Quickjack 3500slx vs. 5000slx
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2019
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From: MN
Quickjack 3500slx vs. 5000slx
I'd love to have a set of these, and curious why everyone seems to get the 5000slx vs. 3500slx. One of my biggest concerns with Quickjack system is moving them around the garage. My back is not the best, and the weight of each 3500 frame is 60 lbs vs. 76 lbs for each 5000 frame. Curb weight of my C5 is within the 3500 lb rating of the smaller Quickjack. Last but not least, the 3500 is less expensive. Lifting height between the two models is the same. I would think the 3500slx might be more popular here, but its not. Am I missing something?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2017
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From: Wichita Falls Texas
I looked at the 3500 but decided on the 5000 because I can use it on all three of my vehicles.
It is heavy but not that bad. You won't be lifting the whole thing. It's pretty easy to pick up one end to stand them against the wall for storage. They have roller wheels on one end.
The pump and hoses are easy to move around. All in all I'm happy with the 5000 but if all you want it for is a C5 a 3500 will do you well.
Good luck!
It is heavy but not that bad. You won't be lifting the whole thing. It's pretty easy to pick up one end to stand them against the wall for storage. They have roller wheels on one end.
The pump and hoses are easy to move around. All in all I'm happy with the 5000 but if all you want it for is a C5 a 3500 will do you well.
Good luck!
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 375
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From: MN
I looked at the 3500 but decided on the 5000 because I can use it on all three of my vehicles.
It is heavy but not that bad. You won't be lifting the whole thing. It's pretty easy to pick up one end to stand them against the wall for storage. They have roller wheels on one end.
The pump and hoses are easy to move around. All in all I'm happy with the 5000 but if all you want it for is a C5 a 3500 will do you well.
Good luck!
It is heavy but not that bad. You won't be lifting the whole thing. It's pretty easy to pick up one end to stand them against the wall for storage. They have roller wheels on one end.
The pump and hoses are easy to move around. All in all I'm happy with the 5000 but if all you want it for is a C5 a 3500 will do you well.
Good luck!
Last edited by roegs; Jan 8, 2020 at 11:16 AM.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Coconut Creek FL
I have the 5000 model and bought it at Costco on sale for $999 + tax shipped to my door several months ago. Its perfect for my C5 and I will agree can be a little bit of effort to move around a lot. I also purchased the wall hangers from them and stand them up against my wall out of the way. Even though the smaller one could probably manage my C5, I use it for other vehicles I have for maintenance and tire rotations. It is a great lift for a garage when you cant have a two or four post lift.
It sets up very easily, and with jacking pucks installed on my C5 - I get perfect alignment to get it high enough off the ground to comfortably get under it. I would highly recommend the 5000 version based on my use of it. It easily lifts my 2018 F150 as well.
It sets up very easily, and with jacking pucks installed on my C5 - I get perfect alignment to get it high enough off the ground to comfortably get under it. I would highly recommend the 5000 version based on my use of it. It easily lifts my 2018 F150 as well.
Last edited by byte_me; Jan 8, 2020 at 11:25 AM.
