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      05-01-2017, 06:36 PM   #23
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I've watched several vids and product demos. What type of work can and can't be done to a car with this lift given the height it raises the car above the ground?

Wheel swaps, brakes, detailing, oil change, differential fluid, transmission fluid should be easy enough. Also seems like there is room for exhaust swaps. What about typical bmw suspension components? Any routine or basic maintenance that can't be done with this lift?
You can do all of the above including suspension work. In fact you can basically strip/rebuilt the car down to the bare frame if you like. There are 2 different hight settings, a lower one for tire changes, etc and a higher one for everything else. Plenty of room to work under the car. Once the lift is raised you can disconnect all the hoses and leave the car sitting there for ever. I like the fact that I can raise the car close to my garage wall and have enough room to park the other car next to it.

I even like the fact that I can raise the car to the lower setting and detail all lower panels very easily just sitting on a rolling stool. Very versatile IMO comparing the cost and the fact you can store it out of the way or transported if you have to another location.

BTW - I've replied to your PM.
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You can do all of the above including suspension work. In fact you can basically strip/rebuilt the car down to the bare frame if you like. There are 2 different hight settings, a lower one for tire changes, etc and a higher one for everything else. Plenty of room to work under the car. Once the lift is raised you can disconnect all the hoses and leave the car sitting there for ever. I like the fact that I can raise the car close to my garage wall and have enough room to park the other car next to it.

I even like the fact that I can raise the car to the lower setting and detail all lower panels very easily just sitting on a rolling stool. Very versatile IMO comparing the cost and the fact you can store it out of the way or transported if you have to another location.

BTW - I've replied to your PM.
Good info! Thanks! I'm gonna put one on my xmas list (or just get one, we'll see!).

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      05-04-2017, 11:43 AM   #25
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For the pockets you can purchase adapters: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-JACK-PAD...ghFS5tiil9TPEA
I use the jack pads with my Quick Jack. It's a little bit of a pain in the ass to get it all lined up but there's no risk of the blocks damaging the jack points on the car. I'm gonna try to use some kind of double-sided tape to stick the jack pads in the jack points and then raise the Quick Jack up to meet them next time I lift the car.
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      05-04-2017, 01:51 PM   #26
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Another plus 1 for the Quick Jacks. I store them on floor. Haven't found a better place, and no pain of lifting them up on the wall every time I use them.
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      05-08-2017, 03:36 PM   #27
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Another plus 1 for the Quick Jacks. I store them on floor. Haven't found a better place, and no pain of lifting them up on the wall every time I use them.
are those mattresses/cushions to prevent doors from hitting the wall?
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      05-09-2017, 08:58 AM   #28
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are those mattresses/cushions to prevent doors from hitting the wall?
Outdoor cushion storage. No one usually gets out of the side door of my wife's car. No better place to store them at the moment.
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I also have one and couldn't be more happy with it.
How much do they cost, and where do you get them?
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      05-16-2017, 09:29 PM   #30
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How much do they cost, and where do you get them?
I've bought mine directly from BendPak (bendpak.com)

Paid $1,190 with free shipping to NC for the BL-5000SLX. Call the number on their website and ask for a discount, that's what I did. The unit retails for $1340 but typically they will discount it during holidays.

Received excellent and very responsive service so far and am very happy with it. It already paid for itself with all the money saved from DIY maintenance for 3 cars.
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I called Quikjack and Bendpak directly and they both told me to pound sand

They didn't discount a single dollar

I guess all those years working in Purchasing didn't serve for much!
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Funny theres a thread I was going to make one.....I am also going to get the 5k series. I was wondering if theres more then enough room to do rod bearings on a m3..


Regardless im going to get one for my garage, shipping to hawaii is what im worried about...
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Funny theres a thread I was going to make one.....I am also going to get the 5k series. I was wondering if theres more then enough room to do rod bearings on a m3..

Regardless im going to get one for my garage, shipping to hawaii is what im worried about...
I installed my quickjack and have been using it these last few days. You can totally do rod bearings with it. It's the perfect height.

I'm really impressed with this thing. It is SO solid!
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i'm waiting for it to go on sale again...
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Its sold out right now which model did you get?
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      08-26-2017, 05:44 PM   #36
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It's nice but I would say they are overpriced for what it is. It's not worth the price IMO.

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I saw a commercial last night, two of them and their is a $100 discount code, but its $250 to ship to me making it $1490..

Has all the quality issues been taken care of? I found a thread with some complainers, interesting read none less..

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/fo...e/91630/page5/

Promo code is ....ready
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The current one is revision 2
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I saw a commercial last night, two of them and their is a $100 discount code, but its $250 to ship to me making it $1490..

Has all the quality issues been taken care of? I found a thread with some complainers, interesting read none less..

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/fo...e/91630/page5/

Promo code is ....ready
You just saved me $100! Thank you!
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I saw a commercial last night, two of them and their is a $100 discount code, but its $250 to ship to me making it $1490..

Has all the quality issues been taken care of? I found a thread with some complainers, interesting read none less..

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/fo...e/91630/page5/

Promo code is ....ready
Thanks!
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I just used jack stands in my new garage. First time in 17 years I've had to use jack stands in my garage as I had a lift in my Vegas house.

Quick Jack just moved to the top of my xmas list. Can't wait for black friday.
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I just used jack stands in my new garage. First time in 17 years I've had to use jack stands in my garage as I had a lift in my Vegas house.

Quick Jack just moved to the top of my xmas list. Can't wait for black friday.
You got spoiled with the good life! Now you're slumming it like the rest of us

I'm very happy with the quickjack. It works well, seems super safe and it doesn't need much space
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I just used jack stands in my new garage. First time in 17 years I've had to use jack stands in my garage as I had a lift in my Vegas house.

Quick Jack just moved to the top of my xmas list. Can't wait for black friday.
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I just used jack stands in my new garage. First time in 17 years I've had to use jack stands in my garage as I had a lift in my Vegas house.

Quick Jack just moved to the top of my xmas list. Can't wait for black friday.
First world problems... :P

You got spoiled with the good life! Now you're slumming it like the rest of us

I'm very happy with the quickjack. It works well, seems super safe and it doesn't need much space
Undoubtably worthwhile purchase!
Glad you got one. I?m sure those who utilize it pretty regularly don?t move from floor location much - but if need be how heavy are they to move?
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Undoubtably worthwhile purchase!
Glad you got one. I?m sure those who utilize it pretty regularly don?t move from floor location much - but if need be how heavy are they to move?
it's quite easy to slide them around on the floor as they have little wheels

As far as picking them up, they must be like 30lb each so it's not comfortable but it's certainly doable. I'm considering moving them in the X5 to a friend's house to finish a wrap.

The hoses are really high quality and have leak-proof quick disconnects. I didn't believe it at first but after trying a few times I've accepted that magic exists
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