Does anyone use one of these Quickjacks with their 348? Where I normally lift the rear on the subframe is quite a bit more in board than the front lifting points. Not certain will work. Any thoughts?
My friend used a scissor jack like that on his 348 for an entire engine out. Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat.com mobile app
I use QJ on my F355 but i am a bit worried as the front lifting points does not seem to rest on the QJ when the car is fully lifted as the back is heavier and all weight is on the rear lifting points.
Crazy advertisement for the Quickjack 5000. I have enough problems lifting and moving one jack around, let alone two. Image Unavailable, Please Login The handles are so low to the ground it's difficult to even get your hands around them. You need two hands to lift one end up. Someone must have helped him to get into that position.
Qavion & Mike - do either of you use with 348? Lanab - makes sense that it may feel unstable with the weight of v8 hanging off back. I suspect similar as to most lifting systems that don’t lift from wheels, but from what I’ve read, generally ok.
No, sorry, just general statement. Also be aware that your car may be too low for the jacks and the provided rubber blocks to go under the car. You may need to drive your car onto a few planks of wood to get clearance. It's a real pain. The 355 and 348 have the same wheelbase, not sure about the clearance height. It's also a tight squeeze to get the jacks between the wheels. You have to be mindful of how the jacks go up (rearwards or forwards). If you go by the instruction manual, the jacks are not really suitable. They are not supposed to support the full weight of the car at (almost) the fully down position. I did choose the 5000 rather than lower weight-rated jacks because the weight is mostly over one end of the jack. This may also help a little with the "dead lift" at the almost fully down position.
Good spot Qavion - I read the manual and the point about they cannot exert sufficient force until a suitable height is reached. I didn’t connect that with low cars, just incorrect use. As much as the faff of driving onto something to help raise the height, the end result I think is worth it vs axle stands etc, especially for the price. Thanks! Ferrarium - excellent thanks! That’s exactly what I’m after, confirming it’s possible to remove a 348 engine in readiness for cam belt in a few years. Can I ask, do you recall where you place the rear pads if it’s not the subframe? I don’t suppose you can think of any threads here where you’ve posted a picture of yours on the lift? Thanks
Here’s a thread on 348 jacking points for a few options, although not using a QuickJack. When I first started using QJ, I contacted the manufacturer and they offered the option of placing the QJ’s transverse. https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/348-jacking-point.167970/
Thanks Mike. Transverse is a good option. I’ve enough confidence to take the plunge and order one! thanks all
I’ve been pleased with mine, although I have an F355. The rubber blocks that come with it offer many placement options. I use the jacks in reverse of the instructions, due to clearances and the lift points. They’ve worked well for about three years now. Image Unavailable, Please Login
That looks so much more convenient than messing with axle stands etc. Look like they are going to be worth the investment. Thanks for sharing Mike
Yes, convenient! I had an ‘85 308 for 13 years and dreaded lifting it. Two different floor jacks and stands. The QJ is great if you don’t have room for a two post lift.
One thing to be careful of when using QJ's on the F355's is that they don't hit the stepped panels inboard of the sill... Image Unavailable, Please Login You have to make sure the rubber block is high enough (especially under compression). Sometimes you can prevent this step from being scratched with some rags. I don't know if this is applicable to the 348.
Good observation, it’s important when first using these to only raise them up to the point of contact to become familiar with block placement and positioning of the jacks. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Mike with a quick jack are you able to remove the large under tray without the quick jack impeding it?
I haven't had to remove the central panels forward of the engine cradle, but for extra clearance, and to protect those underpanels, I use a hockey puck which has been cut to fit the OEM jacking points Something like this: https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/posts/145751127/ You just need a hacksaw and some elbow grease. The trade-off is that you have to drive up onto more planks of wood.
Good observation, it’s important when first using these to only raise them up to the point of contact to become familiar with block placement and positioning of the jacks. Yes, all trays are clear for removal, here’s a picture with the front and rear tray removed, with plenty of clearance to remove the center tray. Image Unavailable, Please Login
A few folks suggested putting some large water bottles in the forward luggage compartment.... but some folks think it's unnecessary https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/posts/146616987/
It would be good to see pictures or videos of lifting a 348 as this is the point of the thread. Yes, both ducts were off when that photo was taken.
Thanks for the thread, and the ideas you guys. I bought some QJs this fall and struggled finding good jack points on my 355. Finally got them, and chalked them, so I will be ready in spring. But it was not easy(height of car/keeping QJs parallel, don’t damage undercarriage etc). The transverse idea is interesting Mike, but I see you found it unnecessary.
