Ranger quick lift

airikrankin · 03-22-2015, 01:07 AM

Finally got around to trying this out on the z. Due to all the snow z was stuck in my other garage, then it snowed maybe 1 inch and i got stuck in my driveway, which is flat, so after i ran hot water over it i got it in the garage. Anyway if your looking for a good way to lift your z for maintenance or to wax it without having to bend over this is for you. I did have to cut some plywood to raise the rubber blocks up some so my side skirts would clear the lift but i am on swifts and these just slide under. I just took a quick pic on my way out to work will update tomorow with pics of how high it raises it. They make 2 models one rated for 3500 lbs and the one i got that is rated for 5000 lbs. it took about 3 weeks for me to get and was shipped freight on a tractor trailer. Also the quick disconnects leak so they need upgraded. But for 1300 shipped it is well worth it. Unlike other scissor jacks you are able to get under the middle to do exhaust/tranny or anything like that. Each side weighs maybe 50lbs and has wheels on one side so you can store them easily.

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37zeroZ · 03-22-2015, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by airikrankin

Anyway if your looking for a good way to lift your z for maintenance or to wax it without having to bend over this is for you.

airikrankin · 03-22-2015, 03:59 PM

Using the dog for height comparison

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Felix 808 · 03-22-2015, 04:11 PM

Looks nice. It's hard to tell from the pictures, but does it have safety lockouts on it, or does it rely solely on the air pressure?

airikrankin · 03-22-2015, 04:51 PM

Uses hydrolic, either 120v or off a battery if wanting to take to the track with you and that is a pic of the lock, there are 2 positions

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Felix 808 · 03-22-2015, 06:07 PM

Good, just it's not solely relying on the hydraulic pressure alone as that would be bad

Silly Rabbit · 03-22-2015, 06:23 PM

I didn't know those existed. Pretty amazing set up. I'll have to start saving my pennies.

cooltoy · 03-22-2015, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Silly Rabbit

I didn't know those existed. Pretty amazing set up. I'll have to start saving my pennies.

Changing wheels this weekend.

kenchan · 03-22-2015, 06:41 PM

lol i like that 2nd pict of your dog. he's saying "bad arzzz!"

Duc_Z09 · 03-22-2015, 06:55 PM

I like your dog.

Your hydraulic line looks like it's losing fluid though... not good.

airikrankin · 03-22-2015, 10:03 PM

thanks and yes those quick connects do leak, most reviews iv read people have replaced them because they leak. i will be doing so aswell

03-22-2015, 01:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
airikrankin Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 115 Drives: 12 370z Rep Power: 13	Ranger quick lift Finally got around to trying this out on the z. Due to all the snow z was stuck in my other garage, then it snowed maybe 1 inch and i got stuck in my driveway, which is flat, so after i ran hot water over it i got it in the garage. Anyway if your looking for a good way to lift your z for maintenance or to wax it without having to bend over this is for you. I did have to cut some plywood to raise the rubber blocks up some so my side skirts would clear the lift but i am on swifts and these just slide under. I just took a quick pic on my way out to work will update tomorow with pics of how high it raises it. They make 2 models one rated for 3500 lbs and the one i got that is rated for 5000 lbs. it took about 3 weeks for me to get and was shipped freight on a tractor trailer. Also the quick disconnects leak so they need upgraded. But for 1300 shipped it is well worth it. Unlike other scissor jacks you are able to get under the middle to do exhaust/tranny or anything like that. Each side weighs maybe 50lbs and has wheels on one side so you can store them easily. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Silly Rabbit and midlife like this.

03-22-2015, 03:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
airikrankin Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 115 Drives: 12 370z Rep Power: 13	Using the dog for height comparison Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Silly Rabbit likes this.

03-22-2015, 04:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2807	Looks nice. It's hard to tell from the pictures, but does it have safety lockouts on it, or does it rely solely on the air pressure? __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

03-22-2015, 04:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
airikrankin Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 115 Drives: 12 370z Rep Power: 13	Uses hydrolic, either 120v or off a battery if wanting to take to the track with you and that is a pic of the lock, there are 2 positions Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Silly Rabbit likes this.

03-22-2015, 06:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2807	Good, just it's not solely relying on the hydraulic pressure alone as that would be bad __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

03-22-2015, 06:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 54 Posts: 683 Drives: '12 PW Touring Sport Rep Power: 619	I didn't know those existed. Pretty amazing set up. I'll have to start saving my pennies. __________________ NISMO R Tune Intakes \ Fast Intentions RHFC \ Borla CBE \ EcuTek Tuned\ SPL Camber Arms \ Powertrix Coilovers \ Swift Springs \ Avant Garde \ Wicked CAS \ Morimoto XB Halos \ Custom Fenders \ Hotchkis Sways \ NLP Splitter

03-22-2015, 06:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	lol i like that 2nd pict of your dog. he's saying "bad arzzz!" madwi likes this.

03-22-2015, 06:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	I like your dog. Your hydraulic line looks like it's losing fluid though... not good. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

03-22-2015, 10:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
airikrankin Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 115 Drives: 12 370z Rep Power: 13	thanks and yes those quick connects do leak, most reviews iv read people have replaced them because they leak. i will be doing so aswell

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