QuickJack Discount

[Kerry & Kathy]

For those who have considered buying a QuickJack Lift system....there is currently a $100 off promo for any of the QuickJack lift assemblies.
I do not know how long the promo will remain valid as this is not a published discount.
The discount code is: SMART at checkout.

Be advised that QuickJack only has run a previous $100 discount... on Fathers Day and at select national shows.
This is the only known current $100 discount in 2018.
They do not normally discount their systems and maintain uniform MSRP pricing structures across all their distributors.
So if you are on the fence contemplating a lift...this would be a good time to buy.

https://www.quickjack.com/

Know also that QuickJack advertises maximum lift ratings that are 66% of the designed load carrying capacity.
For example, a 5000 lb rated lift is actually designed for a 7500 lb load...(info straight from a QuickJack engineer)

But...they have tested the mechanical structure to over THREE TIMES the rated lift weight.
Their 5000 lb lift has been tested to support 16,000 lbs without structural failure....and to LIFT 16,000 lb using special higher pressure rated set of cylinders.
Note: That is NOT the weigh that the supplied lift cylinders can lift...but rather the weight the STRUCTURE is capable of lifting using heavier rated cylinders.... and the static weight that the structure can support without failure when locked securely in place.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVZ-CcF0_MY

Bottom line is that the lifts are very capable for a portable lift.

 

[Kerry & Kathy]

Correction...the most recent test in the link posted shows the 5000 lb lift raising over 20,400 lbs....four times it's rated lift using the higher pressure cylinders.
The previous test was a static load test fo 16,000+ lbs. that was criticized by some for not showing the lift in operation up and down with the 16,000 lb load.

 

[Tim M]

Soooo, would you get under it without jack stands? These are very affordable and really would work well with what I want to do....Hmmmm

 

[Kerry & Kathy]

Soooo, would you get under it without jack stands? These are very affordable and really would work well with what I want to do....Hmmmm

Yes, I would...
With the locks in place, it is a set of long jack stands that have been shown to support over 20,400 lbs without failure.
Plus...as shown on another video they are more stable than conventional jack stands.

 

[MPTech]

Darn you Kerry.
I wasn't even thinking about a lift, now I'm thinking this would be really nice to have!
One of the guys on The Factory Five Forum said you can use it on the 4" main tubes or the outside frames and you can also slide it in from the sides. I didn't realize that and it looks like more access than I realized. This would sure be easier than the jack & stands method I've been using!
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?23024-Quickjack-Lift-System&highlight=quickjack
which one are you looking at? (I'm kinda looking at the BL-5000SLX, in case I want to use it on the daily driver too)

 

[Kerry & Kathy]

Which one are you looking at? (I'm kinda looking at the BL-5000SLX, in case I want to use it on the daily driver too)

That is the one I ordered...with the SUV truck stanchions and the Pinch weld blocks.
I elected to go with the more portable 12V model

I plan to use it on :

The RSX
The Subaru Outback
The Jeep Cherokee
The Crown Vic
The Cobra
And even the Suburban

It is scheduled for delivery next Wednesday.

 

[Richgrsc]

It's probably a great lift system. I watched their video on how to assembly it, and was NOT impressed with the company?? It starts off telling you that there are many videos online showing how to assemble it, but they have mistakes and he is going to show you the correct way to do it. Well when their tech guy doesn't even know how or where to wrap teflon tape on a hydraulic hose, I lost interest and just stopped watching. I'd like to see one in person, and not trust what the company says. I wouldn't trust 16,000# on what I saw in the video, #5000 I would. Funny how one screw up in a presentation can affect your trust in what you're being told.

 

[Ian]

How much are these... curious (my 4 Post - Best Buy Automotive was $1700...) full walk underneather lift, drip pans (3)with a solid metal pan to place a bottle jack upon if needed...pretty slick set up...Cobra on it, then lowered and driven off...BMW goes on it up to ceiling...leaves tons space in garage...love it, and we’ll made for the $$$

 

[Kerry & Kathy]

It's probably a great lift system. I watched their video on how to assembly it, and was NOT impressed with the company?? It starts off telling you that there are many videos online showing how to assemble it, but they have mistakes and he is going to show you the correct way to do it. Well when their tech guy doesn't even know how or where to wrap teflon tape on a hydraulic hose, I lost interest and just stopped watching. I'd like to see one in person, and not trust what the company says. I wouldn't trust 16,000# on what I saw in the video, #5000 I would. Funny how one screw up in a presentation can affect your trust in what you're being told.

Rich, No one in their right mind is crawling under one of these with a 16,000 – 20,000 lb load. Be real.
These were tests to illustrate the 3 - 4X safety factor designed into the structure.

They are rated at a conservative 5,000 lbs. And…I agree with you. I would also feel very safe working under one with a 5,000 lb…or less vehicle.
I intend to.

