Using my quick jack
Racer
Joined: Nov 2018
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From: McKinney, Texas
They are well worth it. I bought the 5000SLX through Costco. Cost me $999 plus tax, but the shipping was free. Used a credit card that had a 5% cash back promo for warehouse stores and that saved me an extra $50. I use them constantly and am very happy. Worth the $1K.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2018
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From: Atlanta
In the fourth and fifth pics above, you can see the wooden blocks of 2x12s I put under the wheels just as another margin of safety. Actually, I added two more 2x12 pieces to each of them so now each of them are five 2x12s stacked and screwed together.
Last edited by Fletch F. Fletch; Mar 12, 2019 at 03:34 PM.
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Drifting
Joined: May 2008
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From: Hewitt TX
They are pretty heavy. I think my 7000slx is about 90 lbs per side. Yes the car was very stable while on the lift and in the down lock position. I felt safer than Jack stands for sure but if I was doing significant work I would probably still pu a stand under for extra safety backup.
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Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 70
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From: Morton, Illinois
I have the 5000slx and the frames are about 76lbs each and the pump/motor is about 35lbs. Car is very stable in the air. I put my Vette up to full height of 20” or so and tried to move car. It would barely move.
Last edited by TorchRed427; Mar 16, 2019 at 08:56 PM.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 408
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From: NJ
Thanks for sharing those pics! With side skirts on the car, is there enough clearance to slide the quick jack underneath or do you need to manually jack the car up first to get clearance? My car is lowered slightly and I plan to add sideskirts, so not sure if I could simply just slide the quickjack underneath?
Racer
Joined: Dec 2018
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From: Atlanta
Originally Posted by nmalik3000
Thanks for sharing those pics! With side skirts on the car, is there enough clearance to slide the quick jack underneath or do you need to manually jack the car up first to get clearance? My car is lowered slightly and I plan to add sideskirts, so not sure if I could simply just slide the quickjack underneath?
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: Atlanta - - - - - Save the manuals
I wanted a 2 or 4 post lift, but don't really have the space/garage for it.
Wasn't sold on Quickjack but bought one anyway (5000SLX) . Now several oil changes later, clutch replacement, and details (like adjustments, wheel removal, etc.) this is an awesome product. At the highest lift I know I could do anything.
Downside, its a bit heavy to position under the car (I'm not as young as I pretend to be). What I do it to get close and raise the QuickJack to just barely below the pucks. Re-position the rubber blocks to the exact location and raise the car.
Stack them against the wall when (horizontal) you're done, you can still open the car door over them.
Wasn't sold on Quickjack but bought one anyway (5000SLX) . Now several oil changes later, clutch replacement, and details (like adjustments, wheel removal, etc.) this is an awesome product. At the highest lift I know I could do anything.
Downside, its a bit heavy to position under the car (I'm not as young as I pretend to be). What I do it to get close and raise the QuickJack to just barely below the pucks. Re-position the rubber blocks to the exact location and raise the car.
Stack them against the wall when (horizontal) you're done, you can still open the car door over them.
