Quickjack 5000slx

[Vas]

I purchased a quickjack model 5000slx from Costco. This is the lowest price that I was able to find online with free shipping. Final cost delivered was $1099.

Costco was able to drop ship the order from the manufacturer and it delivered to me in 1 business day via UPS ground.

Upon delivery it was 3 packages. Box 1 and Box 2 are the lifting frames and box 3 is the pump and accessories.

Box 3 included the hoses, 2 different sets of blocks and the package of quick disconnect fittings. Also included is the Teflon tape needed for installation.

I will say the packaging of the items and the quality is much nicer then I was expecting.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181117/d02e9fe83c83dd56121cb582f9eb73d6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181117/420ecaad684bffaff95c650ec3cab67d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181117/821184243d41de2c480193c6232b8bd5.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181117/b4f7bce3d686b7f37bee728cbec5dac4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181117/d1856d7d4b476c1be4e37debc568db79.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181117/5abbc52a5fd044218d810d541fcd4039.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181117/ada8970ccb9bbfb0e7bfd55adb926a58.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181117/4f97a1d37bafc21b39ca510487e4e1bb.jpg

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

[John in VA]

Congrats - looks like you have a weekend project!

[fredo]

+1. That's a nice place, BTW.

[ZHPizza]

Excellent price. I paid $1000 for my 3500-SLX and it was a great deal. I think the 5000-SLX was $1500 at the time. I love how light the 3500 is, but I would gladly pay another $100 to get the extra length and capacity of the 5000. I have to be real careful when setting up the 3500 because the ends don't quite reach the lift points on the e46.

[Reasoned1]

I have the 7000 and love it.

[slater]

frig.

porsche not included, i'm guessing?

i'm out.




j/k. this is huge on my want list. costco is the best price for them up here, too.

[Vas]

Assembly post and pictures.

From start to finish took me about 2 hours. Took my time and read the instruction book. Btw it is pretty good as far as steps and pictures. Mine said revision December 2017

All the lines and fittings are quick disconnect. Some have o-rings on them and some require the use of Teflon tape. Quality is pretty impressive which I thought was going to lack.

Overall it does not feel cheap and I am impressed.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181117/85acd4fb45c6b8a2351e2dcd801a38c4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181117/bc85f5851934448245454b159ca9bd73.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181117/e49bfaca5e5d1a4c956e985890826843.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181117/f4b4b81e12c399c3a7ad017d6ce04e94.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181117/63e761de85c8618453430a3548f581aa.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181117/b08c9892078930dffddb7b8bfbe28cd1.jpg

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

[Vas]

Hopefully the link works but below is the video of the car going up.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/tJgMv94SLk2CK2Pp6

Roughly 30 seconds from the ground to having the vehicle in the air.

My life has just got that much easier now.

[Johnmadd]

Dayum dude, I want one now!

[Johnmadd]

Really bad!

[ELCID86]

Thanks for sharing (your car turned colors!)

Is there enough ground clearance to leave the QJ on the floor and drive over it (on a daily basis...)?

[Johnmadd]

Thanks for sharing (your car turned colors!)

Is there enough ground clearance to leave the QJ on the floor and drive over it (on a daily basis...)?

Yeah, I'm living the low life ;-)

[Vas]

Thanks for sharing (your car turned colors!)

Is there enough ground clearance to leave the QJ on the floor and drive over it (on a daily basis...)?There might be since they are pretty slim. Not sure if it's worth the risk?

I can try it on a stock ride height vehicle and one that is lowered.


Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

[ZHPizza]

Thanks for sharing (your car turned colors!)

Is there enough ground clearance to leave the QJ on the floor and drive over it (on a daily basis...)?Yes, 100%. Plenty of room. You just have to slide the tracks to the center. Mine lives on the floor and I use the grab brackets that come with it to pull the tracks out from under the middle of the car when I want to use it.

Edit: here's my post from the last time you clowns asked these kind of questions

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?19536-ZHPizza-s-red-car&p=521354#post521354

[WOLFN8TR]

Man I seriously want one of these!!

BL-5000SLX for $1100 Shipped at Costco
https://www.costco.com/.product.1268102.html

They also have a really nice 3 Ton Professional Grade Aluminum and Steel Service Jack for $100!
https://www.costco.com/.product.996603.html





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHlOUA6qyR8

[Reasoned1]

Increased safety was my number one reason for wanting it, but it also eliminates any dependence on the front-center lift point which F'd up my original front sub-frame brace.

[ELCID86]

Edit: here's my post from the last time you clowns asked these kind of questions


:rofl

[Vas]

The safety aspect of it is really nice even though my Esco flat top stands are pretty great too.

But the ability to raise the vehicle off the ground on all 4 corners and not have it be a pain ( like it is with the E46 ) is awesome. I always hated trying to jack up each corner of the car and then find a location that is safe enough to stick a jack-stand under.

[ZHPizza]

The safety aspect is the main reason I got mine as well. I was under the car one day tightening the front under brace bolts to yield while the car was creaking around on jack stands and thought "you know, when this car comes down on me, I probably won't think that $1k is too much to spend on a lift." Ordered it that night.

Vas, I'll give you a little tip that I learned along the way. In your video, see that the front end raises up long before the rear? I started accommodating for this by adjusting my lifting block situation. For one, I didn't like how gummy the lifting blocks were on the frame pads and wanted to shore them up a bit, but I also wanted the rear block to be a little higher than the front to give it an even lift at all four wheels.

