BL-5000SLX Quick Jack - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

hesster · 02-27-2016, 09:31 AM

Assembled my Ranger Quick Jack yesterday in prep for installing extensive suspension mods. Model BL-5000SLX. This thing works great!

Silver14 · 02-27-2016, 09:35 AM

Looks awesome, I've been considering one. Please let us know what you think of it after you use it for a while.

driser · 02-28-2016, 07:38 AM

Mine is being delivered Tuesday, and can't wait to use it.

Any problem finding a good lift point on the car?

hesster · 02-28-2016, 10:11 AM

I was real careful where to lift it. Note the position of the jack in relation to the car's underbody. Use the "Tall" Blocks. 1st pic is the front, 2nd is the rear (if you look carefully you can see the rubber block). Position the jacks just inside the rocker. Kinda hard to see the rubber blocks in these photos since they are on top of the jack in the pockets. I suggest you take your time assembling, and don't cut any corners. Heed the warning on not stopping the rise once engaged to the body and ready to lift, as none of these lifts are designed to hold the load until you get it at least 1/2 way up. So raise it until you get the blocks to just seat, check they are positioned correctly, and then raise it up 1/2 or full until the lock bar engages.

blakjak55 · 02-28-2016, 02:28 PM

Nice but good lord expensive.

driser · 02-29-2016, 08:08 AM

Thanks for the info and pictures. I'll be trying it out this weekend.

sswt00ss · 02-13-2017, 08:19 AM

Bump from the dead...can you provide anymore follow up feedback?

I'm looking into the 5000 Series for both my 2000 & 2012 SS's. You mentioned using the Tall rubber blocks, which would be the 3" high ones as seen on their site.

I'm tired of having to use one floor jack to raise the 2000 high enough to then use a second to raise the car to place on floor ramps/ jack stands (car sits to low to drive up ramps without catching the front bumper causing damage). I'm under both a lot for oil changes, tires changes, exhaust work, suspension, etc. These look to be a very simple remedy.

Also, are there any safety locks, in the event of a hydraulic cylinder failure to keep things from getting ugly?

I guess I'm looking for additional thoughts before moving forward with a possible purchase. Thanks for your time. Cheers!

BRZN · 02-15-2017, 02:11 PM

Yes, they have safety locks in two different height positions. For simple things like oil changes I'll just use a set of Race Ramps. They sell extensions for lowered cars and they work well. Exhaust work I use jack stands. The Ranger takes up all the space on the sides of the vehicle between the front and rear wheels making side access impossible. Suspension work, brake jobs and tire changes the Ranger is the way to go.
The Ranger Jack is nice, but takes a bit of time to position it correctly under the car to lift it.

DBHWT · 02-20-2017, 06:35 PM

So it goes under the floor area and none of the pinch welds are used, correct ? Thnks for any info

Olddudesrule · 02-26-2017, 10:41 AM

Just got the 7000 for my birthday, and it made the coil over install a breeze. After lowering the car, I could still get each side under the car without issue. I got the 7000 because I also want to use it for my Avalanche too. Great piece of gear if you don't have room for a two or four post lift.

BRZN · 03-05-2017, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DBHWT

So it goes under the floor area and none of the pinch welds are used, correct ? Thnks for any info

The two pieces of the lift, one on the left side of the car, and one on the right, need to be parallel to each other. On the Camaro the best place I can get the lifts are on the pinch welds, I most certainly wouldn't lift the car by using the floor as a lifting point. There are urethane blocks provided so it's being lifted with a forgiving material and hasn't caused any damage.

Lifting my GTO from the pinch welds:

Letting her back down:

NipTuckTaxi · 06-25-2017, 11:19 AM

Use mine all the time. Pinch welds lift fine. Driveshaft axles and rear diff swap yesterday with quick jack. Angled the blocks to pick up just the front or rear of my f150 for small jobs. Oil changes and brakes on wife's Pontiac G8. Thing just paid for itself!

Ryanbabz71 · 06-25-2017, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Olddudesrule

Just got the 7000 for my birthday, and it made the coil over install a breeze. After lowering the car, I could still get each side under the car without issue. I got the 7000 because I also want to use it for my Avalanche too. Great piece of gear if you don't have room for a two or four post lift.

How does the 7000 work with your avalanche. I was thinking of going 7000 due to my truck (silverado) and car

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Silver14 · 02-15-2018, 10:22 AM

I know it's bumping an old thread, but this helped me make a decision to order the 7000slx. Free Jackpack included through Februrary. We have the Camaro, a Tahoe, and an Acadia so the 7000 should work on all of them.

If you order one ask for Jasmine at ext 162, she was very helpful and able to answer all of my questions.

