I have used mine as a build table for things like replacing floor pans . I've got the cross beam that you can use with jack stands. Very handy where you don't have ceiling height for a lift.

Never saw this type before. Seems very practical.

Great video Bob. It is one of the reasons I jumped at the chance to purchase an excellent condition Kwik-Lift today for $700 including a full set of casters, center bridge, a 2 1/4 ton floor jack and some large, heavy metal drive-up wedges that are the full width of the ramps. After using ramps and jack stands for over 35 years, I now have just what I need to perform basic to moderate difficulty under-vehicle service a lot easier than before.

There was a time I would have liked to have one, but when you have to pay double the price including purchase, shipping, import taxes and all that, you reconsider your likes and look elsewhere. (I add everything up beforehand to get the amount I have to pay in the end - something most people forget about.) Never found a direct alternative, so just purchased some bigger ramps for tyres up to 275mm in width and, to get my lowered car and other cars with lower bumper skirts onto them, I got some ramp extensions. Worked just fine. These ramps are not just wider than normal ones you can get around here (Germany), but taller as well. But now I have my own home with a nice 4 Ton hydraulic two post lift sitting in the big barn next to it. The ramps are kind of a backup and stay at my parents, where there is no space for a real lift. But even so: The price for a Kwik-Lift set is too high for some pieces of folded metal and a bended pipe, when you can get a hydraulic lift for the same price, even if you consider the prices without all the shipping and taxes.

Hi Bob! Hello from the UK. Loved the review. Never seen these over here. Look like a relatively simple home build. You've got me thinking!

Picked one of these up local, used lightly. I maintain 18 cars for family and myself, as well as side jobs for people at work. I paid $700 for my Kwik Lift and I don't regret it ever. Just wish I got it sooner than I did. I did some slight modding for safety's sake and bought a 2nd bridge so it's easier to take all 4 wheels off. I use a pneumatic 20ton bottle jack from HF to save some effort. Invested in some attachments to the bottle jack so it's safer. Couldn't be happier. I had large garage though too and this is in the back bay. When cleaned out I can fit 4-6 cars in the building so space isn't an issue but tearing up the floor for a 2-post is not to mention I've got at best $1000 in total on everything including my jacking systems and my extra bridge etc. I can work easily under it though, brakejobs at perfect level to work off my shop stool... it's a sound investment, especially if you can find a used one on Craigslist like I did.

That's absolutely brilliant!

hey bob, ignore the haters, I liked your style of video, nice, easy to watch and listen, keep on truckin buddy

Good video; clear, descriptive, demonstrates the 'steps' in use, and brief. I'd make a recommendation, the compact jacks supplied with cars are likely not adequate raising the yoke to first get ramps horizontal. You'll want ample capacity in tonnage and lift height to use the ramps dependably. That additional strength will be appreciated even more when time comes to lower the ramps. I'm looking for a set too, may fab my own to solve getting vehicles in/ out of a dock height building.

Just something I ran into...be sure your floor jack is low enough to go under the cross bar and pumps high enough to safely drop the legs ...locking them in place. I like also...the jack adapter you made ...so that the jack does not roll off the cross bar, which happened to me....highly recommend you make one for your jack.

It is a good video and a good design and it seems that it works perfect to repair cars at home my memories from Spain

Thanks for the video Bob. Really appreciate it.

Szép munka Kovács úr 👍! Én is elfogadnek egy ilyen emelot 😃!

Thanks for the video Bob!

Lots of people here not understanding that when you purchase a full sized auto lift, there is more to it than just the purchase price. Aside from the fact that most reputable 2 and 4 post lifts start around 3,000 bucks, there are a host of other expenses that come along with each. First, you lose considerable space with a 2 post lift. That parking space is gone and its commited to being a lift area. A 4 post, if you are lucky and have high ceilings, you might be able to get extra space by stacking, but you still have the lift in your garage. 2 post lifts must be bolted down into high strength and thick concrete. Most residential garage slabs are not equiped to handle that load, so they must be demoed out, reinforced and refilled with approproiate concrete. 4 posts do not have to be bolted down, but you are losing the easy access to the removing wheels because the car is still parked on its wheels on a 4 post. You must get a sliding jack, either 2 bottle jacks or a hydrolic lift that fits between the rails of the lift under the car, and then you can lift the car off its wheels. Bottle jack versions are around 200 bucks, with the hydro version coming in around 1,200. The Kwik lift is essentially a lower rise and moveable 4 post lift with no hyrdolics to fail. I think it perfect for weekend warrior type guys who do a little bit more than basic maintainance on their vehicles. Its much better than jack stands and everyone who has used mine agrees.

Cool tool for car maintenance. I need to buy one of those.

I need one of these.

We made our own using the same kind of idea but have a 4 foot lift and a hydraulic jack to raise her and incorporated in drop down safety legs while its being raised.

Awesome ! 👍🏻

I purchased one of these (sets) when I built my 32 Ford. What a great product and a great company. I will be purchasing another set in the future. Very, very safe when youre underneath unlike those scissor jacks. First saw these in person at the good guys rod and custom show in DFW.

Looks like the best one and easy to make ,

Thanks for posting this Bob. I see lots of comments talking about two posters being better etc, truth ime with 2 and 4 post units is all lifts have their strengths and weakness's for different work. I like the concept of the Kwik-lift, high enough to be comfortable, no maintainance, very stable, portable and no posts or legs to get in the way. Have found a company listing them over here in the UK but at £3,630.00 and no SH market i'll be fabing my own. Have a couple ideas for one man portability and possibly for them to double as a loading skid to go over a rolling tailboard if ever get round to making one. The ramps will be one piece and the rear legs stand alone, will also make a sliding centre beam to jack from, very handy. Will likely position the lifting tube at the end of the ramps, id like to keep the tube straight, figure if im going to use small nose ramps it doesnt matter much if they are 2" tall or cribbed high enough to slide a jack under. Thanks again. D

I wish I could find a set of these ramps. Looks perfect for my needs.