I now use a small rubber block and a piece of 2x4 in front, with the large rubber block and piece of 1x4 in the rear. It gives a perfectly even lift (on stock suspension) so that all four tires leave/touch the ground at the same time. Makes it much better when I'm lowering it down to torque the wheel bolts and can stop it at one point where all four tires are on the concrete enough to keep the wheel from spinning, but not enough to throw off my fitment.

[BMWCurves]

The safety aspect is the main reason I got mine as well. I was under the car one day tightening the front under brace bolts to yield while the car was creaking around on jack stands and thought "you know, when this car comes down on me, I probably won't think that $1k is too much to spend on a lift." Ordered it that night.

Vas, I'll give you a little tip that I learned along the way. In your video, see that the front end raises up long before the rear? I started accommodating for this by adjusting my lifting block situation. For one, I didn't like how gummy the lifting blocks were on the frame pads and wanted to shore them up a bit, but I also wanted the rear block to be a little higher than the front to give it an even lift at all four wheels.

I now use a small rubber block and a piece of 2x4 in front, with the large rubber block and piece of 1x4 in the rear. It gives a perfectly even lift (on stock suspension) so that all four tires leave/touch the ground at the same time. Makes it much better when I'm lowering it down to torque the wheel bolts and can stop it at one point where all four tires are on the concrete enough to keep the wheel from spinning, but not enough to throw off my fitment.

Saving this for when I eventually cave and buy the damned lift.

[ELCID86]

Saving this for when I eventually cave and buy the damned lift.

Ditto.

[johnrando]

Thx for the info! Would like one. Secret Santa gift anyone? :)

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

[Whammy]

Nice Vas! I want one too! Secret Santa gift? LOL

[RUS_ZHP]

Those quick jacks are great and you guys have an interesting discussion. I've heard about them, but never got deep in details.
Now, I want one of these. Something to consider for 2019.

Hey Vas, I think I should plan my next vacation to Virginia and do oil pan gasket on white car:-))))))


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[Vas]

Saving this for when I eventually cave and buy the damned lift.Thanks for the advice.
Those quick jacks are great and you guys have an interesting discussion. I've heard about them, but never got deep in details.
Now, I want one of these. Something to consider for 2019.

Hey Vas, I think I should plan my next vacation to Virginia and do oil pan gasket on white car:-))))))


Sent from my iPad using TapatalkHaha.

I will be doing another oil pan gasket soon.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

[danewilson77]

Man I seriously want one of these!!

BL-5000SLX for $1100 Shipped at Costco
https://www.costco.com/.product.1268102.html

They also have a really nice 3 Ton Professional Grade Aluminum and Steel Service Jack for $100!
https://www.costco.com/.product.996603.html





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHlOUA6qyR8



Scoop

Sent from my Note 9 using Tapatalk

[DeathTrap]

IOW, I should save the money that I would've spent on 4 Esco stands and put it towards this...cool.

[WOLFN8TR]

Costco is having a 12 days of deals and today one of those is the Quickjack. Best deal I've seen online. It's $100 off of $1099.99, shipping and handling is included.

https://www.costco.com/QuickJack-5%2c000-LB-Capacity-Portable-Car-Lift.product.100460313.html

Hope someone else has been eyeing this like I have and get an early Christmas present too. :thumbsup2:

If you use your Costco Citi card then 2% back. Another 2% rebate if you have the executive membership too.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181206/5afc5891a8f515e634bc7a8d5dc100fc.jpg

[Vas]

Costco is having a 12 days of deals and today one of those is the Quickjack. Best deal I've seen online. It's $100 off of $1099.99, shipping and handling is included.

https://www.costco.com/QuickJack-5%2c000-LB-Capacity-Portable-Car-Lift.product.100460313.html

Hope someone else has been eyeing this like I have and get an early Christmas present too. :thumbsup2:

If you use your Costco Citi card then 2% back. Another 2% rebate if you have the executive membership too.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181206/5afc5891a8f515e634bc7a8d5dc100fc.jpg

I paid $1099 for the unit less then 30 days ago. So Costco is able to price match and refund me the difference of $100. Just something to be aware of.

The current price of $999 shipped is such a good deal. Don't pass it up if you are wanting a quickjack.

BTW, Recently I did some work on my winter vehicle which is a 4300 pound suv. The quickjack lifted the vehicle high enough using both blocks without a hiccup.

[WOLFN8TR]

Purchased this morning. [emoji41]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181207/f89e9e20632a530d3c38f7b8df9f0366.jpg

[WOLFN8TR]

Sale is good until 12/11/18. [emoji41]

https://www.costco.com/QuickJack-5%2C000-LB-Capacity-Portable-Car-Lift-.product.100460313.html

[Vas]

Things like tire rotations or swapping out wheels is much easier now.

However on a lowered vehicle I was not able to slide the quick jack under the car and then put the 2" blocks on. Had to drive up on a small plank of wood to get enough clearance for the front. Not a biggie though. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181217/60752c6cc59390ea81f2a3892e041a48.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181217/c8f07c033b90c8858c4bf2cc7d01c115.jpg

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

[san]

Things like tire rotations or swapping out wheels is much easier now.

However on a lowered vehicle I was not able to slide the quick jack under the car and then put the 2" blocks on. Had to drive up on a small plank of wood to get enough clearance for the front. Not a biggie though. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181217/60752c6cc59390ea81f2a3892e041a48.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181217/c8f07c033b90c8858c4bf2cc7d01c115.jpg

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

You are on lowered springs correct? You think it would still be an issue with default ride height?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Vas]

You are on lowered springs correct? You think it would still be an issue with default ride height?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkCorrect. Lowered on h&r sport springs. The front is slightly lower then the rear so there is a tiny amount of rake. But no issue with the blocks on the rear jack pads.

