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Old 09-06-2024, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by WhrDLMI
My back is still super sore from doing the valve adjustment on my S2000 last Monday. Getting old sucks.
it's rough on the knees as well.
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Originally Posted by WhrDLMI
I thought having the car up on the QuickJacks would make it better. Maybe it did but not much. I am legit broken now.

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Old 09-06-2024, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Slows2k
it's rough on the knees as well.
I think that's where the QuickJacks helped me - got the car high enough so that I didn't have to squat and lean forward.
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which quickjack model do you have? I think I asked you this before. lol.
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I got the 5000TL. It's overkill for the S but I wanted to be able to lift the Merc, too.

5000TL Portable Car Lift - QuickJack Store

If you have a membership, check Costco. They frequently run really good sales on QuickJacks.
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Thanks! I'll keep an eye out on Costco's site. I'm thinking I'll probably need a 7000 for the truck and cars. Might be too long for the cars though.
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Nvm. Seems like the 7000 will work for them. So now the waiting process. lol.
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You are correct about the length. That's the catch with these things... Pay attention to the "Lift Point Spread" in the Tech Specs page. I had to get extensions because the Merc lift points are like 64" and the max on the 5000TL is 60 BUT the S is relatively short so the total length of the TLX is too tight to fit easily between the wheels.
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hmmm....ok.
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I'd take two measurements of all of your cars... The distance between the tires at, maybe, 2" above the ground AND the distance between the lift points. You might find a model that works for all of them. If not, the extensions aren't a bad idea.

Frame Extensions - QuickJack TL Models - QuickJack Accessory

I willingly admit that they are absolutely overpriced for what they are but are still cheaper than a second set of jacks.
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