A couple things to be aware of:

QuickJack has had known issues in the past with their older design lifts with the following:

1. Hydraulic quick connects that leaked.

2. Plastic roller wheels that chipped, broke or were hard to move over concrete irregularities.

3. Poorly written instructions.

4. Users that extended the lift to full height without a load and would then not drop evenly.

5. Jacks that would not fully drop to the floor after a vehicle’s tires contacted the ground.

However, QuickJack is owned by BendPak and they have been very responsive to users’ complaints and have done a good job updating and improving the QuickJacks.
The new QuickJacks have new SLX suffix model numbers to reflect the upgrades. The old models did not.

1. They replaced the leaky hose couplings with a far better more expensive design that has been excellent with no reports of further leaks.

2. The plastic roller wheels have been replaced with a more durable Polyurethane wheel that has solved the breakage. They are still considered too small in diameter by some for moving over rough ground, but on concrete, they have solved many of the earlier roller wheel issues.

3. The poorly written instructions included with the very early original lifts have been upgraded and are far more detailed now.
The worst criticism I have read in the last 6 months is that the boxes often contain two sets of instructions that are different versions…but both are detailed. However, QuickJack has stated that written instructions will often be out of date when the product is being upgraded and improved continuously. For that reason, they recommend using their website for video assembly instructions which are updated regularly and far more informative. They have one of the best websites of any product in recent memory with instructions, assembly hints and a blog. Keep in mind that the presenter on many of their video’s is not a technician, but a sales spokesperson. I am not concerned how he wraps Teflon tape on a hydraulic hose fitting...as long as I know how to do it. And yes…there are old video’s out there with incorrect information because they reference the old QuickJack design. The new videos try to make those corrections where needed. I don’t fault the company for that.

4. & 5. QuickJack redesigned their hydraulic cylinders to include a pneumatic cylinder aired up to 50 psi to correct the lift lowering issues listed. As long as the sir cylinders have air…the lift will drop correctly.

I had considered buying a QuickJack two years ago but the reports of leakage and other issues turned me off. However, I have been impressed with the responsiveness of BendPak and of the changes made. I don’t think the lifts are perfect but recent reviews in the last 6-18 months have been very good. If you find a review older than that…they are reviewing the old style QuickJacks and do not reflect all current updates.
One of the written reviews posted below is 14 months old and mentions the issues with the original wheels and the updated Polyurethane wheel replacements.

Many of the comparison reviews between QuickJacks and other manufacturers of portable jacks continue to rank QuickJacks at the top of the list.
Those owners who point out negatives of the jacks continue to state that they still consider the QuickJacks to be the best portable lift available… and would buy them again.

Some of the reviews I followed to make my buying decisions are the following two in-depth video reviews.
They are done by guys who make their living working on cars and I trust their observations and opinions.

Brian’s review is an excellent detailed review of setup and operation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBAhpykKdj8&t=1185s

Erick’s review is of the older model BL5000 which provides a point of reference as to how the old model operated and gives a good general assembly overview.
His review shows the old style (leaky) hydraulic fittings, plastic roller wheels and the considerable added assembly that was required of the old BL5000 model…particularly the pump unit.
All of these issues have been corrected with the new BL5000SLX.

https://www.ericthecarguy.com/tool-reviews/1170-ranger-bl-5000-lift-assembly-and-review

These are three reviews that are independent and, in some cases…critical… that appear to be objective.

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/tool-review-the-quickjack-is-it-as-good-as-a-real-li-1796401355

https://www.tasteslikepetrol.net/2018/05/tldr-review-ranger-quickjack-bl-5000slx/

https://toolguyreviews.com/quick-jack-review/

 

[Kerry & Kathy]

How much are these... curious (my 4 Post - Best Buy Automotive was $1700...) full walk underneather lift, drip pans (3)with a solid metal pan to place a bottle jack upon if needed...pretty slick set up...Cobra on it, then lowered and driven off...BMW goes on it up to ceiling...leaves tons space in garage...love it, and we’ll made for the $$$

My 5000 lb BL5000SLX was $1265 by itself, delivered... after applying the $100 discount. But I also bought additional optional accessories that added $310. Mine is the 12V power unit which is extremely important for me...since I am working on cars both in Farmington and at our farm. I could have gone 110V but the 12 V option is more versatile when you may be working far from a power source.

If you watch the video review by Brian...you will see that he hangs his on the wall completely out of the way. Many people store them against the wall on their sides or underneath workbenches. The ease of portability to any location is their strength. The ability to take the lift to a location where a car may be broken down is no small benefit. After being stranded 1100 miles from home on the I-90 Tollway, the experience conviced me that I wanted a portable lift.

