QuickJack Balance

[wyshyvanuk]

Has anyone raised a Z4M on the QuickJack with a "radial shift" to the rear rather than the front? In other words, the car shifts to the rear rather than to the front? The jacking points are roughly the same distance in back of the front tires and in front of the rear tires. With a 50/50 weight distribution, the balance should be fine, no? A shift to the rear would be much easier to accommodate in my garage. Thanks!!

[Piper1]

Originally Posted by wyshyvanuk

Has anyone raised a Z4M on the QuickJack with a "radial shift" to the rear rather than the front? In other words, the car shifts to the rear rather than to the front? The jacking points are roughly the same distance in back of the front tires and in front of the rear tires. With a 50/50 weight distribution, the balance should be fine, no? A shift to the rear would be much easier to accommodate in my garage. Thanks!!

That’s the way I lift my non M. Hydraulic lines in front, as car is raised moves rearward.

[wyshyvanuk]

Perfect. Thank you, sir!!

[thrak410]

Thats how I do it too... the only thing about the QuickJack I use is the rear is 100% on the jack points but the fronts are only ~50% on them.

Its still SUPER stable, but I wish it was a perfect fit, ya know.

[wyshyvanuk]

Which model are you using? The 5000TL hits both 100%.

[AK72]

Originally Posted by wyshyvanuk

Has anyone raised a Z4M on the QuickJack with a "radial shift" to the rear rather than the front? In other words, the car shifts to the rear rather than to the front? The jacking points are roughly the same distance in back of the front tires and in front of the rear tires. With a 50/50 weight distribution, the balance should be fine, no? A shift to the rear would be much easier to accommodate in my garage. Thanks!!

I'm using exactly the same technique with 7000slx, works perfectly fine for me in my tiny garage

[wyshyvanuk]

Thanks, guys!!! I'll flip mine around this week. Andrey, keep your phone on....I'll text you to dial 911 if I need to be extricated ;~).

[thrak410]

Originally Posted by wyshyvanuk

Which model are you using? The 5000TL hits both 100%.

5000SLX ....

[pungo]

Originally Posted by thrak410

Thats how I do it too... the only thing about the QuickJack I use is the rear is 100% on the jack points but the fronts are only ~50% on them.

Its still SUPER stable, but I wish it was a perfect fit, ya know.

IDK, I have the 5000SLX and my jack points sit 100% on the jacks for my E86, not so much on my E39 (but I have a creative solution for that).
There's a 29.5" to 60" spread on the jacks and the Z4 is only 45" at the furthest measurement on the jack points, so it's strange yours is only supported 50% on the front, maybe you have an earlier version of the quickjack?

I checked this diagram prior to purchasing to ensure they would fit properly.

[Z4Kevo]

rearward shift here too.

[bosstones]

Am I the only one that raises forward?!

I have full contact with all 4 side jack pads.

[pungo]

Originally Posted by bosstones

Am I the only one that raises forward

No, I go either way, depending what end of the vehicle I'm working on since I place a jack stand under the end of the quickjack where I'm working. I find it stable using it in either direction so don't think it really maters

[Emmrbee]

Here’s another option from the Quickjack site if you have a 50/50 weight distribution

[AK72]

Originally Posted by wyshyvanuk

Thanks, guys!!! I'll flip mine around this week. Andrey, keep your phone on....I'll text you to dial 911 if I need to be extricated ;~).