02-27-2016, 09:31 AM	#1
hesster Drives: '10 C5 SS, '77 Bandit T/A Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 631 View My Garage	BL-5000SLX Quick Jack Assembled my Ranger Quick Jack yesterday in prep for installing extensive suspension mods. Model BL-5000SLX. This thing works great!

02-28-2016, 07:38 AM	#3
driser Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Monroe, Georgia Posts: 717	quick jack Mine is being delivered Tuesday, and can't wait to use it. Any problem finding a good lift point on the car?

02-28-2016, 02:28 PM	#5
blakjak55 drinks virgil's Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 448	Nice but good lord expensive. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 - CAI Intake - Borla Stinger - VTC - 3.91's Eibach Sways - LG ZR28's - BMR Springs - 285/35 Squared

02-29-2016, 08:08 AM	#6
driser Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Monroe, Georgia Posts: 717	Quick Jack Thanks for the info and pictures. I'll be trying it out this weekend.

02-15-2017, 02:11 PM	#8
BRZN Drives: 2012 1LT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Denver, PA Posts: 450	Yes, they have safety locks in two different height positions. For simple things like oil changes I'll just use a set of Race Ramps. They sell extensions for lowered cars and they work well. Exhaust work I use jack stands. The Ranger takes up all the space on the sides of the vehicle between the front and rear wheels making side access impossible. Suspension work, brake jobs and tire changes the Ranger is the way to go. The Ranger Jack is nice, but takes a bit of time to position it correctly under the car to lift it. __________________

02-27-2016, 09:35 AM	#2
Silver14 Drives: 2014 SIM 2SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 925	Looks awesome, I've been considering one. Please let us know what you think of it after you use it for a while.

02-28-2016, 10:11 AM	#4
hesster Drives: '10 C5 SS, '77 Bandit T/A Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 631 View My Garage	I was real careful where to lift it. Note the position of the jack in relation to the car's underbody. Use the "Tall" Blocks. 1st pic is the front, 2nd is the rear (if you look carefully you can see the rubber block). Position the jacks just inside the rocker. Kinda hard to see the rubber blocks in these photos since they are on top of the jack in the pockets. I suggest you take your time assembling, and don't cut any corners. Heed the warning on not stopping the rise once engaged to the body and ready to lift, as none of these lifts are designed to hold the load until you get it at least 1/2 way up. So raise it until you get the blocks to just seat, check they are positioned correctly, and then raise it up 1/2 or full until the lock bar engages.

02-13-2017, 08:19 AM	#7
sswt00ss Visualize°Design°Create Drives: '18 CTS-V & '13 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: DFW Posts: 44	Bump from the dead...can you provide anymore follow up feedback? I'm looking into the 5000 Series for both my 2000 & 2012 SS's. You mentioned using the Tall rubber blocks, which would be the 3" high ones as seen on their site. I'm tired of having to use one floor jack to raise the 2000 high enough to then use a second to raise the car to place on floor ramps/ jack stands (car sits to low to drive up ramps without catching the front bumper causing damage). I'm under both a lot for oil changes, tires changes, exhaust work, suspension, etc. These look to be a very simple remedy. Also, are there any safety locks, in the event of a hydraulic cylinder failure to keep things from getting ugly? I guess I'm looking for additional thoughts before moving forward with a possible purchase. Thanks for your time. Cheers!

02-20-2017, 06:35 PM	#9
DBHWT Drives: 2013 SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cincinnati / N KY area Posts: 559	So it goes under the floor area and none of the pinch welds are used, correct ? Thnks for any info

02-26-2017, 10:41 AM	#10
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,766	Just got the 7000 for my birthday, and it made the coil over install a breeze. After lowering the car, I could still get each side under the car without issue. I got the 7000 because I also want to use it for my Avalanche too. Great piece of gear if you don't have room for a two or four post lift. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

06-25-2017, 11:19 AM	#12
NipTuckTaxi Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Columbia, MS Posts: 147	Use mine all the time. Pinch welds lift fine. Driveshaft axles and rear diff swap yesterday with quick jack. Angled the blocks to pick up just the front or rear of my f150 for small jobs. Oil changes and brakes on wife's Pontiac G8. Thing just paid for itself! __________________ 2010 SS: ERL 416; AGP TT; Century Super 6L80; Strange S60. Supporting mods in between. 650rwhp\ 700 rwtq.

02-15-2018, 10:22 AM	#14
Silver14 Drives: 2014 SIM 2SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 925	I know it's bumping an old thread, but this helped me make a decision to order the 7000slx. Free Jackpack included through Februrary. We have the Camaro, a Tahoe, and an Acadia so the 7000 should work on all of them. If you order one ask for Jasmine at ext 162, she was very helpful and able to answer all of my questions.