Agreed Pepsi10 - thanks everyone for chipping into the thread to share tips and experiences I’ll post a video to show them lifting a 348 as soon as mine arrive and are setup.
Pics on first post. https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/index.php?threads/649442/ Sent using FerrariChat.com mobile app
Legend would have it that it wouldn't have enough height. You have proven legend to be incorrect! I wonder if this would carry over to the 355? Anything special here to make the clearances? It looks like you have some 2x planks under them in the photos. If it can be made to work on the 355 and be able to squeeze the engine out it solves a few issues I have with trying to mount a max jax. Sorry to the original poster on the non 348 question.
Thanks for the link to your thread Ferrarium. Perfect, and excited for future engine out project! Sorry to read about your pulley failure and knock on damage though Zamboniman308 - no worries!
Yes planks just to be sure but turns out it's not needed. You know all the urban legend about needing 82 inches minimum clearance etc. Think I mentioned that actually. Sent using FerrariChat.com mobile app
Since reading this I have thought about a home lift as of now I have access to a full repair shop with a true 2 post lift (Mohawk) which is great but limited do to I can only use the facilities after closing (6:30pm) and if there is no cars on lift and must be off the lift by opening (7am) so yes a lot of late nights and if not done getting mobile till the next night which happens more then you think (lack of parts need and if something brakes and need more parts) I can’t complain because I’m not paying to use the space but it does suck that so time is wasted in getting ready to work on So after reading this I started looking into home lifts quick jack and max jack are the front runners right now and both are very far apart in price 1500 to 4000 which is not a big deal to me but I don’t want one that is not going to work with in my needs so after talking with a few guys who have the quick jack and reading how one here did a engine out was very impressive and alot less costly and some guys point out the max jack convenience of having more accessibility under the car with swing arms instead of the platforms on quick jack My space is limited side to side and height and a quick jack is easier to have and fit the space and max jack will work too just stowing away takes up more room which is not too critical to me either so looking at max jack I would like too know if any one has used both and can comment Side note as I was reaching floor foot print and prices I came across homedepot saying both jacks at a lower price then manufacture and other sites lol Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat.com mobile app
I'm at this same crossroads. The maxjax looks far better being a 2post and higher lift but I dont trust my slab is up to the task after drilling a few random check holes. It would probably be fine, but I dont want to be the guy who finds out. The quick jack would probably get everything done with more inconvenience working at the lower height. It wasnt even in consideration as whatever it is I'd want to be able to drop the engine. Now that I see its possible I'm glad I didnt already buy something else. I'm pretty firm on not wanting to park on ramps every time i pull in so a midrise scissor is off the table.
As far as a big fancy lift to lift your car 6 ft high in your garage ask yourself honestly how often do you need to do that. You raise it up with a quick Jack and you can do just about everything you need working under the car with the car arms length away. Hell there's almost nothing under the car anyhow. But doing things like pulling off your wheels and pulling off your brake calipers and refinishing them sure is nice on the quickjack. Once you're done with that the quickjack goes back on the wall for what another 12 months until you get another wild hair? I mean if I had several cars and a big garage and I was always working on them or worked on them for my friends that's different get a big lift. No question. But for a DIY owner with limited space, I don't really see it as needed. Sent using FerrariChat.com mobile app
I agree. I have access to a set of quick jacks im going to borrow and see how i like them. I'm pretty sure this is a no brainer. And absolutely not having to mess with floor jacks to do wheel off work is HUGE.
First few times you use them it takes a while to figure out where and how to position. Once you've done it a couple times it becomes really quite easy. One thing for sure it's way easier than using a floor jack to get your car up on jack stands. And it's like a foot higher. Sent using FerrariChat.com mobile app
I have this problem, also. I have to park my car exactly in the middle of the garage. I have trouble manoeuvering the jacks along the sides of the car (I've had a few close calls with mirrors and painwork). When it comes to pushing the jacks sideways under the car, you can't put your weight behind them because the wall is too close.