No issue with the factory ride height.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

[ZHPizza]

Things like tire rotations or swapping out wheels is much easier now.

However on a lowered vehicle I was not able to slide the quick jack under the car and then put the 2" blocks on. Had to drive up on a small plank of wood to get enough clearance for the front. Not a biggie though. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181217/60752c6cc59390ea81f2a3892e041a48.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181217/c8f07c033b90c8858c4bf2cc7d01c115.jpg

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkThat's interesting. My car isn't lowered, but my QJ 3500 it still fits under Spenser's just fine. I don't recall what the difference is in collapsed height between the two.

[FungShui]

Correct. Lowered on h&r sport springs. The front is slightly lower then the rear so there is a tiny amount of rake. But no issue with the blocks on the rear jack pads.

No issue with the factory ride height.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkSame, no clearance issues with stock springs.

Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

[WOLFN8TR]

My M3 is lowered approximately 1”, sits at 13.25” F and 12.75” R. The QJ actually fits with the smaller rubber block!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181219/9610b97a677611f8565e02350f5fd0ed.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181219/1cfbb14c8a0ccbb71e01bf27101d29c2.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181219/731008d88ad8bee55d3d0250c3aeb3dd.jpg

[Vas]

You need to go lower lol

[ZHPizza]

You need to go lower lolLol yup. An M3 lowered 1" is like stock ZHP height.

[WOLFN8TR]

It’s more practical at this ride height as it’s my DD. [emoji14]

[Reasoned1]

I’m surprised there’s an issue with height with H&R springs, which I thought only lowered an inch or less. I have plenty of space under my stock ZHP for my Quickjack 7000. I bet you could find thinner rubber blocks that would work.

[Vas]

I'll take a picture next time.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

[WOLFN8TR]

Should of bought this years ago! Love it!




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqpxNjW90PU



https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181223/56f4de9a588034f3efa4b51cb6c6e37f.jpg

[Vas]

Should of bought this years ago! Love it!




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqpxNjW90PU



https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181223/56f4de9a588034f3efa4b51cb6c6e37f.jpgGlad to hear.

Btw you made those wooden ramps?

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

[WOLFN8TR]

Glad to hear.

Btw you made those wooden ramps?

Yes, I place them under the front for clearance for the QJ.

[Reasoned1]

WOLFN8TR: The beauty of your garage is only surpassed by the beauty of that M3.

[WOLFN8TR]

WOLFN8TR: The beauty of your garage is only surpassed by the beauty of that M3.

Thanks I appreciate the compliment! I was just reading your thread on wether to sell the ZHP or not. Find a cheap DD and keep the ZHP or upgrade as I did and never look back. I had a 2005 ZHP and sold it for my 05 M3 and absolutely love it!

[WOLFN8TR]

On Sale Today!!

https://www.costco.com/QuickJack-5%2c000-LB-Capacity-Portable-Car-Lift.product.100460313.html

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190101/38997a73f0e25d9187b6b4fd5f7ec1dd.jpg

[BMWCurves]

On sale where?

[ZHPizza]

On sale where?Costco my brotha

[WOLFN8TR]

On sale where?

Sorry about that. Link above.

[WOLFN8TR]

Back on Sale!!
https://www.costco.com/.product.100460313.html?&EMID=B2C_2019_0901_Sept_Savings

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190829/ff1cf823248a3042e3488bc4bc8b03e6.jpg

[WOLFN8TR]

QuickJack posted on their Instagram that there would be a labour day/week sale on the 5000SLX from the 2nd-9th. Since this Costco deal goes through the end of the month, might be worth waiting until QuickJack announces their deal.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1rNG7Qn8dv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

[WOLFN8TR]

QuickJack In Costco Stores $899 Only!
https://www.quickjack.com/costco.html

[ELCID86]

Waiting on the next sale. Any regrets?

[Vas]

No regrets from me. It has been almost a year since I purchased it from Costco. No issues to report.

[WOLFN8TR]

Waiting on the next sale. Any regrets?

Nope, best thing I've bought for the garage, highly recommend the QJ.

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZc6o9j1eSwcTkMff-_GAA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZc6o9j1eSwcTkMff-_GAA)

[ELCID86]

Nope, best thing I've bought for the garage, highly recommend the QJ.

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZc6o9j1eSwcTkMff-_GAA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZc6o9j1eSwcTkMff-_GAA)

Thanks boys. It's on my Christmas wish list!

[ELCID86]

Bump

[pedro2u]

on my list too Shawn! Don't want to buy it without a deal though, so expecting some kind of sale between now and January 2nd

[pedro2u]

QuickJack.com released their Black Friday sale https://www.quickjack.com/

but even with their sale price reduced to $1,285 for the BL-5000,SLX their pricing is still above the Costco and Home Depot $1,199 price which haven't announced Black Friday sales yet

:confused

[holyc0w]

The price is now $1,049.99 at Costco.com There's a manufacturer's discount of $150 running until the end of the year.

[pedro2u]

Thanks holyc0w ! Just seeing that! Could be a Costco member revival in my future! Let's see if Home Depot (or anyone else) can beat that! Of course Costco was always the best for any post purchase issues.....

