[spta97]

Originally Posted by GP0256

I have the 7000lb standard length unit and it's low enough to get under a M4 and Corvette and with the truck adapters it's high enough to lift my neighbors Ram 1500. I would highly recommend them and as long as you set it down on the locks, it's safe as can be

From what I have read the 7k model is the sweet spot if you have cars and trucks/SUVs. But then you also need adapters which aren't cheap.

I had debated getting this for sometime and figured I could just store it under my X3M when parked in the garage (limited *******.

But I'm really struggling to see how this will save me much time vs. getting it up on jack stands. By the time I pull it out, line it up, hook up the compressor I feel like I would already have it in the air with my jack/stands.
Does it really save much time?

My dream is to one day have a garage large enough with an actual lift. I'll probably be too old to have energy to work on the cars though....

[GP0256]

Originally Posted by spta97

From what I have read the 7k model is the sweet spot if you have cars and trucks/SUVs. But then you also need adapters which aren't cheap.

I had debated getting this for sometime and figured I could just store it under my X3M when parked in the garage (limited *******.

But I'm really struggling to see how this will save me much time vs. getting it up on jack stands. By the time I pull it out, line it up, hook up the compressor I feel like I would already have it in the air with my jack/stands.
Does it really save much time?

My dream is to one day have a garage large enough with an actual lift. I'll probably be too old to have energy to work on the cars though....

Yeah Time savings aren't much unless you leave it hooked up and pushed out of the way. I will tell you from a safety perspective vs jackstands, it is absolutely way safer when properly lowered on the stopping points. I don't have the extenders and have not had any issues lifting any trucks or cars, you just have to center it appropriately. I do miss my 10k Mohawk 2 post lift but it's not an option in this garage so the Quick Jacks will have to do. BTW starting today they are on sale at Costco again which is where I got mine.

[Soylent]

Originally Posted by mistawall

i was considering welding some extensions that were 69" (heh) sideways could work but not for removing exhaust and shit. honestly i did i exhaust off job i just used 2 jacks and jacked up the back moved up front when i needed to do the front.

I did this. I use the Bl-5000XLT for my G82 and plan to use the same setup for my X3M. I purchased two 75" lengths of 1x3 steel square tubing that extends out to the pads. They aren't light but don't flex at all under the weight of the car. Will probably weld bar under the ends to lock into the wells of the QJ.

[spta97]

Originally Posted by GP0256

Yeah Time savings aren't much unless you leave it hooked up and pushed out of the way. I will tell you from a safety perspective vs jackstands, it is absolutely way safer when properly lowered on the stopping points. I don't have the extenders and have not had any issues lifting any trucks or cars, you just have to center it appropriately. I do miss my 10k Mohawk 2 post lift but it's not an option in this garage so the Quick Jacks will have to do. BTW starting today they are on sale at Costco again which is where I got mine.

Thanks. I've never felt unsafe with my jack stands but I can see how this would be more stable. I think all of my work has been tire changes though - for future oil changes I may just use ramps.

My garage is too small to work on my cars so I have to put them in the driveway. Lugging the QJ seemed to just add to the work for me.

Home Depot also runs sales on these for non-Costco members.

[mistawall]

Originally Posted by Soylent

I did this. I use the Bl-5000XLT for my G82 and plan to use the same setup for my X3M. I purchased two 75" lengths of 1x3 steel square tubing that extends out to the pads. They aren't light but don't flex at all under the weight of the car. Will probably weld bar under the ends to lock into the wells of the QJ.

i am ENVIOUS. you got the best of both worlds! can you send me a pic of your set up? any worries about the x3m since its about 4800 lbs? i think? part of me wants to add an extra safety measure if im under there.

[P3NS]

I made custom extensions for my quickJack. Using 4x4 pressure treated posts. Sold the car so I don’t need them. They work and fit perfect. If anyone is interested, come to grab them for free from Staten Island NY 10306.

[ronthmas]

Originally Posted by P3NS

I made custom extensions for my quickJack. Using 4x4 pressure treated posts. Sold the car so I don’t need them. They work and fit perfect. If anyone is interested, come to grab them for free from Staten Island NY 10306.

@p3ns did you take any pics of the extensions you made? Have an X3MC, an E46, and an F31…was researching which quick Jack would be best, and came across this post.

[ronthmas]

aw305 what model quickjack are you using? I have an E46 as well.

[jazredgt]

I was quoted $140 locally for 2 - 4" x 2" x 72" 1/8" thickness steel rectangle tube. That should be able to handle the X3M and the wifes 40i.

[jazredgt]

lawnmower351 has a cheaper and arguably better solution.

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=29878259