elira

Does anyone have a recommendation for the QuickJack model for a '70 442 (68-72 A body)? QJ has a BL-6000XLT that seems to be compatible with the A body lift point spread. My measurements for their spread range are from the frame corners behind the front wheels and ahead of the rear wheels. Any other thoughts/considerations/concerns from current QJ users? I called QJ to ask them and they were a bit puzzled about what a 68-72 GM A body car was. Ha!

Thanks in advance and have a great Thanksgiving next week.

- Les

Yellowstatue

I did not know that it was called a quick-jack. I use jacks from early eighties GM. Has round pad to fit into round hole in frame at points you describe. Works great for me and no damage to the bumper or tail lights.

elira

Thanks for the reply. My apologies; I should have included the product website link for this: www.quickjack.com.

Cheers...

70cutty

I have BL-7000EXT. Spread range on it is perfectly fine, it can be adjusted 7-8".
Works really well, the only thing I don't like is that it blocks access to the trans crossmember bolts. I find it very useful when I pull engines out of my cars, because it lowers and raises in an angle.

Yellowstatue

OK. So with that QJ one would use that in the garage or other hard surface. The jacks I refer to are scissors type GM to have in the trunk in case of flat tires.

OLDSter Ralph

Crawling in and out and crawling around under a car is not happenin with me.

elira

Thank you! That helps greatly. Your QJ model is my other consideration. I don't mind if it blocks the x-member bolts. I've got a resource for that if I need the clear space. I'm just trying to get away from jack stands and such.

Cheers,

jdana24

If you are open to another brand, this is the one I have and it works well. https://www.ezcarlift.com/

elira

Hey thanks! I’ll check it out. Much appreciated...

Schurkey

That's a heap of money to lift a car so the wheels don't touch the ground, from a company that thinks an intermediate car has an extra-long wheelbase. Frankly, they scare me.

When it was me, I bought a Rotary (Made-in-USA) low-rise lift from my former employer. Brings the wheels to waist-height, perfect for tire and brake work. I paid $900, used. Not as portable as the one you're looking at.

elira

‘Thanks for the info. I took a look at their products but I need the underside clear for general maintenance, etc. Looks like a good product, though.

Dave26

I have BL 5000EXT that I bought for my '72 vert and '70 Chevelle. I find it easy and safe. I did buy a set of pinch weld blocks for my newer cars, they work great.

elira

Thanks Dave. Yep, I’m probably going to go with either their 5000 or 7000 EXT, depending on what cross fits with our other family cars.

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Les Bowles

Dave26

Just an additional piece of information.....even though my Quick Jacks are an EXT they work just fine with my short wheel base BMW X3 and my brother's Mazda 3.

elira

Perfect...thank you. Our other rides should work w/ it - BMW i3 & VW Beetle.

elira

Thanks again for your info. I got the 5000EXT, put it all together and am using it. As you said, it's easy, safe and works just fine.

- Les

Greg Rogers

Thanks for starting this thread, I am considering getting a short lift for my shop as it has only about a 7' ceiling. There is a article on lifts in the latest Hemmings Magazine, any of you see that?

elira

No, haven’t seen the Hemings article. It will work fine w/ a 7’ ceiling. My garage ceiling is 8’ and there’s plenty of clearance above. 21” of vertical clear space front to back underneath. Have been “down below” doing some detailing for the past two days. 👍