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I also have the 5000SLX and it has worked well. Lifts the Vette easily and also my '73 El Camino I'm restoring. I bought because it provides open space under the car (you do have to slide in from front or rear rather than side.) The other consideration was it is pretty easy to move around and can be stored against the wall, and out of the way, when not in use.
Times have changed regarding this lift. When it first appeared a few years ago the forum opinion here was: YOU'RE GONNA DIE, if you use this lift. Also no way in h**l I'm using that thing. But time has shown this unit to be well made and the Vette is very stable when lifted. I've had no trouble with mine and very happy with the purchase.
It kind of depends on what you want to do with it, how much money you have to spend, how much room you have in your garage, etc.
If you don't have the room or money for a 2/4 post lift and you don't mind working from a creeper then the Quickjack is a fine choice.
I got the 3500 model. It's strong enough for the 'vette but if you're going to be lifting other heavier vehicles you'll need a greater capacity Quickjack.
The 3500 doesn't weigh much and it doesn't need much storage room:
I was able to get mine on sale for $900 which made my buying decision easy.
It kind of depends on what you want to do with it, how much money you have to spend, how much room you have in your garage, etc.
If you don't have the room or money for a 2/4 post lift and you don't mind working from a creeper then the Quickjack is a fine choice.
I got the 3500 model. It's strong enough for the 'vette but if you're going to be lifting other heavier vehicles you'll need a greater capacity Quickjack.
The 3500 doesn't weigh much and it doesn't need much storage room:
I was able to get mine on sale for $900 which made my buying decision easy.
I have the 5000, and it's the absolute best $1,300 I've spent as far as automotive tools/parts in my entire lifetime. Hands down, this thing is worth twice the price to me because of how often I'm putting something in the air.
I got the 5000 because I have a crew cab Silverado and I wanted to be able to lift it. Lifts it just enough to get the rear tires barely off the ground.
And it slams low enough to get under the vette.
I recently did my harmonic balancer swap, and holy sh*t, I had to go back and forth between going under the car, then up top, then back. I was lifting the car 21" in the air and then 30 seconds later slamming it to the ground to access bolts I couldn't get from below. Helped me in the sense that I didn't have to climb a stepstool and bend over for long periods because the car was on jack stands. I just dropped the car and worked on it.... When I was ready to get under it again, push the button and I'm set.
I plan on building a shop with a 2 post lift, but this thing is ridiculously awesome for being mobile. I'm debating on hooking a trailer up to the Z for autocross events with a set of wheels on it, and I can slap these babies on the trailer with ease if I really wanted.
Thanks Guys, I appreciate your input. I have ordered the 5000, sure I will be as pleased with I'd as all of you are. With yours.
You will not regret purchasing this lift! If you have any questions about this lift post up as there are many of us on the CF that can help you out with this lift
Cheers!
Goose B5000 SLX user
I did when my Z was on the quick jack for a couple weeks while I waited for my Forgelines to arrive (sold my Forgestars weeks prior). It was a precautionary measure but I since have full confidence in the quick jack now that I retired the jack stands to my basement for good.
Originally Posted by laurent_zo6
Do any of you who have Quick-Jacks use floor jack(s) or jack stand(s) as backup safety when using the Quick-Jack?
Last edited by I’m Z one; Jan 24, 2018 at 06:48 PM.
Do any of you who have Quick-Jacks use floor jack(s) or jack stand(s) as backup safety when using the Quick-Jack?
My car is on the Quik Jack for about 6 months during the winter and I don't use any back-ups. I fire up the car/engine during the winter up on the lift with not stability issues at all.
The mechanical stops on this lift are rock-solid.
Goose
