QuickJack BL-5000SLX review, used to lift lowered Corvette

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  • Опубліковано 25 гру 2024

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  • @williamhanlon8159
    @williamhanlon8159 Рік тому +3

    I have 5 cars two C7s, an XK8, a G37X and a Lexus RX350. It works great on all of them. Three years now and zero problems. I'm 75 and have no problem with clearance and maneuverability ( 6' 185Lbs ) Wish there something like this 40 years ago.

  • @rubensandovallerma8708
    @rubensandovallerma8708 2 роки тому +3

    JR, thanks so much for the video! Just purchased a 96 corvette, and I can see that I need to get a set from HD to make it easy. Jack stands
    are a pain. Thanks again for the education on how to use them.

  • @frankw7266
    @frankw7266 2 роки тому +1

    Just received my 5000TL couple weeks ago for my C6... QJ had a $250 off Father's Day sale. Did a full service on her over the holiday weekend, and these things are a God-send.

    • @jrvettes8138
      @jrvettes8138  2 роки тому

      Couldn’t agree more, did you change your diff fluid?

    • @frankw7266
      @frankw7266 2 роки тому

      @@jrvettes8138
      Changed every fluid... diff, tranny, oil, power steering, clutch, and brake hoses & fluid flush. From the chocolate milkshake appearance, I'm guessing that was the first time the tranny & diff had ever been touched. Now it's time for some coil-overs... 😎

    • @jrvettes8138
      @jrvettes8138  2 роки тому

      @@frankw7266 what gear oil did you use, I have amsoil severe gear 75/90, just need to get some friction additive

    • @frankw7266
      @frankw7266 2 роки тому +1

      @@jrvettes8138
      I used the Royal Purple with the additive already in it. Mobil1 has some with additive, and is a little cheaper, but wasn't available at the time.

  • @hwyfools
    @hwyfools 2 роки тому +2

    Nice Vettes and jack system. Being on the second half, I got no shot getting up and down off the ground. Happy the dealer is 2 miles away.

    • @hasonlavajunk9774
      @hasonlavajunk9774 2 роки тому

      Chevy dealership is worst place to service a corvette. Nothing but bad experiences.

  • @seahawkgreenblue6085
    @seahawkgreenblue6085 2 місяці тому +1

    The frame looks so lightweight I can't trust it if I'm going underneath and it breaks. Someone was selling this for $750 looks like I'll pass. Also add a 2x4 on all four wheels and drive up on it to make it easier for you to slide the quickjack in.

  • @dfboiler
    @dfboiler 3 місяці тому +1

    liquid thread sealer takes 24hrs to set up so it will leak if you try to use it same day you set it up.

  • @skazi2934
    @skazi2934 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the review. 💯
    I would skip running the cylinder hoses in & out the rear and just have them outside the rear wheel and around to the rear.

  • @joem5447
    @joem5447 6 місяців тому +1

    That thread sealant takes 24 hours to cure and set. That why it leaked fyi.

  • @MrClean-tz3qz
    @MrClean-tz3qz 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful cars bud!

  • @Maximus091768
    @Maximus091768 3 місяці тому

    SMOKKIN vid. Love the cars. I missed which tires hook better. I have a C6 Z06. Do you think it’s cool to jack it up like this all winter and leave the tires hangin?

    • @jrvettes8138
      @jrvettes8138  3 місяці тому

      The nittos hook better when new, the Michelins hook better after some mileage. I want to say I read somewhere that it’s not good to have the wheels off the ground while storing the car, I don’t know that to be completely factual.
      When I lived abroad for a year I put the car in storage on floor jacks to save the tires. There were no issues when I got back.

  • @BERTRAND85O
    @BERTRAND85O 5 місяців тому

    I think I’m going to order these for my widebody c6

  • @donls1sscme
    @donls1sscme 2 роки тому

    Costco has the 5000 TL on sake right now until December 26th drop shipped for 1299 ... I thinking about buying one

  • @ES-REDROT
    @ES-REDROT Рік тому

    Aren’t these 31 inches? How did they fit?