Sweet set up

My only advice is to get some hard rubber tire chocks. I've seen tires just push those plastic ones right out of the way because they're too slippery.

i purchased the same one except in red, love it!!!

Nice video Bob. Wish i had a set!!

I need to make one of these

Nice system.

Good video. After alot of research, im going with this...its portable, its easy, no hydraulic stuff to worry about and ive seen more pros than cons...i would love a lift but reality is not idea for home garages in most typical scenerios

Seems like a simple and useful product

Great video thank you for sharing

Thanks for posting, I just picked up a used one and look forward to using it. Sure it's not a full lift, but way better and effective than jack stands.

Wish they still made these

Nagyon profi lett, gratulálok! Üdv Vajdaságból :)

What kind of bottle jack are you using at 2:30? I've been spinning my wheels (figuratively) trying to find an affordable lifting option, and the kwik-lift does look like a good one, but I'd want to be able to get the wheels off the ground as well. I've never seen a bottle jack like the one you were using, and it looks incredibly easy to use!

Huh pretty cool. Never even heard of these. Going to have to check them out.

kinda a neat idea for someone who dose not have the ablity to mount a lift in there garage.. curious but how far dose it lift a vehicle up in the air?

nice I like this, good vid as well

That's great ! You could even get under the lift with a mop.

Where can I find one of these? And can they be stored away so I can use my garage in other ways?

I love this idea

Thanks Bob, I just purchased one from Danny, awesome American made product.

Is there a reason to jack the other end up and down? Couldn’t you just put removable ramps to drive onto already level risers?

You can instal a winch to pull the car if engine isn’t running

Great video

Szuper. 👍

Two things here ; a two post lift has two requirements most garages are lacking , one is a ceiling height of at least 11 feet , most have 8 feet , and they must have a minimum of an 8 inch thick reinforced concrete pad under each post . The other thing is ; have you ever had a jack stand fail while you're under the vehicle . They can and do . I've been there and don't care to repeat that experience . I was lucky , a classmate of mines brother was not .

Interesting lift. Question, wouldn’t it be easier to just drive forward onto the ramp? Then you are only jacking up the rear of the vehicle which is usually much much lighter. What is the purpose of backing onto the ramp instead of driving forward?

can you buy the full length car ramp made out of heavy duty rubber molding ------not slanted but level?

Can I put a some jack stand under it for extra safety?

and its easy to store - folds up and stores right under the bed

That's perfect. Now, how do you rotate your tires once your vehicle is raised?

Also...having a helper guide you up and secure with chocks...is a must. Just saying....

Would like to,see how it folds up for storage.

It’s the best I’ve seen.

Köszönöm az ötletet!Üdv !Hun

simple but very good ,,,,

how heavy is that truck? i know QL has a 5,000 limit....i wonder if it can be modified for additional weight....like middle legs

So.... how you do the tires and breaks ? Floor jack and jackstands

Отличное приспомобление для обслуживания машины, у меня почти такое же, только высота больше и поднимается механическим hi -jack и выглядит не такмкоасиво как у Вас. Does is fabrik model , or else hand made? Sorry my small English

Whats the load capacity? I have a full size truck that weights 8,000Ibs.

You had to weld pieces to make it safe?

Хорошая идея.

Would be easier to lift if driven on rather than reversed as engine weight would be closer to pivot point not at jacking point? Otherwise looks a great bit of kit.

I bought one back in 2013, it was great for oil changes, with jacking tray , could pull wheels off for brake jobs, waxing lower half of car ( corvette). I sold it in 2017. Big mistake I,m going to get another one.

Who else makes a similar unit? These are out of production and have been for some time. The website states "due to high steel prices". Odd way to run a business, shut down instead of simply raining the price IS NOT good business strategy!

Love the idea! I just looked for pricing and it appears that it is only made for light weight vehicles :(

система отличная!!! надо и себе такое сделать!!!!

as for rubber ramps I guess I meant one long rubber slab wide and thick

Is that a mazda from early 90's ?

Very reliable

i want buy it

So this is what the announcer for Motor week has been doing since the show ended.

wow where can i purchase one? is there website someone can share ?

where can i buy this kwiklift

Where do I get one of these?

Looks very useful..

Neat

#1 issue: You will have a difficult time pumping the jack when the car is having less ground clearance

where do i buy one ?

what good is that for... for a few times working,why not just use a floor jack and stands? would not take all that space.

Where do you buy one

As an idea for storage, just slip a Block and Tackle hook on to the tapered front ends and lift up and lock it up. While standing up-right it's out of the way to have a clear area for cars etc.

Where could I buy this?

Whats the weight limit on something like this?

Yo también necesito uno

Where can you buy this

Where can I buy one from

if your car's broken down be hard job to push it up the ramp to work on.does look sturdy though.

For the price of these 4 heavy duty jack stands are just as good if not better more clearance . Just jacking twice instead of once . $1900.00 will buy you a 10000lb 2 post lift seems over priced for what it is . A hydraulic scissor lift can be bought for $1200.00 ish

Good!!!

$1500? I can buy an two post hydraulic lift for that kind of money. For 5-600 this would be ok. But not for what they want.

Сцука, вот это техника , я понимаю!!!!

I'll stick to jack and jack stands.

I can order this somewhere in europeL

I could make this .

Hat if someone is fat and they can't fit underneath, do they make them in XXXL?

How much does it weigh?

What’s so quick about it?