QuickJack 5000XL
10-26-2015 | 10:02 PM
#16
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Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 11
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From: Cleveland, OH
I recently purchased a 2010 C4S and I got a Ranger 5000XL last week to go along with it. Like many other enthusiests I don't have the height for a 2 post lift and a 4 post is impractical. I didn't care for the way most of the low rise lifts blocked access to the center of the underside of the vehicle. When I saw the Ranger 5000 I ordered one immediately.
I used the Eric the Car Guy video on YouTube for assembly. Assembly took less than a half hour and was easy and straight forward. Something that Eric the Car Guy does not tell you in the video and I learned this the hard way--DO NOT fully raise the unit without a load on it when it is brand new. I did when I tested mine and one unit was stuck fully raised, it wouldn't go back down until I disassembled it and manually pushed the piston back in. According to BendPack the seals are very tight when new and it should not be fully raised unloaded.
I gotta say that I love this floor jack. I leave under the car in the middle when not in use and just park over it. It's very close to the pan but I clear it by about 1/2"-1". Yesterday my wife and I went on a long drive through Amish country and the wheels were covered with brake dust. I used the Ranger 5000XL to raise the car up, it was so much easier cleaning the wheels.
While this is a portable unit it is not lightweight by any means. It's easy enough to move around I guess especially with the little wheels but it is awfully awkward lifting. They advertise putting the entire unit in the back seat of your car. Not happening with the 5000XL and a Porsche that's for sure. I also thought the picture on the outer box showing the guy carrying one using only one arm was quite funny.
I am really surprised that I haven't seen more of these at the track. Clearly, people who track their cars are the prime market for this and it is very reasonably priced. This is a natural with a trailer and they make a 12 volt version. It's sturdy and solid, and I would recommend this to anyone who works on their car. Next month I have the 40K maintenance on my wife's car and after that I'll be using it on a Boxster engine swap.
I used the Eric the Car Guy video on YouTube for assembly. Assembly took less than a half hour and was easy and straight forward. Something that Eric the Car Guy does not tell you in the video and I learned this the hard way--DO NOT fully raise the unit without a load on it when it is brand new. I did when I tested mine and one unit was stuck fully raised, it wouldn't go back down until I disassembled it and manually pushed the piston back in. According to BendPack the seals are very tight when new and it should not be fully raised unloaded.
I gotta say that I love this floor jack. I leave under the car in the middle when not in use and just park over it. It's very close to the pan but I clear it by about 1/2"-1". Yesterday my wife and I went on a long drive through Amish country and the wheels were covered with brake dust. I used the Ranger 5000XL to raise the car up, it was so much easier cleaning the wheels.
While this is a portable unit it is not lightweight by any means. It's easy enough to move around I guess especially with the little wheels but it is awfully awkward lifting. They advertise putting the entire unit in the back seat of your car. Not happening with the 5000XL and a Porsche that's for sure. I also thought the picture on the outer box showing the guy carrying one using only one arm was quite funny.
I am really surprised that I haven't seen more of these at the track. Clearly, people who track their cars are the prime market for this and it is very reasonably priced. This is a natural with a trailer and they make a 12 volt version. It's sturdy and solid, and I would recommend this to anyone who works on their car. Next month I have the 40K maintenance on my wife's car and after that I'll be using it on a Boxster engine swap.
10-29-2015 | 10:14 PM
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 94
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From: Orange County, CA
Bought one of these few months ago. Works great for the 997 turbo. Great for swapping wheels, brake service, oil changes, etc. As der Geist mentioned, even with a lowered car like mine, I had enough clearance to store it under the car when not in use. I recommend getting four hockey pucks for the jacking points to avoid contact of the body moldings with the metal frame of the jack. The rubber spacers that comes with the jack collapses under the weight of the car.
The only drawback for me is that the Quickjack is too long for a 993 (which has jacking points very close to the tires/edge of fender, which prevents the Quickjack from lifting without touching/pushing on the tires.
I am on the fence whether to keep the Quickjack in favor of a two-post or four-post lift that will accommodate both cars. It works great on the 997. So, If anyone interested, send me a PM.
The only drawback for me is that the Quickjack is too long for a 993 (which has jacking points very close to the tires/edge of fender, which prevents the Quickjack from lifting without touching/pushing on the tires.
I am on the fence whether to keep the Quickjack in favor of a two-post or four-post lift that will accommodate both cars. It works great on the 997. So, If anyone interested, send me a PM.