When I built my 5500 sq ft shop at the farm I poured piers for a two post lift. In time, I will have both the fixed two post and this portable QuickJack. But I have had more need of the portable lift over the past several years. I have used jack stands for too long...and have at least eight sets split between the two locations...but the QuickJack can be used safely on up to a 4 degree sloped incline. I would never attempt that with jack stands.

 

[PaulProe]

Kerry
Do you know the weight of the Suburban? I'd be curious to see how (if) the 5000 can lift it.

Jacks of this design really struggle when they contact the load at very low points in their movement - the angles really multiply the forces

The real test is to try and lift the heavy vehicle with spacer blocks between the frame and the jack so as to get more clearance - the jack will be very low in its rise.


Paul

 

[Kerry & Kathy]

Kerry
Do you know the weight of the Suburban? I'd be curious to see how (if) the 5000 can lift it.

Jacks of this design really struggle when they contact the load at very low points in their movement - the angles really multiply the forces

The real test is to try and lift the heavy vehicle with spacer blocks between the frame and the jack so as to get more clearance - the jack will be very low in its rise.


Paul

Paul, I shared your concern when first looking at the 5K jack because the Suburban is over the rated capacity of 5000 lbs.
The 2000 Suburban 2500 4WD curb weight is 5760.

However, because I use it for hauling, I removed the second and third-row seats a couple years ago which I estimated reduced the weight by 250 lbs... perhaps more.
Also, curb weight includes a full tank of gas. The Suburban has a 38.5-gallon tank. That is 230 lbs of fuel.
If I ensure the tank is near empty when lifting I can trim another 200 lbs.

So...I called QuickJack support and was told that the 5K unit is designed with a 1.5 safety factor. That the 5K rating is 2/3 of its actual designed lift capacity of 7500 lbs.

Also...even with the SUV spacers...which are not as tall as I would like...the jack has to lift approximately 5" to contact the Suburban frame, so it will not be in the lowest position when it begins the lift.

Knowing that...and the fact that I will be using it exclusively on the Suburban for rotating tires and will not be working under the truck...I am comfortable that I can safely...if not legally... lift it approximately 300 lbs beyond its rated capacity.

All other vehicles I will be lifting and will be working under...are well below the rated 5K lift capacity.
The next heaviest vehicle is the Crown Vic at 4,057 Lbs curb weight.

I had to make a less than ideal choice between the 5K and 7K models because the 7,000 lb QuickJack was too long to fit my shortest wheelbase vehicles.
Damned if you do and Damned if you don't.

The 5,000 lb lift was the choice with the least concession being that of exceeding the rated capacity by 300 lbs on the Suburban. But...remaining 2,200 lbs under it's designed lift capacity.

 

[PaulProe]

Kerry
Not concerned about the QuickJack's ability to support the 5700#. Jack capacity is a static rating as is the 1.5 design factor. That is dictated by the Jack Institute and ANSI. It will do it and probably much more, depending on whether they designed to yield or ultimate.

In another life, I designed and tested lifting equipment, including jacks. We tested at full height for capacity to meet the standards. But we also held our breath as it lifted the rated capacity from the lowered position. Our company (Weaver) tested from 0.0" so we put full capacity on the saddle and then lifted to verify design calculations. Other companies used the Institute's allowance of lifting from 5" as a starting point. When you look at the leverages involved in the linkage, it makes a huge difference.

The question is will it have enough guts to actually lift the poundage. Let me know when you can test it

Paul

 

[Kerry & Kathy]

Kerry
Not concerned about the QuickJack's ability to support the 5700#. Jack capacity is a static rating as is the 1.5 design factor. That is dictated by the Jack Institute and ANSI. It will do it and probably much more, depending on whether they designed to yield or ultimate.

In another life, I designed and tested lifting equipment, including jacks. We tested at full height for capacity to meet the standards. But we also held our breath as it lifted the rated capacity from the lowered position. Our company (Weaver) tested from 0.0" so we put full capacity on the saddle and then lifted to verify design calculations. Other companies used the Institute's allowance of lifting from 5" as a starting point. When you look at the leverages involved in the linkage, it makes a huge difference.

The question is will it have enough guts to actually lift the poundage. Let me know when you can test it

Paul

I will be using the jack in about three weeks...but it will be on the Subaru.

I don't expect to rotate the tires on the Suburban for some time as new tires were just mounted recently.
However, the frame height is tall enough that even with the SUV adapters it will need to rise 5" from the zero position before it makes contact with the frame.
One option I do have is that the SUV adapters have multiple parts which can be stacked for a lower height. This would allow for a greater rise before contacting the frame rails.
That would offer some added mechanical advantage that should help to reduce the load when lifting.
See the attached images...

When I do rotate the tires on the Suburban I will take some pictures beforehand to let you review the geometry of the arms before lifting fully.

Thanks for serving as over-watch...!

 

[Tim M]

Currently on sale at CostCo for $899 though 9/22. Looks like the AC version, can't tell the weight.