  • @Gym-bars-cars
    @Gym-bars-cars 6 місяців тому

    You said your floor is tiled ? Tiled with what I want something similar in mine

    • @jrvettes8138
      @jrvettes8138  5 місяців тому +1

      I got my tiles from www.garageflooringinc.com

  • @amabeldetwiler7455
    @amabeldetwiler7455 2 роки тому +2

    Nice video!

  • @anthonyhicks8589
    @anthonyhicks8589 2 роки тому

    Damn good review
    Must have equipment

  • @caballete0075
    @caballete0075 2 роки тому

    Thanks for your video. Beautiful cars. Have you tried the jack on your tiles? I’m thinking on buying the 5000TL for my C7. Thank you.

    • @jrvettes8138
      @jrvettes8138  2 роки тому

      I haven’t but I did see a video of a guy using a set of QJs on a floor like mine and one of the lift sides sprung out somehow and the car almost crushed him. I’m not sure how that happen but want to try to recreate it either.

    • @caballete0075
      @caballete0075 2 роки тому

      @@jrvettes8138 I couldn’t find that video. Can you tell me about your floor tiles, right now I’m fixing my garage. Thanks

    • @jrvettes8138
      @jrvettes8138  2 роки тому

      @@caballete0075 it was just a random video I came across; my tiles are from garageflooringinc.com
      If you order a free sample from them they will send you a coupon code with it for 20% off your order.

    • @caballete0075
      @caballete0075 2 роки тому

      @@jrvettes8138 20% is excellent. Which tile you have? Are you happy with your purchase? Thank you.

    • @jrvettes8138
      @jrvettes8138  2 роки тому

      @@caballete0075 nitro tiles, mine are the vented option @$2.65 per sqft right now on the website

  • @howiemook7701
    @howiemook7701 Рік тому

    I have a set I haven’t used yet , but it seems like it was a hassle for you to line it up 🤔

    • @jrvettes8138
      @jrvettes8138  Рік тому +1

      For sure it is, there are very specific spots on the car that it has to be lifted from and if the pucks touch the Carbon fiber, it will crack it. Any other car would likely be easier. As far as using floor jacks, it make the process 4x as long as is absolutely more of a hassle!

  • @ngtarz
    @ngtarz 2 роки тому +3

    the liquid sealant NEEDS 24 hours to DRY!!

  • @DanPattonFotoZ
    @DanPattonFotoZ Рік тому

    My 5000TL is on the way to lift my 2000 and 77 Vettes. Just wondering what thread sealer you used, teflon tape or something else?

    • @jrvettes8138
      @jrvettes8138  Рік тому +1

      Teflon tape is what I ended up using; someone said in a previous comment that the provided thread sealer needs to dry for 24 hours prior to use.

    • @DanPattonFotoZ
      @DanPattonFotoZ Рік тому +1

      @@jrvettes8138 Thank You! It's hard to beat Teflon tape.

  • @eamador11
    @eamador11 Рік тому

    They say your not supposed to lift a car when quikjack is flat. you need to prelift the car so the quikjacks are starting from a dpartl deployed position

    • @jrvettes8138
      @jrvettes8138  Рік тому +2

      Where have you seen this; I’ve never heard it. The lift has never had any issues in the last two years, granted that’s maybe 12 times…..

  • @markyormark7747
    @markyormark7747 2 роки тому

    Have you figured out yet if it goes high enough to pull the engine with front axle assembly/torque tube/ trans axle assembly from beneath the C6?

    • @jrvettes8138
      @jrvettes8138  2 роки тому

      I’m going to say no, if you want something that can do that, buy a maxjax two post.