[Vas]

Link below for those interested in getting one.

https://www.costco.com/quickjack-5%2C000-lb-capacity-portable-car-lift-.product.100460313.html

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

[pedro2u]

Thanks all. Just pulled the trigger, rejoined Costco and placed the order! Can't wait!

[Overboost]

Thanks all. Just pulled the trigger, rejoined Costco and placed the order! Can't wait!
My mouse is hovering over the buy now button on Home Depot. $1129. How much was the membership at Costco?

[pedro2u]

My mouse is hovering over the buy now button on Home Depot. $1129. How much was the membership at Costco?

$60 membership for you and 1 household member ( the wife for me). Free delivery 7-10 days. Membership is instantaneous and you can order immediately. I was a member for years at Costco, but when the kids were all out of the house we dropped the membership. Costco had the best customer service I'd ever experienced, they resolved any issue I ever had without issue

Don't have that experience with Home Depot, so I went with Costco. Plus we can now shop for a year and enjoy some other discounts

[Overboost]

$60 membership for you and 1 household member ( the wife for me). Free delivery 7-10 days. Membership is instantaneous and you can order immediately. I was a member for years at Costco, but when the kids were all out of the house we dropped the membership. Costco had the best customer service I'd ever experienced, they resolved any issue I ever had without issue

Don't have that experience with Home Depot, so I went with Costco. Plus we can now shop for a year and enjoy some other discounts

Yeah the wife is probably going to have a fit but I pulled the trigger too. I needed the 7000SLX because of the X5 (it is right at 5000 lbs and wanted a little extra) and Costco didn't offer that model, just the 5000SLX so it was Home Depot at $1229 with free delivery. It should work fine on the E46 and X5 and also ordered the SUV and light truck adapter kit that will give me an additional 6" of lift on the X5. Home Depot wanted $225 for the SUV extension kit but QuickJack sold it for $210 but got nailed the difference in shipping.

Anyway, added to the $580 Black Friday trip to Harbor Freight for the 20 ton press and air compressor this morning and the $160 trip to Lowes, I had better make myself a nice area on the couch for the next couple of days. nono

35914

35913

35915

35916

[pedro2u]

Yeah the wife is probably going to have a fit but I pulled the trigger too. I needed the 7000SLX because of the X5 (it is right at 5000 lbs and wanted a little extra) and Costco didn't offer that model, just the 5000SLX so it was Home Depot at $1229 with free delivery. It should work fine on the E46 and X5 and also ordered the SUV and light truck adapter kit that will give me an additional 6" of lift on the X5. Home Depot wanted $225 for the SUV extension kit but QuickJack sold it for $210 but got nailed the difference in shipping.

Anyway, added to the $580 Black Friday trip to Harbor Freight for the 20 ton press and air compressor this morning and the $160 trip to Lowes, I had better make myself a nice area on the couch for the next couple of days. nono

35914

35913

35915

35916

Yup, you're grounded!

But you got a good deal on the 7000, can't argue that, I was severely tempted to go that route too,. But my SUV's are mid 4000's so deferred and in my feeble mind I saved a few bucks

[Overboost]

Yup, you're grounded!

But you got a good deal on the 7000, can't argue that, I was severely tempted to go that route too,. But my SUV's are mid 4000's so deferred and in my feeble mind I saved a few bucks

Wait 'til she sees the bill for the BBK on the E46. 35917

[pedro2u]

Wait 'til she sees the bill for the BBK on the E46. 35917

Hey, ya gotta be able to stop... That's important, right?

[Overboost]

Hey, ya gotta be able to stop... That's important, right?

I don't know if you've started thinking about storage for the QuickJack yet but I found this looking around. I am so doing this... brilliant!

35919

[pedro2u]

I don't know if you've started thinking about storage for the QuickJack yet but I found this looking around. I am so doing this... brilliant!

35919

Wow, good solution..... I bought the QuickJack at Costco, but I also already went to QuickJack and bought their hangers.
All should arrive in about 7 days

https://www.quickjack.com/accessories/wall-hangers/

[johnrando]

Great black friday haul though, worth the couch time! [emoji1787]

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

[Overboost]

Wow, good solution..... I bought the QuickJack at Costco, but I also already went to QuickJack and bought their hangers.
All should arrive in about 7 days

https://www.quickjack.com/accessories/wall-hangers/

That works too! I do have some side by side wall space behind the press and to the right with a wall mount and is what will probably happen initially. Just standing vertical with the weight support on the floor with some Fastrack bracket from Lowes to secure them to the wall.

[ZHPizza]

That's a lot of work lol I just leave everything connected and push the frames under the center of the car with the included reach handles. Whenever I want to lift a car, just slide the frames out, line up the jack points with the pads, and hit the button.

[pedro2u]

That's a lot of work lol I just leave everything connected and push the frames under the center of the car with the included reach handles. Whenever I want to lift a car, just slide the frames out, line up the jack points with the pads, and hit the button.

Your way is like pushing the "EASY" button..... I like this idea!

[WOLFN8TR]

Your way is like pushing the "EASY" button..... I like this idea!

It’s way easier this way. [emoji106]
Those suckers are kinda heavy and awkward to have to lift up and hang them.

[Overboost]

Maybe the new has just not worn off yet but I just pulled in the garage and it's raining here tonight. The car is just soaked and would be dripping all over the new QuickJack. I guess the new wears off after a while but for now it stays new.

[Overboost]

Got an email from Home Depot today letting me know the QuickJack 7000SLX is back ordered until 12/15 because of the Black Friday demand. :crying

I guess it really doesn't matter as I am taking the wife to Paris for a week leaving Friday morning. (that's how I got out of the doghouse) I get back a couple of days before it ships and eager to start assembling it.