I have a coworker who has a set of quick jacks I will be using next week for maintenance work on the Daily drivers so will how it works in the space I have and going to the toys on too Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat.com mobile app
That speak to text was the worst lol What I was saying a coworker has a set of quick jacks and I’ll will be using them next to do maintenance on my daily drivers and going to see how they work in the space have in my garage —- I’m going to put both my “toys” on the jacks and if they will Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat.com mobile app
It helps if you have slippery floors. My garage floors are bare concrete, making it difficult to slide the ramps under the car. The hoses are also a bit of a pain. It's easy to trap them in the ramps. You also need to feed the hose going to the pump unit between the front wheels. You have to slide them over the floor increasing the risk of contaminating them. The hoses come with plastic caps, but they won't stay on. Lots of gymnastics required.
Thanks for the advice my floor is concrete so I guess I’ll see how bad moving them in place will be my coworker also has concrete floors in his garage and said that he leaves them but up each other in the middle of the floor drives over them he doesn’t have any cars that are as low as mine —— quick jacks are less then 30 inches together and 3 inch tall—- after driving over he pulls them out to the sides of the car that might work with the daily’s but will not work on the toys will definitely need to slide them in from the sides on the toys I will know next week hope it works out One of my friends said that if I put a lift or quick jack in my house I will not finish any of my projects because knowing I’m not in anyone way I just drag it out lol they are taking bets on it too lol I hope I don’t turn in yo that guy Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat.com mobile app
The quick jack 3500 long model fits mt 355 spider in the reverse position as already stated. I use the lowest blocks and the quick jacks do slide under from the side. I carefully position them because the blocks have to be perfect to catch both the front and rear lift points. I have put my full 225 pounds on the rear of the car and had no balance or shifting issues and my first job was to correct my shifter position under the car. It is tight, you will need a low creeper, but I got the job done. Changing the center panel will be tricky but I think could be done. Jacks can catch the outboard edges of the tray if you are not careful. Porsche 991, 928, 930, 968, AM vantage fit well, haven’t put the 458 up yet.
Used a set of quick jacks over the weekend in my garage that a borrowed from a friend Did some services on my daily drivers one being a suv which need a block of would you get a little more height for wheel removal They work great had a lot of room under and around the cars and was able too open the till they where touching the walls and not a lift The cars where stable not rocking around and safety locks where strong and felt good when loaded I can see using them for a magic service engine out but will need to put some blocks on for height but lots of room to drop and pull everything out of the way A few friends came by even the shop owner That lets me use his equipment and all said the same thing —- it’s a must have tool for DIY guys —- they all point out a lot more pros then cons one being set up and just cleaning the cars underneath moved them out in the driveway where I was able to open the doors all the way and there little to no body flex on the coups and convertible meaning opening n closing the doors with out hearing a banging of misaligned body parts from being on the lift So with out delay I ordered the 5000 series from HD online and got it with $400 off for a promotional sale they where having my set will be delivered on 3/2-3/3 After the little I used them and seeing the ease of uses it is a no brainer Maybe one day if my garage grows lol I’ll get a 2 post lift but for now these will work fine Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat
Yes I would have but I did not grab them from my buddy and will use them with new set lm getting Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat
So what jacking points is everyone using? I ask because the new 5000TL model has a wider minimum jack point spread than the older model. Now minimum is 37" where the old unit was 31.5". Or has anyone confirmed the new TL model will work with a 355? I know the factory jack points are less than 37" on mine. But then again those don't always seem to be ideal to use anyway.
Yes the 5000tl will work on 348&355 as well as other makes models there’s is a pockets that let you slice the pads forward and back and all you need to do is slide in or out for side adjustments Image Unavailable, Please Login Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat
I’m ordering the motorcycle and cross bar adapters this is the one I ordered after using my friends for me there’s no need to hang them on the wall they are low enough that all my cars can drive over them and park then just pull them out to the side when need Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat
Just to clarify are they the newer TL that raises higher and not old slx version?. The minimum 37 inch lift spread seems long on the 355 unless using alternative lifting points. I just want to be sure before buying
