I should of picked this up a decade ago

likerage · 02-05-2018, 06:12 PM

I finally convinced my wife it would be a good idea to get a car lift and she signed off. Since I just broke 1k miles I figured it would be a good opportunity to test this thing out for an oil change. It's worth every single penny. I am kind of chesty and have a huge head so this was the first time I've ever been able to squeeze under a car and fit comfortably using my own jack/jackstands.

https://youtu.be/onquytZmH7Q

Couple things I noticed:
For those of you that are buying filters from O'reilly's, they have the wrong part number in their computer. They have PF48E listed for our car when it actually uses PF64.

The oil was quite a bit darker after 1k miles than I expected.

The drain plug has a rubber o-ring rather than crush washer. Im sure the majority of you already knew this but being new to Chevy I was not aware.

Badmojo · 02-05-2018, 06:21 PM

Very nice. Can you give the manf/model and price? or even a link?

likerage · 02-05-2018, 06:24 PM

https://www.quickjack.com/car-lift-s...-car-lift.html

They have several voltage options so pay attention. I nearly picked up the 12 volt on accident.

Frisbey · 02-05-2018, 07:39 PM

Cool lift,
But you had me all excited,
I’m thinking one of these would do the trick nicely

https://jmcautomotiveequipment.com/b...SABEgLtDvD_BwE

likerage · 02-05-2018, 07:45 PM

If I didn't have to share the garage with my wife I would totally go that route.

nighttowl · 02-05-2018, 09:31 PM

I bought a 2 post lift a few years ago. Definately the best "tool" i ever purchased; worth every penny.

SoCal Smith · 02-06-2018, 01:15 AM

She is trying to kill you, just saying.....

Michael52 · 02-06-2018, 07:55 AM

I have 2 of the 4 post lifts. Best thing I ever did. My cars get stored in the winter and they are perfect. As long as you have enough height in the garage, you double your storage space!

k20attack · 02-06-2018, 08:20 AM

Do you see any issue leaving it in the middle of the garage and driving over it every day? Will the front of the car clear it if you drive over it? I have a 1 car garage with no storage room but thinking about getting this.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-06-2018, 08:56 AM

Nice!!!

I'm grabbing myself a quickjack in a few months, once the weather clears! I'll make adjusting the struts up front a cinch!!

Chevyman2 · 02-06-2018, 09:45 AM

I ordered quickjack myself last week a but a different model. I look foward to simplified lifting.

likerage · 02-06-2018, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k20attack

Do you see any issue leaving it in the middle of the garage and driving over it every day? Will the front of the car clear it if you drive over it? I have a 1 car garage with no storage room but thinking about getting this.

No not at all. It is very low profile and the two side by side is about 2 feet wide so its like tossing a hotdog down a hallway.

bensf · 02-07-2018, 10:56 PM

To the op, did you get the BL-5000SLX or BL-5000EXT? According to QuickJack it looks like the EXT is the correct model for our cars.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

Nice!!!

I'm grabbing myself a quickjack in a few months, once the weather clears! I'll make adjusting the struts up front a cinch!!

You may want to pick one up now. They are having a Valentines day sale. $100 off. I'm really tempted to get one lol

Gunkk · 02-08-2018, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bensf

They are having a Valentines day sale. $100 off. I'm really tempted to get one lol

So you can spend more time with the one you love most.

02-05-2018, 06:12 PM	#1
likerage Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Denver Posts: 75	I should of picked this up a decade ago I finally convinced my wife it would be a good idea to get a car lift and she signed off. Since I just broke 1k miles I figured it would be a good opportunity to test this thing out for an oil change. It's worth every single penny. I am kind of chesty and have a huge head so this was the first time I've ever been able to squeeze under a car and fit comfortably using my own jack/jackstands. https://youtu.be/onquytZmH7Q Couple things I noticed: For those of you that are buying filters from O'reilly's, they have the wrong part number in their computer. They have PF48E listed for our car when it actually uses PF64. The oil was quite a bit darker after 1k miles than I expected. The drain plug has a rubber o-ring rather than crush washer. Im sure the majority of you already knew this but being new to Chevy I was not aware.

02-05-2018, 06:21 PM	#2
Badmojo aka BeastZL1 Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE, 2004 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NC Posts: 1,103	Very nice. Can you give the manf/model and price? or even a link? __________________ 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE Racing for ALS Youtube Link

02-05-2018, 07:39 PM	#4
Frisbey Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Nightfall Grey Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Whidbey Island, Wa. Posts: 367	Cool lift, But you had me all excited, I’m thinking one of these would do the trick nicely https://jmcautomotiveequipment.com/b...SABEgLtDvD_BwE __________________ 1100 - 10/28/17 Ordered 1100 - 02/02/18 cancelled, Re-ordered from BeckyD 1100 - 02/02/18 \| 3400 - 02/14/18 TPW 2/19 2000 - 02/06/18 \| 4300 - 02/20/18 Built 3000 - 02/07/18 \| 5000 - 03/08/18 At Dealer 3100 - 02/09/18 \| Delivered

02-05-2018, 09:31 PM	#6
nighttowl Sarcasm loading -------- Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: TX Posts: 1,806 View My Garage	I bought a 2 post lift a few years ago. Definately the best "tool" i ever purchased; worth every penny. __________________ "The salesman actually told me to stop getting it sideways during the test drive" 2018 MBM ZL1 1LE - Stock 2014 CRT ZL1 574 rwhp, 537 rwtq - SOLD 2010 IBM SS Camaro VVT L99 w/ TR6060 swap, 489 rwhp, 444 rwtq - SOLD

02-06-2018, 08:20 AM	#9
k20attack Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Boston Posts: 135	Do you see any issue leaving it in the middle of the garage and driving over it every day? Will the front of the car clear it if you drive over it? I have a 1 car garage with no storage room but thinking about getting this. __________________ 1100-9/17/2017 3000-9/18/2017 Received-12/1/2017

02-05-2018, 06:24 PM	#3
likerage Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Denver Posts: 75	https://www.quickjack.com/car-lift-s...-car-lift.html They have several voltage options so pay attention. I nearly picked up the 12 volt on accident.

02-05-2018, 07:45 PM	#5
likerage Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Denver Posts: 75	If I didn't have to share the garage with my wife I would totally go that route.

02-06-2018, 01:15 AM	#7
SoCal Smith Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: SoCal Posts: 313 View My Garage	She is trying to kill you, just saying.....

02-06-2018, 07:55 AM	#8
Michael52 Drives: 2018 Black ZL1, 1977 Yellow 308GTB Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 125	I have 2 of the 4 post lifts. Best thing I ever did. My cars get stored in the winter and they are perfect. As long as you have enough height in the garage, you double your storage space!

02-06-2018, 08:56 AM	#10
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	Nice!!! I'm grabbing myself a quickjack in a few months, once the weather clears! I'll make adjusting the struts up front a cinch!! __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

02-06-2018, 09:45 AM	#11
Chevyman2 Drives: 2018 zl1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Caswell County, NC Posts: 599 View My Garage	I ordered quickjack myself last week a but a different model. I look foward to simplified lifting.

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