[pedro2u]

Got an email from Home Depot today letting me know the QuickJack 7000SLX is back ordered until 12/15 because of the Black Friday demand. :crying


How'd you order the 7000 from Costco? I don't even see it on the Costco site? That's why I ordered the 5000..... mine arrives on 12/10.

And Paris, that's the cure all, we've done it several times and the memories last forever. Make an attempt to speak some French if you're able.. Don't be THAT American..........

[Overboost]

I ordered the 7000SLX from Home Depot, I don't have a Costco membership.

Now I have a new dilemma. I never thought to go out and measure anything (I based my decision on weight only) and though the SLX will fit the E46 no problem, it is a couple inches short on the X5. So I have an email in to Taylor at Bendpak to see if we can swap for the 7000EXT with the price difference paid. I can always buy the extenders but I will have 2 more rails to store and it is just a band-aid for the EXT I should have anyway.

The max lift point spread on the 5000/7000SLX is 60" and the X5 lift points are 62.5" center to center. 35949

Minimum lift points on the SLX is 31.5" and the minimum lift points on the EXT is 37.7" and our E46 lift points are 48.5" center to center. The max lift points on the 5000/7000EXT is 66" and the rails on the 7000EXT are only 6.5" longer (3.25" on each end) will easily fit the wheelbase and should work on both my cars.

And yes, I do know just a little French, I have raced Le Mans 6 times so France is not really new to me but my wife has never been there so she will love it.

[pedro2u]

I ordered the 7000SLX from Home Depot, I don't have a Costco membership.

And yes, I do know just a little French, I have raced Le Mans 6 times so France is not really new to me but my wife has never been there so she will love it.

Duh... right, you said Home Depot, not Costco.... I had the Costco discount on my brain, maybe I should pay attention

LeMans 6 times... I'm speechless. Respect. Sounds like there are some great experiences in France for you.

And, I've always just used "je ne par pal francais, parle vous english?" when I'm in France. Would usually get a smile, and likely find out they spoke perfect English anyway. Important to respect that Europeans usually have made the effort to learn English as a 2nd language, but most of us ignorant Americans typically only speak one language and still expect that if we just talk louder they'll respond to us..... :talktome

My experience has been that expecting everyone to speak English when I travel is a bad plan...

[Overboost]

You are exactly correct. I have raced all around the world and I find if you at least attempt to speak the native language without butchering it, people will almost always be happy to help you with your question or needs. The population tends to be more rude in the big cities but I guess the same can be said here in the states in the larger metropolitan areas. :scratchinghead

I'm anxious to get a call in to Bendpak when they open today to see where my failed order ends up going. I really need the EXT instead of the SLX to be the correct tool in my garage.

[pedro2u]

I've been fortunate enough to travel extensively in my job over the many years, and I've thankfully had people help me many times in foreign countries. It changed me so much.... I'm now that person who tries to help that wandering foreigner in our airports who clearly could use a friendly hand

because I'd guess that if the same "i'm lost" situation happened to most foreigners on a street corner in most major US cities, they'd probably be trampled

[Overboost]

Pay it forward. Great attitude. I have to say the most hospitable people in all the countries I have been to was Japan. We ran Okiyama a few years ago and our team arrived in Narita airport on Sunday, 4 days early to the race event and the team principles handed everyone a 100,000 yen (US$1000) and told us not to be late to the track on Thursday. I wandered around Tokyo and other cities for days taking time to meet people and take in the culture.

[Overboost]

So an unbelievable call with Bendpak QuickJack. I called and checked on the BL-7000SLX back order and they explained they were definitely on back order due to all the purchases on the various Black Friday sales. I asked if they had the BL-7000EXT in stock and they told me they had plenty. I asked if I could change my order from Home Depot and pay the difference. They told me no problem, they will ship the BL-7000EXT out today at NO ADDITIONAL COST.

That is excellent customer support from BendPak and wanted to share the efforts they took to make one of their customers happy. 35954

[pedro2u]

That is excellent customer support from BendPak and wanted to share the efforts they took to make one of their customers happy. 35954

Great news. It's a shame that Home Depot's customer service wasn't more customer oriented like BendPak. HD could have proactively shared that same info you got from BendPak with all their customers with backorders too - and given them the same choice. Would have saved you all the leg work......

Hat's off to BendPak. Makes me feel better that if I ever have service issues they'll be there to support us

[Overboost]

And it just gets better. I honestly don't know what to say...

Joe,

Please enjoy some QJ hangers on us as well! Coming your way. Hope you have a great Holiday.

Sincerely,

Taylor Reed

Retail Account Manager

[pedro2u]

I just bought those!!!!

[pedro2u]

well, here we go.......

MY Quickjack 5000 appears to have come in 3 boxes (3 separate tracking numbers at least). 2 of them show delivered today - but wherever that was, it wasn't my house

:dunno:

:crying

:guns2

:facepalm

[WOLFN8TR]

Well that totally sucks. [emoji15]

[pedro2u]

Well that totally sucks. [emoji15]

tell me about it.... Costco requires you to wait 3 days to file a claim??????

:foottap

[Vas]

tell me about it.... Costco requires you to wait 3 days to file a claim??????

:foottapContact ups/FedEx directly and follow up with Costco.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

[pedro2u]

Contact ups/FedEx directly and follow up with Costco.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

its UPS, and they say I have to wait for them to f'up delivering the 3rd box before I can file a claim. WTF???