  • @xXcashXx3
    @xXcashXx3 2 роки тому

    I love my quick jacks but the only thing i hate about them is the assemble and disassemble especially when i get done fixing the car and i want to rest

    • @jrvettes8138
      @jrvettes8138  2 роки тому

      They are ridiculously heavy but I still think it’s easier that floor jacks.
      Thanks for watching!

  • @number36420
    @number36420 2 роки тому

    What brand side skirts and front lip?

    • @jrvettes8138
      @jrvettes8138  2 роки тому

      The side skirts are from Carbon Fiber Kits and Performance, which I think is out of business now, and the splitter is from EOS. Surprisingly the EOS quality is actually better than then the CF kits and performance carbon fiber in my opinion and less expensive.

  • @richardbarber8147
    @richardbarber8147 2 роки тому

    Quick jack should hire you haha

  • @grandpajoe3754
    @grandpajoe3754 2 роки тому

    You sure that's lowered? I got eos splitters on my z and I'm at 3.25" from ground to splitter

  • @LittleYellowRice
    @LittleYellowRice Рік тому +1

    2 Corvette 😎 !!!!

    • @jrvettes8138
      @jrvettes8138  Рік тому

      Hope to add a 3rd one day, then a 4th!

    • @keepamerica2astrong280
      @keepamerica2astrong280 6 місяців тому

      @@jrvettes8138 Hey from the South Carolina Coast ( Horry County ). Just got my 4th Corvette, a 95 convertible with only 33k miles. Also have a 96 coupe Z51, 52k miles. Original owner 2007 Z51 3LT Atomic Orange Metallic only 10k original miles and my pride and joy a 64 coupe, L76 motor 327 / 365hp, close ratio Muncie 4 speed, 40,100 miles, all original, all documented. You have some nice cars also ! Go to all the local car shows. I love me some Vettes ! Add as many as you can ! Thanks for the review...

  • @lemonshaw7796
    @lemonshaw7796 5 місяців тому

    How wide are the quick jacks when they are all the way flat? I know you said your car has around 4 inches of clearance.

    • @jrvettes8138
      @jrvettes8138  5 місяців тому

      They are about 10” wide and ~3” tall when laying flat.

  • @timyarbrough6356
    @timyarbrough6356 Рік тому

    I am in no way a hater or smart ass. I love innovation,,,I really do. I love new ideas. Ive thought about this with my Corvette myself. With all due respect,,,,there is no way in hell I would get under that car to do anything. There has got to be something more user friendly because it seems relatively work intensive to me for the end result. This is what makes the world go around,,,,everyone has their own ideas and what they prefer. I wish you well because YOU LIKE IT. Please, please, please be careful. Just an idea,,,,,once you get the car in the raised position put some of the stationary jack stands at all four points, just in case of malfuction. There are several things that could go wrong,,,hydraulic cylinder goes bad with immediate loss of pressure. Hose malfunction. The actual car shifts while in raised position. YOU NEED A PLAN B for safety. I dont see one here. Happy motoring. Good luck. I want to see you die of old age not because a 3000 lb corvette is laying across your chest. Tim Yarbrough. Very nice looking cars by the way. Nice instructional video.

    • @jrvettes8138
      @jrvettes8138  Рік тому +1

      They have a safety bar that locks them in, it’s actually not the hydraulic pressure that holds the car up at all. My kids like to get under the car with me and when they do I always put a foot jacks under the car when they are there. Over all I completely trust these things for myself but want to be extra-extra for my kids.

  • @anonymous..-
    @anonymous..- Рік тому

    My Quickjack motor failed in less than a year. Tech support clowned around for 3 months, I returned it. I'll never buy a Bendpak product again due to their post sales behavior.

    • @jrvettes8138
      @jrvettes8138  Рік тому

      That sucks and I’m sorry to hear, I can say I’ve had mine for four years and no issues. Maybe give them a second chance?

  • @AS-dl6ku
    @AS-dl6ku 2 роки тому

    Subbed up