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Old Sep 30, 2025 | 06:52 PM
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Found a great deal on an almost new QuickJack 5000EXT today. Can’t wait to try it out. Going to be much easier than the floor jack and blocks of wood!
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Old Sep 30, 2025 | 07:43 PM
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Nice. Where did you find them used, and how much?
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Old Sep 30, 2025 | 07:54 PM
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Good deal. Makes working in the car so much nicer. Don't forget to open the vent on the fluid tank before you raise it up! I made that mistake, once!
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The EXT from my knowledge is the EV variant that's WAY too long for our cars. Honestly the TLX is the longest that would fit under the car, but you would need their adapter. Even my 5000TL is too wide from the jack points for a standard car buy I have the Skid Rail
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Thanks for the heads up! I will watch for that!
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Originally Posted by James Dean
The EXT from my knowledge is the EV variant that's WAY too long for our cars. Honestly the TLX is the longest that would fit under the car, but you would need their adapter. Even my 5000TL is too wide from the jack points for a standard car buy I have the Skid Rail
I measured and it should work just fine.
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At 43 years old, my first brake job ever was on my C5. I was surprised how easy it was. I recommend Quickjack to anyone that wants to get started on car repairs. Ultimately you’re gonna need a two post lift for larger jobs. Laying on your back underneath the car is no fun for someone out of shape. But sitting in a chair doing a brake job, flawless.
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The EXT from my knowledge is the EV variant that's WAY too long for our cars. Honestly the TLX is the longest that would fit under the car, but you would need their adapter. Even my 5000TL is too wide from the jack points for a standard car buy I have the Skid Rail
The ELX is the EV version. The EXT and the TLX are both 76” and will fit.
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Originally Posted by Beast
At 43 years old, my first brake job ever was on my C5. I was surprised how easy it was. I recommend Quickjack to anyone that wants to get started on car repairs. Ultimately you’re gonna need a two post lift for larger jobs. Laying on your back underneath the car is no fun for someone out of shape. But sitting in a chair doing a brake job, flawless.
Yep. I am retiring next summer and then plan to put a lift in my shop.
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The EXT from my knowledge is the EV variant that's WAY too long for our cars.
With garage space you can lift sideways.
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There is a QuickJack group on FaceDork. Tons of great info there on tips and tricks, etc.
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Two accessories that I STRONGLY recommend are the Sport/Compact Drop-In Tray Set and the SUV Adapter Kit. I have my Z06 in the air right now with the SUV Adapter Kit. The extra few inches of height is so nice.

It adds a couple minutes when you are raising/lowering the car, though. You have to raise it with normal pucks, lower it onto jackstands or wheel cribs, swap the normal pucks out for the SUV Adapter Kit, then finish lifting the car.
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Thank you for the recommendations!
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this is a great little addon that makes moving them much easier/less floor scratchy.
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Originally Posted by azzhauler
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0DQoEQrHmk this is a great little addon that makes moving them much easier/less floor scratchy.
what an awesome idea. Thanks for sharing that video. Will be one of the first things I do!
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Originally Posted by Beast
At 43 years old, my first brake job ever was on my C5. I was surprised how easy it was. I recommend Quickjack to anyone that wants to get started on car repairs. Ultimately you’re gonna need a two post lift for larger jobs. Laying on your back underneath the car is no fun for someone out of shape. But sitting in a chair doing a brake job, flawless.
I don't think there is actually anything on a c5 that can't be accomplished on quickjacks. Unless you've done something weird like weld your headers to a midpipe or something. I've seen someone do every major job on them. Of course some of them are easier on a full lift, but it gets the job done.
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Congrats on getting a very useful item for the garage.
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Congrats on getting a very useful item for the garage.
Thank you sir! Looking at all the comments from the group on the way these work on the Corvette's, it seemed like a "must have". I feel lucky to have found a near new set close by at a great price.
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Originally Posted by Alkay3
Thank you sir! Looking at all the comments from the group on the way these work on the Corvette's, it seemed like a "must have".
Now you're ready for the inevitable.... But really, congrats on the new tool. They make every task much easier and safer than jackstands.

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Now you're ready for the inevitable.... But really, congrats on the new tool. They make every task much easier and safer than jackstands.
I'm sure it will come to that eventually. I have been in the automotive business and working on cars/trucks for almost 50 years. My first Corvette. Have had 11 Camaro's from '67-2011. But I am really liking this car and my wife says it suits me. Happy this forum is around and all you great people are willing to help. Sure makes things a lot easier!
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