Any 1LE owners using quick jacks? - Page 2

seanblurr · 08-31-2018, 09:18 AM

You guys using the rubber block add-ons at all?

artey34 · 08-31-2018, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Lethal Z

I plan on getting one of these for a holiday gift to myself. I have been using either my raceramps or a floor jack, and they are just too limiting. This thing looks great and the 21" lift height it's definitely more than I am getting from the raceramps.

This is the one I plan on getting; BL-5000EXT Car Lift

How come the EXT vs the SLX? Is the wheel base that much longer?

Dave-ROR · 08-31-2018, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Lethal Z

That field is a drop down with specific options, you can not enter your own word.

Oops sorry, for their site it's just the PROMO CODE field. RockAuto is the "How did you hear about us" field.. ordered from both recently and got confused.

Dave-ROR · 08-31-2018, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by artey34

How come the EXT vs the SLX? Is the wheel base that much longer?

The EXT barely works on the Camaro from all reports. The SLX is too short. I have the SLX so I can more easily use it under some of my other cars (like the MR2s) and will have the add-on extensions once they arrive.

The Extensions give you an extra 1.5" of lifting height too...

Boost Creep · 08-31-2018, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by seanblurr

You guys using the rubber block add-ons at all?

Yes. You have to as the quickjack has a recessed plate where the blocks sit. If you don't use the rubber blocks the quickjack will lift using your rocker panels. Not good.

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Originally Posted by artey34

How come the EXT vs the SLX? Is the wheel base that much longer?

The EXT just fits.
You have to have the front bolt on ZL1addons lift points all the way back, and the rear lift points all the way forward and it just fits.

If you bolt on the lift pads at the pinch weld spot below the mirrors the standard model might work, but I wanted the lift points as close to the heaviest mass as possible.

Lethal Z · 08-31-2018, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by artey34

How come the EXT vs the SLX? Is the wheel base that much longer?

In addition to the other answers, I want to be able to use it on all of my vehicles so I will have all my bases covered. I just measures the RS as that is the shortest wheel base of my group and the 76" total length of the EXT is not an issue. Additionally, after further research I also decided to move from the 5000XLT to the 7000XLT as I am also a truck guy and can foresee using that added lifting weight in the future. It's only $155 more and I hate buying things twice!

ST1LE · 08-31-2018, 11:44 AM

These are SO awesome, I cant wait to get mine next spring. Such an awesome alternative to installing a true lift in your garage.

Ebbsnflows · 08-31-2018, 12:01 PM

Has anyone used their Quick Jack to do a header install? Just wondering if it gives you enough additional lift (vs jack stands) to help simplify the install (by giving you a better angle at sliding the headers up from the bottom.

Boost Creep · 08-31-2018, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebbsnflows

Has anyone used their Quick Jack to do a header install? Just wondering if it gives you enough additional lift (vs jack stands) to help simplify the install (by giving you a better angle at sliding the headers up from the bottom.

I plan on it when the time comes.

Allez · 08-31-2018, 12:57 PM

These are pretty sturdy? Looking at the the pictures I'm a little nervous about getting under a car on them.

MATTY-1LE · 08-31-2018, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Allez

These are pretty sturdy? Looking at the the pictures I'm a little nervous about getting under a car on them.

Im on the same boat as you, also keep in mind there are locks on this thing though. Which is like a fail safe. I suppose my biggest concern would be it buckling from the sides. I was hoping someone would share their experiences with it. I.e., has anyone been smushed - for lack of better words

Bad Anvil Garage · 08-31-2018, 02:24 PM

Where are the EXT in stock? Got a link?

Chocolate Apocalypse · 08-31-2018, 02:26 PM

When I first assembled mine I left my 4th gen in the air all night. Figured if something was gonna fail I'd rather know right away lol Had the 6th gen in the air a couple times, no issues. Just be sure to use plenty of teflon tape when assembling the hose.

Boost Creep · 08-31-2018, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MATTY-1LE

Im on the same boat as you, also keep in mind there are locks on this thing though. Which is like a fail safe. I suppose my biggest concern would be it buckling from the sides. I was hoping someone would share their experiences with it. I.e., has anyone been smushed - for lack of better words

The locks are the primary holding device.
The hydraulic cylinders are for raising and lowering, not meant to hold a vehicle all by themselves.

Had my car in the air over 24 hours, no problem.

When it comes time for tires, I will remove them and just take the wheels and tires to the tire shop, leave the 1LE safe at home.

08-31-2018, 09:18 AM	#15
seanblurr Drives: ZL1 1LE Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: California Posts: 1,297	You guys using the rubber block add-ons at all? __________________

08-31-2018, 11:44 AM	#21
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	These are SO awesome, I cant wait to get mine next spring. Such an awesome alternative to installing a true lift in your garage. __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

08-31-2018, 12:01 PM	#22
Ebbsnflows Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1-1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western NC Posts: 405	Has anyone used their Quick Jack to do a header install? Just wondering if it gives you enough additional lift (vs jack stands) to help simplify the install (by giving you a better angle at sliding the headers up from the bottom. __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1/1LE

08-31-2018, 02:26 PM	#27
Chocolate Apocalypse Full Fledged Member Drives: '18 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 346 View My Garage	When I first assembled mine I left my 4th gen in the air all night. Figured if something was gonna fail I'd rather know right away lol Had the 6th gen in the air a couple times, no issues. Just be sure to use plenty of teflon tape when assembling the hose. __________________ '18 1SS 1LE - DD '72 Cutlass - LSA topped 370" LS2

08-31-2018, 12:57 PM	#24
Allez Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 794	These are pretty sturdy? Looking at the the pictures I'm a little nervous about getting under a car on them.

08-31-2018, 02:24 PM	#26
Bad Anvil Garage Drives: 2000 GMPPSV SS & 2017 ILE SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 547	Where are the EXT in stock? Got a link?

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