Tomorrow should be interesting

[pedro2u]

Good news. At least I got it today.... Its winter here in rural NH and we got 22" of snow last weekend. But, after living in this house for 16 years, UPS has apparently decided they will no longer drive down my cleared 500' paved and plowed driveway to make deliveries.... so they dumped the boxes in the snow bank at the end of the driveway out at the street. They've apparently been there for at least 24 hours since my neighbor decided to tell me he saw them out there last night. Dump $1,000+ worth of stuff at the street??? C'mon man...... I guess I'm supposed to be happy no one stole 'em

It's currently 22 degrees outside and not much warmer in my garage. This looks like my weekend project...

[WOLFN8TR]

What! That’s ridiculous, man I would furious! I would be calling UPS and raising hell, such BS.

[fredo]

Geez, really ? At least, they could put a note on your door.

[3ZHP]

Ours usually makes it up the steeeeep driveway and 25 stairs to the front door. Occasionally, it only makes it to the blocked man door of the garage.

Our neighbor that has four switchbacks to get up to their house, isn’t so lucky. I’ve seen theirs behind their mailbox and half way up their driveway at the level of our back patio.

We don’t get many folks knocking on our doors around here.


Sent from my iPhone Xs using Tapatalk

[pedro2u]

Geez, really ? At least, they could put a note on your door.

well..... they'd still have to drive down my driveway to do that :cheers

they're idiots

[pedro2u]

We don’t get many folks knocking on our doors around here.

I'm with you on that. Pretty isolated. But we still decorate for all the holidays..... to an audience of ...no one.

Halloween is the best, we've never had a single trick or treater :facepalm that's a lot of left over candy in the bowl.....

[3ZHP]

I'm with you on that. Pretty isolated. But we still decorate for all the holidays..... to an audience of ...no one.

Halloween is the best, we've never had a single trick or treater :facepalm that's a lot of left over candy in the bowl.....

Actually tucked away but, less than three miles from downtown Huntsville, AL. Two mile long street, the highest on the hill from this side of town and ends at the farm three doors down.

We haven had a trick or treater yet and do some Christmas decorations. If I get inspired some year, I may put a huge star way up on the back of our property that could be seen for miles from the valley below. I’d probably need 500-600 feet of extensions cord to get to it though!


Sent from my iPhone Xs using Tapatalk

[pedro2u]

we're blood brothers - my wife puts a giant 5 foot lighted star in our foyer window at Christmas (now) that my son in law calls "The Star of David"...... so bright it melts the snow in the front yard and is seen by no one else

[3ZHP]

we're blood brothers - my wife puts a giant 5 foot lighted star in our foyer window at Christmas (now) that my son in law calls "The Star of David"...... so bright it melts the snow in the front yard and is seen by no one else

The view from my upper yard at my neighbors main living level!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191213/3139869e1fb16db01e0c14c10ab08966.jpg


Sent from my iPhone Xs using Tapatalk

[pedro2u]

wow, that's spectacular... explains savoring those great whisk(e)y imbibments

I'm close to the small cities of NH, but more likely to see a fox, moose, bobcat or deer - but apparently NOT a delivery at my door by UPS guy

[Overboost]

My QJ 7000EXT was here when I got back from Europe last night. Too cold and rainy right now to do anything but look at the parts.

:rofl35978

35979

[pedro2u]

My QJ 7000EXT was here when I got back from Europe last night. Too cold and rainy right now to do anything but look at the parts.

:rofl35978

35979

Me too. I've read through the documentation, so tomorrow, although forecast is for rain, is supposed to be in the mid 50's. Assembly time

I bought the same accessories as you, and I think one of those truck adapters will be repurposed tonight in the center of my table and will work perfectly as a pizza holder

[Overboost]

Great idea! And maybe use the QJ hangers as napkin holders and we have gourmet dining. :rofl

Tomorrow is rain here too so I may hold off until Sunday. Still trying to fire on all cylinders after the whirlwind week in Europe. That flight just beats the **** out of me.

[pedro2u]

I like it. I was going to use the holders to hang the rags on ready to clean up the hydraulic fluid I'm bound to spill

BTW, after reading (skimming) both the online manual and the hardcopy in the box, I have to say the most encouraging thing is actually just watching their installation video. It's well done, short, and makes it look pretty simple https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT3oAtMGlHk.

In fact I might just tape and assemble the hoses in the warmth of the house tonight

[pedro2u]

OK, assembled the 4 hose fittings (total of 6) while watching the Presidents Cup...... Good indoor coffee table project

FYI - grab a 17mm and 22mm open end wrench for this step (save you rummaging around in the toolbox....)

:thumbup

[pedro2u]

OK, assembled the 4 hose fittings (total of 6) while watching the Presidents Cup...... Good indoor coffee table project

FYI - grab a 17mm and 22mm open end wrench for this step (save you rummaging around in the toolbox....)

:thumbup

and for the final 2 fittings to the power unit, you need to remove the 2 threaded covers. The video shows they guy simply unscrewing them by hand, but mine were on tight. So 13mm there (the video shows that a slotted screwdriver would also work, but my caps don't have the slots for a screwdriver)

Indoor work is done.....

Summary - grab a 13, 17 and 22mm

[Overboost]

I like it. I was going to use the holders to hang the rags on ready to clean up the hydraulic fluid I'm bound to spill

BTW, after reading (skimming) both the online manual and the hardcopy in the box, I have to say the most encouraging thing is actually just watching their installation video. It's well done, short, and makes it look pretty simple https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT3oAtMGlHk.

