Looking at a Quick Jack and need advice

[lonegunman]

Mine arrived yesterday and after some assembly and bleeding I lifted the car with zero issues. The 7000 set-up has an inch less room than the 5000 and it is heavier. But, it is also for my F-150 and my wife's SUV as well.

I vote yes, a bit more work to use and light years safer than jack stands. Give them a call, they will beat any advertised price and include free shipping.

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[sarge]

This post is nearly a year old, but I ordered a 7000TLX last night. Wasn't even paying attention to the differences in length, was just trying to get one that would lift everything I have.

I believe I know the answer after reading the comments, but I am going to ask just to be sure.

It will fit under a 2015 Mustang GT correct? If not I need to call them Monday morning and change the order. Thanks


Edit: My profile shows a 2014 Roush, asking about my 15. Thanks again, I'll update my profile.

 

[I Bleed Ford Blue]

If you read all the posts, yes the longer EXT models will fit under any S550 mustang.

 

[sarge]

If you read all the posts, yes the longer EXT models will fit under any S550 mustang.

I read them, I just wanted to be sure. Thank you!

 

[Rapid Red]

The 7000 & 5000 are both 76" collapsed.

Hangers are real nice, the new block with the + cutouts. Also a plus. Helps the block, in the jack pocket & car alignment.

 

[Threebanger]

If you keep your eye open for Home Depot special buys you can get the 7000SLX with wall hangers and SUV adapter kit for free.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/QUICKJA...apter-set-and-wall-hangers-5175339/314987536?

I paid $1400 for the above kit when it was a special buy. Worth every penny! Lifts the Shelby, my F150, and the wife's Exploerer.

 

[460Fred]

Costco has the 5000TL and 7000TL on sale now, $300 off, $1300 & $1500 respectively.
Ya, they’ve gone up just like everything else.

 

[bmrylnd5]

I got the 5000TLX during black friday which fits the mustang and my 2020 Tacoma. I leave mine on the ground and added caster wheels to it to make it easier to move around. I do hate that I lose side access of the car which is unfortunate. It's still pretty annoying to get both sides lined up, but the teardown of the setup is so much nicer than jackstands.

Overall it's good, obviously I'd get an actual lift for a bit more, but my garage height is too low so this is a good alternative. I don't regret getting it, but I also can't fully recommend it unless you're always doing work on a car and have no option for a lift.

Physically speaking though, after adding casters to it, it's way less taxing to get a car up compared to jack and jackstands and doing burpees to check the alignment.

 

[CJJon]

Great idea about the casters. I keep mine on the floor of the shop and that would make things much easier.

If I am doing anything where side access is needed or the car will be up in the air for a while, I put the car on some jack stands and pull out the QJs.

I use the ones on the left.

 

[Booboo]

FYI Quick Jack going on sale, tomorrow only!

https://www.quickjack.com/car-lifts/5000tlx/

 

[shogun32]

FYI Quick Jack going on sale, tomorrow only!

https://www.quickjack.com/car-lifts/5000tlx/

wow, what a price hike! Granted the new series seems taller. But I bought mine a few months back for $1100.

 

[Cobra Jet]

For those who have bought the QJ and are now longer term owners of the device, what's the Pros/Cons of the unit?

Can the car be driven over the unit IF it's not in use - instead of having to constantly move it to another area?

How does it fair on tiled garage floors, such as Race Deck type of tiling? Any damages to tiles from weight of unit once loaded with a vehicle?

Whay about maintenance - any leaks, problems or higher than normal maintenance that was NOT expected after buying/using the unit?

If doing transmission work, is there enough clearance under the vehicle/unit to maneuver?

Is suspension work with a vehicle on the unit not possible?

 

[shogun32]

Can the car be driven over the unit IF it's not in use

no, you'd be driving over the pressure cylinder and it's hose fittings.

if your tile can withstand 18psi (car on 4 tires) it can readily withstand the giant 'loop' that is the floor interface.

 

[shogun32]

Is suspension work with a vehicle on the unit not possible?

traditional is fine. it's if you're trying to drop the IRS that you will have overlap.

 

[bmrylnd5]

For those who have bought the QJ and are now longer term owners of the device, what's the Pros/Cons of the unit?

Can the car be driven over the unit IF it's not in use - instead of having to constantly move it to another area?

How does it fair on tiled garage floors, such as Race Deck type of tiling? Any damages to tiles from weight of unit once loaded with a vehicle?

Whay about maintenance - any leaks, problems or higher than normal maintenance that was NOT expected after buying/using the unit?

If doing transmission work, is there enough clearance under the vehicle/unit to maneuver?

Is suspension work with a vehicle on the unit not possible?

1) No you cannot drive ontop of it - you have to move it. I opted to put caster wheels on to be able to move the units easily. You can push them together and drive over them to store underneath, but not directly ontop.

2) I assume it would be the same concern with jack stands more or less

3) I had minor leaking from of the hoses, but some sealant tape fixed that up. I haven't had it for too too long, but you just need to fill the thing with ATF and check levels once in awhile.

4) With the new model there should be plenty of room for a trans, the extra 3" is pretty useful (giggity)

5) No it's not if you need the suspension loaded, since this lifts from the frame. I opted to build wheel cribs to do any suspension work (lift it up, and drop the car onto the cribs). If you don't need it loaded, then yeah it's fine, the only caveat is (and this is a biggie at least for me), you lose access from the sides so you have to work from the front or back.

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