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My suv is 4700 lb. Will this be safe for it? Or should I get the 7000?
This should be able to lift it, then before you get under it, as the manual states, you need to place appropriate jack stands under the vehicle for safety.
⚠ WARNING As an added safety precaution, you must always use auxiliary safety stands under the Vehicle while elevated on both QuickJack Frames.
My suv is 4700 lb. Will this be safe for it? Or should I get the 7000?
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This should be able to lift it, then before you get under it, as the manual states, you need to place appropriate jack stands under the vehicle for safety.
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⚠ WARNING As an added safety precaution, you must always use auxiliary safety stands under the Vehicle while elevated on both QuickJack Frames.
Not that added safety isn't warranted, but on flat surface, my 4500# minivan doesn't even budge on my 7000SLX. I don't put extra supports under normally.
I'm not saying that the 7000# version is better or needed, just that attempting to shake it will give you an idea of how stable it is. If you are concerned, by all means add 4 jack stands or 2 jacks stands and a floor jack (centered).
I went to Lowes and in their flooring department are 1/8" thick samples of VINYL flooring. They are like 6"x4" lengths. Some of them have a gritty texture. Pick what you like.
I just grabbed 4 of those and cut them in half. Then double-stacked the 1/2 pieces on top of the caps.
Glued them to the top of the 5 in. Round Duct Cap with pliable weather stripping adhesive.
(BE SURE TO CENTER THEM BEFORE JACKING VEHICLE ALL THE WAY UP)
After my first use, the weight of the vehicle put a nice indentation right down (or near) the middle of the caps and vinyl flooring.
Now, I have a point of reference to line up the caps/adapters when using them.
You can also use a SHARPIE and mark a line down the middle before first use as a point of reference.
If you then align the pinch welds to the SHARPIE line, the indentation will almost be perfectly centered.
Not that added safety isn't warranted, but on flat surface, my 4500# minivan doesn't even budge on my 7000SLX. I don't put extra supports under normally.
I'm not saying that the 7000# version is better or needed, just that attempting to shake it will give you an idea of how stable it is. If you are concerned, by all means add 4 jack stands or 2 jacks stands and a floor jack (centered).
I went to Lowes and in their flooring department are 1/8" thick samples of VINYL flooring. They are like 6"x4" lengths. Some of them have a gritty texture. Pick what you like.
I just grabbed 4 of those and cut them in half. Then double-stacked the 1/2 pieces on top of the caps.
Glued them to the top of the 5 in. Round Duct Cap with pliable weather stripping adhesive.
(BE SURE TO CENTER THEM BEFORE JACKING VEHICLE ALL THE WAY UP)
After my first use, the weight of the vehicle put a nice indentation right down (or near) the middle of the caps and vinyl flooring.
Now, I have a point of reference to line up the caps/adapters when using them.
You can also use a SHARPIE and mark a line down the middle before first use as a point of reference.
If you then align the pinch welds to the SHARPIE line, the indentation will almost be perfectly centered.
I have these and while I like them, they are a pain to get set up everytime to use them. They are just so heavy. I think it might be easier to just lift one side of the car and put it on Jack stands and then lift the other side and do the same. I probably wouldn't get these again just because it's not really easier than a jack and jack stands.
I have these and while I like them, they are a pain to get set up everytime to use them. They are just so heavy. I think it might be easier to just lift one side of the car and put it on Jack stands and then lift the other side and do the same. I probably wouldn't get these again just because it's not really easier than a jack and jack stands.
I'm thinking of getting one for my small car, just for a one-time clutch replacement work (maybe be able to do it with my HF Daytona high reach jack, but kinda sketchy lol).
And for tire rotations since my car doesn't have jack points directly in the middle of front or back, which is a PITA when you want to raise the whole car, and you're forced to use just the sides.
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https://www.quickjack.com/pub/dow...Manual.pdf [quickjack.com]
I'm not saying that the 7000# version is better or needed, just that attempting to shake it will give you an idea of how stable it is. If you are concerned, by all means add 4 jack stands or 2 jacks stands and a floor jack (centered).
I also have the SUV adapters.
I bought the following and it fits perfectly on top of the SUV adapters if used on pinch welds.
https://www.homedepot.c
I went to Lowes and in their flooring department are 1/8" thick samples of VINYL flooring. They are like 6"x4" lengths. Some of them have a gritty texture. Pick what you like.
I just grabbed 4 of those and cut them in half. Then double-stacked the 1/2 pieces on top of the caps.
Glued them to the top of the 5 in. Round Duct Cap with pliable weather stripping adhesive.
(BE SURE TO CENTER THEM BEFORE JACKING VEHICLE ALL THE WAY UP)
After my first use, the weight of the vehicle put a nice indentation right down (or near) the middle of the caps and vinyl flooring.
Now, I have a point of reference to line up the caps/adapters when using them.
You can also use a SHARPIE and mark a line down the middle before first use as a point of reference.
If you then align the pinch welds to the SHARPIE line, the indentation will almost be perfectly centered.
caps: https://gyazo.com/3e90dc63f03627f
SUV adapter (no damage after use on pinch weld w/ use of caps): https://gyazo.com/1ecfaedc799d58c
I'm not saying that the 7000# version is better or needed, just that attempting to shake it will give you an idea of how stable it is. If you are concerned, by all means add 4 jack stands or 2 jacks stands and a floor jack (centered).
I also have the SUV adapters.
I bought the following and it fits perfectly on top of the SUV adapters if used on pinch welds.
https://www.homedepot.c
I went to Lowes and in their flooring department are 1/8" thick samples of VINYL flooring. They are like 6"x4" lengths. Some of them have a gritty texture. Pick what you like.
I just grabbed 4 of those and cut them in half. Then double-stacked the 1/2 pieces on top of the caps.
Glued them to the top of the 5 in. Round Duct Cap with pliable weather stripping adhesive.
(BE SURE TO CENTER THEM BEFORE JACKING VEHICLE ALL THE WAY UP)
After my first use, the weight of the vehicle put a nice indentation right down (or near) the middle of the caps and vinyl flooring.
Now, I have a point of reference to line up the caps/adapters when using them.
You can also use a SHARPIE and mark a line down the middle before first use as a point of reference.
If you then align the pinch welds to the SHARPIE line, the indentation will almost be perfectly centered.
caps: https://gyazo.com/3e90dc63f03627f...cadf98ecbb [gyazo.com]
SUV adapter (no damage after use on pinch weld w/ use of caps): https://gyazo.com/1ecfaedc799d58c...476baf6b06 [gyazo.com]
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And for tire rotations since my car doesn't have jack points directly in the middle of front or back, which is a PITA when you want to raise the whole car, and you're forced to use just the sides.
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