with the last one is the piston in the middle. I say that having a scissor lift with a piston in the middle. It will interfere with oil changes and possibly oil pan and transmission work.

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5 minutes ago, SteveJ said:

The challenge with the last one is the piston in the middle. I say that having a scissor lift with a piston in the middle. It will interfere with oil changes and possibly oil pan and transmission work.

I thought that too, but would it work if you just back in? let the piston be on the rear of the car? I was thinking for trans and clutch need that open.

I would think it would work if you have the CG of the car in the right place, though you may have to contact the manufacturer to be sure. I'm sure my lift could do it, and it has the same rated capacity as that one.

Would the open end be under the garage door? That could affect hood clearance if the hood was open.

One other possible issue could be ground clearance between the bottom of the car and the lift. I have two 2x12s for my car to drive on to prevent scraping exhaust (2.5 inch) on the cross supports. The track of my lift is not nearly as wide as the Dannmar. For that matter, I'd have to wonder if the pads on the Dannmar would be hitting the pinch welds on the Z with the width of the lift.

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On 3/11/2021 at 12:11 PM, Dave WM said:

thinking of getting one. I like the looks of the EZ car lift and the quick jack lift. one uses a power drill and screw drive, the other hyd.

the EZ lift has a fixed horz spacing so limits it some, but seems simple and light. the quick jack requires a bit more as far as having to store a pump for the hydraulic fluid, and does not have as much lift.

Curious to hear from those that have either of these. Both lift along the frame rails (or in our case I guess the rockers).

https://www.ezcarlift.com/ezcarlift_productinfo.html

https://www.quickjack.com/car-lifts/bl-5000slx/

Hi Dave:  Just saw this.  I bought the EZ Car Lift - LOVE IT!. Looked at several alternative, but in the end the EZ Car gave me the best access under the car. I also appreciate how easy it is to set up and store.  It did cost a little bit more, but the quality of the build and materials are top notch. 
 
 
hope that helps..
 
 
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Carl glad to hear the EZ lift is working well for you. That one was the 1st one I was considering. I like the light weight as well as no need for all the hydraulics. I am I the process of revamping my garage after I get that done I will look into it more.

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