I spent a lot of time researching various types of car lifts. After speaking with a sales rep at QuickJack and reading a number of online reviews, the versatility, value, and convenience offered by the QuickJack had me sold. The system is powered by a compact pump and puts the SQ5 in the air in a matter of seconds. This allows me to perform wheel swaps much easier than using a conventional floor jack. It also allows me to easily pop the wheels off when performing a major detail. The lift design evenly disperses the weight of the car, so there is no resulting damage to the Swisstrax floor underneath. I have some heavy duty QJ hooks on the wall that allow me to store the lift out of the way when it is not in use. A few years after the release of the 5000SLX, QuickJack released the 5000 TL which is essentially the same with some minor design tweaks and a 3" extension in lift height. Whichever QuickJack I have been fortunate to own, they have impressed me with the convenience and efficiency they offer. I highly recommend QuickJack for anyone wanting to perform maintenance on their vehicle in the comfort of their own garage. Many photos and videos of my QuickJack in action have been featured in various company advertisements as well as on the Costco website.

NEW QUICKJACK

I recently sold my 5000 SLX and acquired the new 5000 TL. They are virtually the same apart from some minor design tweaks and an increase of 3" in lift height. A friend of mine drove up from Lethbridge on Thanksgiving Day to help me assemble it. This video showcases a few snippets of the setup process, but it is by no means a "How To" video of any kind. I strongly recommend you consult the manual as well as the helpful YouTube tutorials when assembling your own QuickJack. 

With the QuickJack system close at hand, I can perform seasonal wheel swaps to my heart's content. I can position the frame units in the centre of the garage and drive my car over them, or I can easily push them into position with the car already in the centre of the garage. Once the frame units are in position, It's just a matter of connecting them to the electric pump with the hoses. I have a variety of mounting blocks that line up with the lifting points on the vehicle. For my SQ5, I prefer the pinch weld blocks. I check and double check the alignment of the blocks with the lifting points before hitting the "up" button. Once I am satisfied that everything is perfectly aligned, I lift it with confidence. There are two height settings, and the system has a safety lock that snaps into place no matter what height setting I'm using.

One huge feature of the QuickJack system is its portability. Storing the system is easy and convenient, especially with the heavy duty hooks the team at QJ sent me. I glued and nailed a small piece of wood to the wall that ensures the hooks have something rock solid to attach to. I house the electric pump in a rolling Craftsman cabinet that hides it from view when not in use. Overall, it is a very convenient lift system to store and this was one of the most important factors that led me to choosing the QuickJack. 

VIDEO REVIEW

I put a video together that outlines some of the ways I utilize the QuickJack lift system to make my garage a more efficient and satisfying place to work. This video covers topics such as setting it up, maintaining it, and how it conveniently stows away when not in use. I have changed the way I store it since this video was produced (see photos above). I hope you find these insights helpful. 

If you have any questions or comments regarding my QuickJack portable lift, feel free to contact me