In fact I might just tape and assemble the hoses in the warmth of the house tonight

I've watched that one a couple of times now. That is the newest BendPak installation video, the first one was so mangled with incorrect procedures. I will see what the weather holds for tomorrow but will take your lead and at least teflon tape up the fittings.:thumbsup

[ZHPizza]

The assembly is simple and you really can't make a mess. No fear, boys!

[pedro2u]

The assembly is simple and you really can't make a mess. No fear, boys!

Plan on running out and getting the transmission fluid today and wrapping this up. Leveraging your experience assembling this, what are the 2 black bushings/wheels for in the kit with the quick connects? Look like wheels at least..... Not mentioned in the documentation that I've found

Spares wheels?

[pedro2u]

The Assembly drawing for the Quickjack in the hardcopy manual on page 60 shows these 2 wheels next to the Power Unit but not what they're for or where they go. The other drawings for the frame rails show their wheels too - correctly. Sent a question to BendPak....

[WOLFN8TR]

They are spare wheels for the lift.

[pedro2u]

They are spare wheels for the lift.

Great, thanks. I'll try not to lose em

With the ZHP and the E92 in storage, first test lift had to be on my winter ride (and test the Truck Adapters). All is good! Time to get dirty....

[Overboost]

Sure enough the weather turned good today so I had a chance to assemble the QuickJack 7000EXT and set everything up. I can easily move around under the X5 now with the SUV extenders. This is going to make my suspension rebuilds much easier. :thumbsup

35985

35986

35987

35988

[pedro2u]

Congrats!

Noticing that you have your frames facing in the opposite direction from mine (and the video). Probably doesn't matter and I'm actually not finding anything in the directions that specifies direction - other than requiring the lock bars on the outside. I suppose it might be as simple as deciding whether you want your vehicle to lurch 6" forward (as mine did) or backward when you lift it

[Overboost]

Congrats!

Noticing that you have your frames facing in the opposite direction from mine (and the video). Probably doesn't matter and I'm actually not finding anything in the directions that specifies direction - other than requiring the lock bars on the outside. I suppose it might be as simple as deciding whether you want your vehicle to lurch 6" forward (as mine did) or backward when you lift it

I have seen them both ways and I agree it is a simple decision to lift forward or backward. I have bicycles on the wall in front of the X5 so it would have limited my movement around the front of the engine bay so I chose to lift rearward. The E46 can lift forward if I want, nothing up there but the access to the house with plenty of room.

[Overboost]

A couple more with the E46 up. :thumbsup

35989

35991

35990

[Overboost]

I have to admit, I never thought about this until I looked at everything up in the air. I am so used to laying on the floor. I ordered this $26 pneumatic rolling seat for working on the cars while up with the QuickJack. This is going to be so much easier on an old guy. :thumbup

https://www.harborfreight.com/pneumatic-adjustable-roller-seat-46319.html

3599435993

[pedro2u]

here's my ride. You can see mine is the double DIN version :)

I like your adjustable seat height though

[Overboost]

here's my ride. You can see mine is the double DIN version :)
:rofl

[Overboost]

I ended up temporarily standing the ramps up against the wall. I have our first LMP3 race coming up starting December 31 in Daytona so with only 2 weeks left, I had to take a shortcut mounting them. Headed out in the morning for a complete data and video install on a new 2020 LMP3.

In the event they wanted to escape from their mounts, the press should stop them before taking out my cars.

Damn, the 7000EXT ramps are heavy, 101 lbs each.

35996

35997

35998

[pedro2u]

too funny, I did the same thing. With all the shelving in my garage, hard to find the wall space anyway. I stacked them both in one slot though instead of side by side (by necessity) and hung the handles in the slot where the wall bracket would normally go

[Overboost]

I ordered the 38mm jack pads for my BL7000 EXT. Since the 7000 has a 1/2" taller frame, the front just rubbed the jack pad and needed a little lift getting the frame slid under my dropped E46. Problem solved. :thumbsup

The pads on the right come with the kits and the 38mm on the left is exactly what I needed.

36245

[pedro2u]

With both my ZHP and the E92 in storage, I've only been able to use my BL-5000SX on my 2 SUV's, and I've done the brakes on both. Although I managed to get them both lifted, I found the 60" max lift point spread to be a little short of the jacking points. I improvised, but I've also ordered the BL-5000SLX/7000SLX EXTENSION KIT, which should get me to 66" which is just what it needs. Scheduled to arrive today!

But to your point about the thinner blocks, if you ever decide to get the extention kit, be aware that it increases the Jack height by 1.5" and would need to be a consideration if used on lower long wheelbase cars/trucks

[Overboost]

With both my ZHP and the E92 in storage, I've only been able to use my BL-5000SX on my 2 SUV's, and I've done the brakes on both. Although I managed to get them both lifted, I found the 60" max lift point spread to be a little short of the jacking points. I improvised, but I've also ordered the BL-5000SLX/7000SLX EXTENSION KIT, which should get me to 66" which is just what it needs. Scheduled to arrive today!

But to your point about the thinner blocks, if you ever decide to get the extention kit, be aware that it increases the Jack height by 1.5" and would need to be a consideration if used on lower long wheelbase cars/trucks

Mine is the BL7000 EXT (extended already) Needed that length along with the 7000 lb capacity for my X5. I can't begin to tell you how much I have used the QJ. Every weekend I am home, the cars are up getting the needed servicing I ignored for years.

