QuickJack purchase

[cycleguy55]

Costco Canada has both the BL-5000SLX 2273 kg (5000 lb.) and BL-7000SLX 3182 kg (7000 lb.) versions at regular price. Apparently no comparable sale by Costco Canada.

BTW, has anyone used the BL-7000SLX 3182 kg (7000 lb.) version with their Cobra? I'm curious as it's slightly longer, than the BL-5000SLX. It's only an extra $100, but can obviously be used with vehicles too heavy for 5,000 lb. version (e.g. pickup trucks, full size SUVs).

[ront49]

Originally Posted by cycleguy55

Costco Canada has both the BL-5000SLX 2273 kg (5000 lb.) and BL-7000SLX 3182 kg (7000 lb.) versions at regular price. Apparently no comparable sale by Costco Canada.

BTW, has anyone used the BL-7000SLX 3182 kg (7000 lb.) version with their Cobra? I'm curious as it's slightly longer, than the BL-5000SLX. It's only an extra $100, but can obviously be used with vehicles too heavy for 5,000 lb. version (e.g. pickup trucks, full size SUVs).

Yes, I bought the 7K Quick Jack...forget how much it was or even who I bought it from....I'll look it up after this thread. Anyway to answer your question, yes my BDR fits great as does my wife's 460 Lexus. One of the best purchases I've made for the shop.

[lnfletcher]

I have the 3500 model which is plenty for the Cobra, and I use it on my 2011 Mustang GT.
The larger units weigh a lot which is why I went with the smaller unit.
Yes I work under it, but I don't do a lot of heavy work that shoves the car around. More like oil changes and small adjustments. I wouldn't remove a transmission or something similar without putting jack stands under it to back it up.

[dacobb]

Originally Posted by lnfletcher

I have the 3500 model which is plenty for the Cobra, and I use it on my 2011 Mustang GT.
The larger units weigh a lot which is why I went with the smaller unit.
Yes I work under it, but I don't do a lot of heavy work that shoves the car around. More like oil changes and small adjustments. I wouldn't remove a transmission or something similar without putting jack stands under it to back it up.

Right, just put jack stands under it for backup safety.

[ACHiPo]

Originally Posted by dacobb

Right, just put jack stands under it for backup safety.

That's easier said than done, at least with my jack stands. The jack stands have 1" adjustments, which don't correspond to where the QuickJack height is when locked. I think the QuickJack is plenty secure when used properly.

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by lnfletcher

I have the 3500 model which is plenty for the Cobra, and I use it on my 2011 Mustang GT.
The larger units weigh a lot which is why I went with the smaller unit.
Yes I work under it, but I don't do a lot of heavy work that shoves the car around. More like oil changes and small adjustments. I wouldn't remove a transmission or something similar without putting jack stands under it to back it up.

Be careful:

2011 Mustang GT curb weight:

Coupe:

• 3605 lbs - https://www.edmunds.com/ford/mustang...eatures-specs/
• 3620 lbs - https://www.motortrend.com/cars/ford...-premium-test/

Convertible:

• 3754 lbs - https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...rumented-test/

[lnfletcher]

Originally Posted by cycleguy55

Be careful:

2011 Mustang GT curb weight:

Coupe:

• 3605 lbs - https://www.edmunds.com/ford/mustang...eatures-specs/
• 3620 lbs - https://www.motortrend.com/cars/ford...-premium-test/

Convertible:

• 3754 lbs - https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...rumented-test/

Yeah, I figure they built in a little fudge factor. Depends also where you find the weight figures. some are as low as 3500. Been using it on it for a over a year, no issues.
After all, check out this?
https://youtu.be/83Qv3j6MZwg

I find it curious that Moriarty has to "The lifts themselves need to be inset under the car since they are too long to fit between the front and rear wheels." on a 3500 unit. My Cobra is the standard wheelbase and my 3500 fit between the wheels fine. That's one reason I bought the 3500 (8" shorter) instead of the 5000 unit.

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by lnfletcher

Yeah, I figure they built in a little fudge factor. Depends also where you find the weight figures. some are as low as 3500. Been using it on it for a over a year, no issues.
After all, check out this?
https://youtu.be/83Qv3j6MZwg

I find it curious that Moriarty has to "The lifts themselves need to be inset under the car since they are too long to fit between the front and rear wheels." on a 3500 unit. My Cobra is the standard wheelbase and my 3500 fit between the wheels fine. That's one reason I bought the 3500 (8" shorter) instead of the 5000 unit.

I only lift on the main tubes, and they're well inboard of the tires, so WB isn't really an issue. My wife's Infiniti will lift from the body seam, but the WB is 112" so obviously no problem.