Quick Jack question.

[Hunter]

Anyone ever try this with their quick jack?

https://youtube.com/shorts/qH44IHCi89A?si=Kw4BjiP6UnQcl9lk

 

[2ndAmend]

I don't see a QJ in the vid, but I have a Bobcat excavator and those hose fittings are a HUGE PITA!!! I have to buy one of those things!!!!!!!!!!! Where do I get one?!??!?

 

[Old Mopar Guy]

Never had the need.

 

[2ndAmend]

YIKES!!! They want $90!!!! F that! I'll make some jaws for my HF clamps.

Thanks for the info!

 

[Hunter]

Quick Jack has similar hose connections.
It is also a PITA.
Just saw this and wondering if anyone else used it, and if it really works that well.

 

[2ndAmend]

Now I understand!

The reason the connections in the QJ become difficult is if there is pressure in the hoses. I have damaged seals in the connectors my forcing them, so don't do that. The connectors on the excavator are much bigger and require much higher force even when there is no pressure. If there is a slight residual pressure, they ain't goin' ON!

I noticed on the QJ that if I remove my lines when it is cool, and then weeks later on a warm day I find they won't go on. I loosen the connector and allow fluid to drain to relieve the pressure, and the snap right on.

 

[drag racer]

never had the need with my QJ

 

[BULL]

Quick Jack has similar hose connections.
It is also a PITA.
Just saw this and wondering if anyone else used it, and if it really works that well.

As much of a PITA as it is, holding the down button for a full 10 seconds after lowering all the way down really does help reconnecting the QDs next time around.

 

[2ndAmend]

As much of a PITA as it is, holding the down button for a full 10 seconds after lowering all the way down really does help reconnecting the QDs next time around.

The problem I see is caused by change in temp. Zero pressure in the line when disconnected, but lots when there is a significant temp increase. Like spring oil change, then next use is a hot summer day. It might help if you could store the lines in a cool place like a basement, but I don't have that option.