On a side note, somehow BendPak screwed up and along with my small box of pads, there were also 2 brand new BL5000 SLX ramps next to it. :confused Being a man of character, I rang them and let them know that mistake of about $1K in my favor had occurred. Waiting to hear back from them.

[pedro2u]

interesting note about them messing up the shipping, I'm dealing with that right now. I ordered the extention kit on 2/6 and got a notice that it was delivered on 2/13..... Well not to my house! I have a video doorbell and NO DELIVERIES

So I had to call them too, and found out they had fat fingered my address in the shipment. No problem... They've shipped another one to me on 2/18. But when I got the new shipping notification, I saw they had a different wrong address! So I called again, and they say they have it corrected.

So ETA is today..... we'll see

Great product, and must say the customer service followup has been great on the issues. But shipping has me less than confident. I know they'll make it right either way so not concerned other than the delay

[ZHPizza]

I ordered the 38mm jack pads for my BL7000 EXT. Since the 7000 has a 1/2" taller frame, the front just rubbed the jack pad and needed a little lift getting the frame slid under my dropped E46. Problem solved. :thumbsup

The pads on the right come with the kits and the 38mm on the left is exactly what I needed.

36245Oh man mine came with four of the small ones and I totally would have traded you two of them

[Overboost]

Still no call back from BendPak. I wonder what the shipping costs to send back 150-200 lbs. They may just wash it as it may be as much as they have in it. Fingers crossed I have another QuickJack just for the E46.

[pedro2u]

Oh man mine came with four of the small ones and I totally would have traded you two of them

My replacement extensions showed up today. But you got the wrong pads? Are we making a list of the shipping mistakes these guys are making?

[ZHPizza]

My replacement extensions showed up today. But you got the wrong pads? Are we making a list of the shipping mistakes these guys are making?Nah I got the right ones. When I bought 3500, it came with 4 short and 4 tall rubber blocks. I use the short ones in front with a 2x4 piece on top, tall ones in the rear with a 1x4. Results in a perfectly even lift.

[pedro2u]

Nah I got the right ones. When I bought 3500, it came with 4 short and 4 tall rubber blocks. I use the short ones in front with a 2x4 piece on top, tall ones in the rear with a 1x4. Results in a perfectly even lift.

well, glad to hear that. And since I haven't been able to lift the ZHP yet, thanks for the tip on pad placement.

I've used the truck extenders on my SUV's and they work great and give good extra lift. You can see them in this picture. And now with the extensions, I'll get another 1.5" !!

[Overboost]

Nah I got the right ones. When I bought 3500, it came with 4 short and 4 tall rubber blocks. I use the short ones in front with a 2x4 piece on top, tall ones in the rear with a 1x4. Results in a perfectly even lift.

Mine came with 4 short and 4 tall as well, just not the super short 38mm ones. Looking at the specs for all the models, it lists 4 2" blocks and 4 3" blocks included in the kits.

[sillieidiot]

Still no call back from BendPak. I wonder what the shipping costs to send back 150-200 lbs. They may just wash it as it may be as much as they have in it. Fingers crossed I have another QuickJack just for the E46.

Shouldn't be that much if they are shipping that weight all the time. But I hope you get to keep the extra too lol

[Overboost]

Shouldn't be that much if they are shipping that weight all the time. But I hope you get to keep the extra too lolYeah, they called today. Arranged for a pickup next week. Oh well, I'm honest... :innocent

[ELCID86]

well, glad to hear that. And since I haven't been able to lift the ZHP yet, thanks for the tip on pad placement.

I've used the truck extenders on my SUV's and they work great and give good extra lift. You can see them in this picture. And now with the extensions, I'll get another 1.5" !!

I need to get those. I Love the lift though.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200301/a366cd3552540fef24fa6af3f15cb307.jpg

[pedro2u]

Upper 40's here in the Northeast today and Spring fever is setting in! Beautiful day.... Throw open the garage doors and clean up. And 60's tomorrow, but still too soon to get the vert out of storage. April.. I can make it :(

So while waiting for that kind of weather, I thought I'd try out the frame extension kit, so here it is lifting my Edge to check the rear brakes. Frame extender drops right into the slots of the Quickjack BL-5000SLX/7000SLX with longer slots to move the pads around. Worked well. Didn't get to gain the extra 1.5" lift that it provides because I had to shorten the Truck Adapter by that much to slide it under the jack points. Oh well

And I still put 4 jackstands just outside the ends of the Quickjack, just because.....

[pedro2u]

FYI - the current Costco magazine today shows the Quickjack BL7000-SLX is on sale for $1,249 delivered ($150 off)

[WOLFN8TR]

Heads Up: When lowering the QJ into the locking position make sure to release all of the pressure before disconnecting the hoses. This is the first time I've encountered this problem. After doing some brake work I went to lower my M3 and could not get the hoses to reconnect. I called QJ and was told to hold the "down" button while reconnecting the hoses. This worked on one side but not the other so I had to slightly raise the lift with a bottle jack to relieve some of the pressure on the system to get the hose connected. I do believe it was my error and not the QJ malfunctioning. Very stressful situation.


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200509/b21cc18f5f6f9e7cfbc786a23cd03b49.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200509/1a4d5bb5bddbfebf4e4c913f9780e9a1.jpg

[pedro2u]

Interesting, thanks for that. Good to know. Turns out none of my projects have been more than a day, so I haven't ever disconnected the hydraulic hoses once raised. But I always lower the jack down to the stops to take the pressure off the hydraulics