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Originally Posted by Chris 2018 ZL1 A10
Hi Neb,
I just received 4 ZL1 AddOns 3” MagPads. Unfortunately, all the pucks slide off the pad when handheld at the slightest angle, no way I’m going to trust my car being lifted like this. I’ve already expressed my concerns and am waiting to hear back from them. As for lifting the car using the aft-most forward lift points with the QuickJack, some seem to be ok with it but I would not. Looks like too much front overhang and the fact that some are complaining about wrinkles is enough to cause me to stop and reconsider.
QuickJack does make a model (BL-6000) that has an additional 10” of span which may be enough to utilize the rear and forward-most lifting points. Unfortunately, that model is also their heaviest at something like 110lbs per jack.
A more serious concern for me is the fact that some have received their QuickJacks in boxes that have been subjected to significant abuse during shipping. This raises a serious questions in my mind as to wether or not structural damage to the jack has occurred. If I decide to buy one, I’d be willing to pay extra to have it shipped as palletized freight.
Chris
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The boxes on my shipment when I bought mine were pretty damaged also.
The quick Jack frames themselves would take a hell of a lot of abuse to get damaged. I think you could drop them from the roof of your house and they'll probably be fine.
It's the power unit/pump you have to worry about. That thing comes in a different box from the actual frames. I made sure that box was not beat up when I got mine.
I wouldn't worry too much about the boxes the frames are shipped in being damaged.
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Originally Posted by Chris 2018 ZL1 A10
Great question. My guess would be that the aft/fwd point may be intended for lifting one side only while the 2 opposite tires create a tripod effect.
Just a guess...
Chris
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This is a great guess and it's mine as well.
I think that middle pinch weld is there for quick tire changes at the track. You lift the front and rear wheels at the same time, take the wheels off, slap the new ones on and put the car down.
I don't think the car is meant to be completely suspended in the air using the middle jacking points.