[Chris 2018 ZL1 A10]

Hi fellas,

I know either of these models will ultimately work, but does anyone who has either model wish they had gotten the other? I know we’re only talking about a 6” difference in length between the two but that could be significant for reasons I’m not aware of.

Thanks,
Chris

[~Jb]

Seems like the go to for Gen6 is the EXT model. On my ZLE, I measured 58" between jack pads so it would seem both the SLX and EXT would work. I'm likely just going to pick up the 7000EXT to be future proof. Plus they are all on sale right now.

[Tachitup]

As there is a significant price difference between the SLX and EXT, it would be best if the SLX would work. I'm curious if a Camaro owner has found that the SLX works fine.

[FoundNemo]

Does the 7000 EXT work the same as the 5000 EXT, just with more weight capacity?

[dcxeternal]

I have the 5000SLX and it wont reach the recommended jack points without the EXT add-on I bought. With the EXT add-on it is just enough to reach the zl1addons jack pucks.

[Chris 2018 ZL1 A10]

Originally Posted by ~Jb

Seems like the go to for Gen6 is the EXT model. On my ZLE, I measured 58" between jack pads so it would seem both the SLX and EXT would work. I'm likely just going to pick up the 7000EXT to be future proof. Plus they are all on sale right now.

The QuickJack website has the BL-5000SLX for $1416 and $1471 for the EXT. What sale are you referring to?

Thanks,
Chris

[Chris 2018 ZL1 A10]

Originally Posted by FoundNemo

Does the 7000 EXT work the same as the 5000 EXT, just with more weight capacity?

I believe they’re basically the same except that each 7000 is 100lbs as opposed to 80lbs (each) for the 5000.

Chris

[Cleancoupe]

The EXT version barley reaches the two lift points near the front & rear wheels. I’ve seen people use the regular version & use the rear lift point & the second lift point in the front. I’m uncomfortable with this because most of the weight is hanging off the front end. I have the 7000lb ext

[Chris 2018 ZL1 A10]

Originally Posted by Cleancoupe

The EXT version barley reaches the two lift points near the front & rear wheels. I’ve seen people use the regular version & use the rear lift point & the second lift point in the front. I’m uncomfortable with this because most of the weight is hanging off the front end. I have the 7000lb ext

Thanks for the pics, nice wheels. I’ve seen that too and shared your concern. The car seems to be very close to the rail. I purchased the Mag Pads hoping they would provide a little more space and height. Do you think the ext version will allow this?

Thanks,
Chris

[mikem2104]

i highly recomend the SUV/truck adaptors at their lowest settings so that you can hit the lift points that a 4 post lift would use under the vehicle. i'll see if i have some pictures.

also, it may not matter but i think youre lifting in the wrong direction with your quickjack which is forcing too much weight over the nose. youve got the front at the back

[Cleancoupe]

Originally Posted by Chris 2018 ZL1 A10

Thanks for the pics, nice wheels. I’ve seen that too and shared your concern. The car seems to be very close to the rail. I purchased the Mag Pads hoping they would provide a little more space and height. Do you think the ext version will allow this?

Thanks,
Chris

I have the zl1 addons jack pucks on my car & the ext just reaches them. The 7000lb version with the shortest rubber blocks barely squeezes under the front pucks.

[2SS Capt]

Originally Posted by Tachitup

As there is a significant price difference between the SLX and EXT, it would be best if the SLX would work. I'm curious if a Camaro owner has found that the SLX works fine.

I bought the BL-5000SLX at Costco for $1179, works fine on my 2020 2SS...



If you are concerned about weight being too far forward, make sure you have a full tank of gas before you lift or throw a 50# bag of sand in the trunk...

I've lifted with 1/4 tank of fuel and it still seemed very stable...

[Cleancoupe]

Originally Posted by mikem2104

i highly recomend the SUV/truck adaptors at their lowest settings so that you can hit the lift points that a 4 post lift would use under the vehicle. i'll see if i have some pictures.

also, it may not matter but i think youre lifting in the wrong direction with your quickjack which is forcing too much weight over the nose. youve got the front at the back

I have suv/truck adapters. There’s no way that is fitting under the car. My smallest blocks barley squeeze under the side skirts on the front.

Hmm I never thought of that. I’ll look into that & see if it makes a difference.

[Alain]

Originally Posted by Cleancoupe

The EXT version barley reaches the two lift points near the front & rear wheels. I’ve seen people use the regular version & use the rear lift point & the second lift point in the front. I’m uncomfortable with this because most of the weight is hanging off the front end. I have the 7000lb ext

I have the 7000 EXT version. I share your same concern with having the front of the car unsupported.

I try using the lifting points closest to the front wheels. I typically take off the front wheels and leave the rear wheels on the car to balance the weight a bit. That is unless I’m doing brake work, like in this picture.

I would recommend getting the 7000 EXT version, why not spend the extra money on the ability to lift heavier vehicles and the flexibility to reach almost any lifting point on the car.