BendPak/QuickJack???
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BendPak/QuickJack???
So, think I've seen some members cars on these... Seems like the consensus is you will still need the fab'ed aluminum jack-points or 'hockey-pucks' (I feel like Don Rickles every time I say that!)... Is that right, or can it be lifted just 'flat' w/o the spacers? Looking at the unit, it looks as though the jack area is recessed and will require their 'block's at a minimum. Is BendPak the best way to go or are their solid alternatives? I am a big fan of buying 'made in USA' if that's even possible with this type of offering.
Thanks all- Appreciate all the guidance-
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I use a Quickjack with my DB9, the short rubber blocks that come with the jack, and a set of HSM Precision aluminum jack pads. I've used a hockey puck in a pinch, but they're bigger than the jacking surface so don't fit perfectly.
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You can lift with just the rubber blocks that come with the Quickjack, but it's a bit finicky getting the placement just right. I use the rubber blocks together with the HSM jack pads and it makes it a lot easier.
The Quickjack doesn't lift straight up -- there's some horizontal travel as it rises. The jack pads shorten the gap a bit and give you a target that's easier to see because they stay in place after you insert them. Plus there's no risk of crushing your sills if you misjudge.
The Quickjack doesn't lift straight up -- there's some horizontal travel as it rises. The jack pads shorten the gap a bit and give you a target that's easier to see because they stay in place after you insert them. Plus there's no risk of crushing your sills if you misjudge.
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I use the rubber blocks that come with quick Jack. No pucks or special lift disks
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You have to use the QuickJack rubber blocks, so the question is about whether you want to use a puck as well.
Under my lowered V8V I can't fit the lowest QuickJack runner + puck, unless I drive the car onto wooden blocks first. That is too much pointless messing around for me, the car sat on the rubber blocks without pucks right through last Winter without a problem, and its up on them now as I fit a new VelocityAP silencer.
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All good here! You should seen or will see an order for me for a set of blue ones for my Vantage yesterday. I'm the one who initiated the thread here. Seems like 'cheap insurance' to me.... Safe also comes to mind! Also, helps reduce my paranoia if I take it to a shop for any work. Looks like you are in Wylie- I am way out north & west of TMS in the sticks, but carry a Justin address. Appreciate you chiming in. Do you do you own service? From you post, it appears you do. Any shop you have used in the DFW area?
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All good here! You should seen or will see an order for me for a set of blue ones for my Vantage yesterday. I'm the one who initiated the thread here. Seems like 'cheap insurance' to me.... Safe also comes to mind! Also, helps reduce my paranoia if I take it to a shop for any work. Looks like you are in Wylie- I am way out north & west of TMS in the sticks, but carry a Justin address. Appreciate you chiming in. Do you do you own service? From you post, it appears you do. Any shop you have used in the DFW area?
Thanks all-
Really appreciate the guidance & feed-back-
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Maker of the lift adapters chiming in. (and probably shooting myself in the foot for some orders 
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The need for the pads really depends on which vehicle you have. The DB9, and oldest V8 vantages have fairly open jack contact areas where a puck can definitely be used (I used a rubber BMW adapter before I started making aluminum ones). The later V8 Vantages (and -s), Roadsters and V12s have very complex shaped jack points, with undertrays and and bolts in the way. These are much more risky to lift with a rubber pad.
As mentioned above, the aluminum pads are designed to hold in place on the jack points, and then you can bring the jack to the point, instead of targeting the area by feel. They are certainly a luxury, but make lifting the vehicle much less fiddly. The other advantage of course is if handed to someone else doing service, they will lift from the correct safest points, and not risk damage by lifting from the wrong area.
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)The need for the pads really depends on which vehicle you have. The DB9, and oldest V8 vantages have fairly open jack contact areas where a puck can definitely be used (I used a rubber BMW adapter before I started making aluminum ones). The later V8 Vantages (and -s), Roadsters and V12s have very complex shaped jack points, with undertrays and and bolts in the way. These are much more risky to lift with a rubber pad.
As mentioned above, the aluminum pads are designed to hold in place on the jack points, and then you can bring the jack to the point, instead of targeting the area by feel. They are certainly a luxury, but make lifting the vehicle much less fiddly. The other advantage of course is if handed to someone else doing service, they will lift from the correct safest points, and not risk damage by lifting from the wrong area.
Thanks,
matt
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But when I use the QuickJack, the pucks stay in their bag in the car, there isn't room to get them between the jack's own rubber block, and the jackpoint on the car
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QuickJack 22% DISCOUNT on 2/22/2022
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Thanks all! Wanted to ask a quick question... and offer a quick update....
1). Which QuickJack do I want? TL5000 is what I am thinking, 70" length...
2). On 2/22/2022, they are discounting 22%!!! Use the code: TWOTWO
Thanks all! Wanted to ask a quick question... and offer a quick update....
1). Which QuickJack do I want? TL5000 is what I am thinking, 70" length...
2). On 2/22/2022, they are discounting 22%!!! Use the code: TWOTWO
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So, think I've seen some members cars on these... Seems like the consensus is you will still need the fab'ed aluminum jack-points or 'hockey-pucks' (I feel like Don Rickles every time I say that!)... Is that right, or can it be lifted just 'flat' w/o the spacers? Looking at the unit, it looks as though the jack area is recessed and will require their 'block's at a minimum. Is BendPak the best way to go or are their solid alternatives? I am a big fan of buying 'made in USA' if that's even possible with this type of offering.
Thanks all- Appreciate all the guidance-
Thanks all- Appreciate all the guidance-
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The quickjack isn't all that bad. I agree it takes a little extra work to set up and they're moderately heavy to move around. You may not be able to do a clutch job on them due to the height, but for someone that just wants to do regular maintenance they're pretty great. I didn't want to drill the slab in my garage to mount a two post. Though if I ever build the second garage I'll definitely put one in.
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The quickjack isn't all that bad. I agree it takes a little extra work to set up and they're moderately heavy to move around. You may not be able to do a clutch job on them due to the height, but for someone that just wants to do regular maintenance they're pretty great. I didn't want to drill the slab in my garage to mount a two post. Though if I ever build the second garage I'll definitely put one in.
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late to reply but the TL5000 is good. i bought mine from costco for $1299 and the TL was the only option otherwise i'd lean toward the TLX. that 22% is about the best i've seen too. them and costco seem to run them on sale frequently so keep checking.