Quickjack

[AK72]

Accidently posted in this section but any way got for myself Quickjack awesome lift for home use

[bwright657]

I've been on the fence about getting one for a while. Which one did you get?

[AK72]

Originally Posted by bwright657

I've been on the fence about getting one for a while. Which one did you get?

Quickjack BL-7000SLX but I think 5000 is better option for our cars, 7000 a bit too long but no problem as you can see

[chickdr]

It seems like the 3500 would do just fine... It says its for shorter wheelbase cars.

https://www.quickjack.com/car-lifts/bl-3500slx/

[86Zed]

3500 is just fine - most of the Costco/etc deals are on the 5000 model. Can confirm both work

Older Model


Newer 5000 model

[SD ///M4]

Originally Posted by 86Zed

3500 is just fine - most of the Costco/etc deals are on the 5000 model. Can confirm both work

I bought the BL-5000SLX model at Costco for $999 about 1.5 years ago. It works for all three cars, the 2016 M4, the 2018 M3, and the 2006 Z4 M Roadster. I've done oil changes on all three cars and have done multiple brake pad swaps on the M3 & M4 getting the cars ready for track weekends. It beats having to drive up on a couple of planks to get the car high enough so that you can get the car up high enough to use even a low-profile jack, then jockeying with the jack stands, then doing the rear, etc. I can have any car 20" up in the air in 10 minutes.

The BL-3500 model would probably be fine for just a Z, but then you're limited in the future if you get a larger car. For the price difference you're better off getting the BL-5000.

Make sure that you get the newer QuickJack Wall Hangers Set that lets you hang the ramps on the wall. I used a couple pieces of cord and made a sling so that I can also hang one hose on each hanger. (Click for link)

[pungo]

I also purchased a Quickjack BL-5000 from costco for $999. I've used is many times and have been impress with how quick it is to set up and put away. I agree the BL-3500 would work fine for the Z4, but it limits you for use on heavier vehicles. I've used it on my Z4MC, 525i, X3, 4runner, Corrado and S10 pickup. Note: the 525i lift points are too far apart by a few inches for the BL-5000SLX and the quickjack fame extension accessory is $265 shipped, so I made extensions from some 2x8s that work perfectly.

I didn't know about the wall hangers, they must be new, cause I didn't see them on their site when I bought mine over 1 year ago. I might look into getting a set.

[SD ///M4]

Originally Posted by pungo

I didn't know about the wall hangers, they must be new, cause I didn't see them on their site when I bought mine over 1 year ago. I might look into getting a set.

I only saw them in a video a couple of months ago but they've apparently been around for awhile. As soon as I saw them I ordered them immediately. I had the ramps standing on end in a corner with a couple of eyebolts and a chain with carabiners to hold them in place, but these are way better, as long as you have space on a wall and can mount them directly into a stud.

Only a couple of nits, they should have been gloss black to match the ramps and the hooks could have been a little wider so that you could also hang the hoses from the hooks. As I mentioned, I made a sling out of some cord and I hang the sling from the hooks. Some day, if I have absolutely nothing else to do, I may take them down and spray paint them.

[pungo]

Originally Posted by SD ///M4

I only saw them in a video a couple of months ago but they've apparently been around for awhile. As soon as I saw them I ordered them immediately. I had the ramps standing on end in a corner with a couple of eyebolts and a chain with carabiners to hold them in place, but these are way better, as long as you have space on a wall and can mount them directly into a stud.

Only a couple of nits, they should have been gloss black to match the ramps and the hooks could have been a little wider so that you could also hang the hoses from the hooks. As I mentioned, I made a sling out of some cord and I hang the sling from the hooks. Some day, if I have absolutely nothing else to do, I may take them down and spray paint them.

I don't mind the hangers not being black. If I designed it, there would be L-brackets on the top to hold a small shelf for the power unit and hooks to hold the hoses. I might ask for a set for Christmas, unless I fabricate something better before then

[SD ///M4]

Originally Posted by pungo

I don't mind the hangers not being black. If I designed it, there would be L-brackets on the top to hold a small shelf for the power unit and hooks to hold the hoses. I might ask for a set for Christmas, unless I fabricate something better before then

I'm old and feeble, I probably couldn't lift the hydraulic pump up that high! It's bad enough moving the ramps around.

[David70]

Plan on buying some relatively soon. Seems like a reasonably priced, useful tool. With the weight ratings I will go with the 5000, just to make it useful for more cars.

[pungo]

Originally Posted by SD ///M4

I'm old and feeble, I probably couldn't lift the hydraulic pump up that high! It's bad enough moving the ramps around.

I here ya, I'm old too, but over 6' tall and currently keep the pump on a shelf about head high, so it'd work ok for me. Come on, the jacks have wheels

[pungo]

Used them on something a little heavier. Job was entire drivetrain fluids and F&R brakes. Here's some pics showing the versatility (note the tool creeper, it's really useful to keep your tools with you).

[pungo]

Today only, home depot has quickjack accessories on sale. Picked up the hangers for $27 shipped. Was looking at the suv/truck height adapters for my pickup, but even @ $200 shipped I'm not sure, I've been using sections of 4x4s.

https://www.homedepot.com/SpecialBuy/SpecialBuyOfTheDay

[SD ///M4]

Originally Posted by pungo

Today only, home depot has quickjack accessories on sale. Picked up the hangers for $27 shipped. Was looking at the suv/truck height adapters for my pickup, but even @ $200 shipped I'm not sure, I've been using sections of 4x4s.

https://www.homedepot.com/SpecialBuy/SpecialBuyOfTheDay

That's a great deal and free shipping too!

[David70]

Costco has the SLX 5,000 capacity with pinch weld blocks and wall hangers on sale for $1199

[pungo]

Originally Posted by David70

Costco has the SLX 5,000 capacity with pinch weld blocks and wall hangers on sale for $1199

Wow, price increase, they used to go for $999 without the extras. Don't think the extras are worth $200 more considering I just got the hangers for $27 shipped you don't need the pinch weld blocks for the BMWs

[David70]

Originally Posted by pungo

Wow, price increase, they used to go for $999 without the extras. Don't think the extras are worth $200 more considering I just got the hangers for $27 shipped you don't need the pinch weld blocks for the BMWs

Agree on the price increase but I think still by far the cheapest place to get it. Quick Jack sells this model direct for $1416 without the extras.

[SD ///M4]

Originally Posted by pungo

Wow, price increase, they used to go for $999 without the extras. Don't think the extras are worth $200 more considering I just got the hangers for $27 shipped you don't need the pinch weld blocks for the BMWs

This was my first impression when I saw the price and the bundle contents.

Originally Posted by David70

Agree on the price increase but I think still by far the cheapest place to get it. Quick Jack sells this model direct for $1416 without the extras.

Regretably true.

[Gamb1t]

Originally Posted by pungo

Wow, price increase, they used to go for $999 without the extras. Don't think the extras are worth $200 more considering I just got the hangers for $27 shipped you don't need the pinch weld blocks for the BMWs

That might be for the SLX3500.

[pungo]

Originally Posted by pungo

Wow, price increase, they used to go for $999 without the extras. Don't think the extras are worth $200 more considering I just got the hangers for $27 shipped you don't need the pinch weld blocks for the BMWs

Originally Posted by Gamb1t

That might be for the SLX3500.

No, the $999 price was for the 5000SLX before the increase with the bundle.

[pungo]

Another home depot "today only sale" on QJ and other automotive equipment.