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brt3 · 06-30-2014, 11:59 PM

WEBSITE IS HERE and VIDEO IS HERE

Just wondering if anyone's had a chance to give this a try? Looks like an interesting product...

Pluto · 07-01-2014, 12:44 AM

i want to say the bl5000 costs 1295.00. The lift spans are 50.5 inches and Im assuming it would fit the camaro as its advertised that way. Seems like an alright product, but favors the track. Might be worth a shot since race ramps cost twice as much and dont even get the car off of the ground.

Muscle Car Memories · 07-01-2014, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Pluto

i want to say the bl5000 costs 1295.00. The lift spans are 50.5 inches and Im assuming it would fit the camaro as its advertised that way. Seems like an alright product, but favors the track. Might be worth a shot since race ramps cost twice as much and dont even get the car off of the ground.

I dont know what Race Ramps your looking at but they only cost $300 not $1295

McRat · 07-01-2014, 07:56 AM

This is pretty cool:

http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/.../al-msc-6k.htm

Portable, fits under a 9' ceiling, lifts 6000lb, and goes high enough to walk under.

Downsides?
Driveshaft and exhaust work might be a hassle.
Trans jack ain't rolling there.
Poor instructions.

Pluto · 07-01-2014, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Car Memories

I dont know what Race Ramps your looking at but they only cost $300 not $1295

We're talking about getting the car off of the ground here. Here's your link http://www.raceramps.com/portable-pi...amp-racer.aspx

Skylane765 · 07-01-2014, 10:03 AM

Yes, it works good using our jack pads.

sehovarter · 11-18-2014, 02:43 PM

so I ahve been looking at this as well, as Race Ramps are nice if your just doing oil changes - but those can be had for $200 as noted above, the link provided for full drive up is nice, - but to do what - drop your tranny? swap out your exhaust? i need something that will allow easy oil changes AND easy tire rotation - the quickjack seems like a good solution. here is an independent review on the BL3500 - the BL5000 is the next version for heavier cars - like our Camaros!! (ouch - but true!!) I am 80% ready to skip the race ramps ($230) and get this setup. sure - getting under without jackstands probably not recommended - but this makes getting stands under the car pretty easy - one push of the button, not jacking 4 corners one at a time!!

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...7318&showall=1

Spartan01 · 11-18-2014, 02:47 PM

Also, you could just get regular race ramps from any auto parts store then add a few 2x8's from Home depot, way less than $1295!

DARK AGE 53 · 11-18-2014, 03:22 PM

Doesn't look like it has any safety stops as it's going up, this might be a better choice http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/At...e-Midrise-Lift .

d.hammer · 11-18-2014, 04:16 PM

5 1/4 in. all the way down? I don't think it would fit under my car and it's not lowered.

GearHeadPeter · 11-19-2014, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sehovarter

so I ahve been looking at this as well, as Race Ramps are nice if your just doing oil changes - but those can be had for $200 as noted above, the link provided for full drive up is nice, - but to do what - drop your tranny? swap out your exhaust? i need something that will allow easy oil changes AND easy tire rotation - the quickjack seems like a good solution. here is an independent review on the BL3500 - the BL5000 is the next version for heavier cars - like our Camaros!! (ouch - but true!!) I am 80% ready to skip the race ramps ($230) and get this setup. sure - getting under without jackstands probably not recommended - but this makes getting stands under the car pretty easy - one push of the button, not jacking 4 corners one at a time!!

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...7318&showall=1

I have the BL5000 and love it. It fits fine under the car when lowered even with the higher lift blocks installed. It lifts the car to the first stop in about a minute or less. I wanted to make sure everything was OK on the underside so I took longer.

Depending on how you have the lifts positioned the car will either move 4" forward or backwards when at the 1st stop. For the 2nd stop the car moves 8" so be prepared to know if you will have the clearance before starting.

Yes, Race Ramps work great, but if you are doing a brake job then you need the wheels off the ground, and the BL5000 does the job.

Dyk-NO · 11-19-2014, 08:56 PM

I've been looking for a lowered jack for my car because traditional even the "low profile" jacks won't fit under my car. This thing is pretty sweet definitely would be on my next purchase

DARK AGE 53 · 11-19-2014, 10:14 PM

Unless I'm missing something I don't see any safety locks as it's going up, I would think if one or both cylinders fails as it's going up you could be facing a big disaster. JMO

patternpilot · 11-20-2014, 12:52 AM

Here is what I use. Very strong and the car does not move around. Uses a transmission and screw drive to lift. Electric drill is used for power. Made in USA.
I don't have the height in my garage to use one of the side lifts.

http://ezcarlift.com/ezcarlift_features.html

06-30-2014, 11:59 PM	#1
brt3 Runs with scissors... Drives: '14 Z/28s SIM/SW Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,439	Ranger Quick-Jack: anyone tried this? *WEBSITE IS HERE* and *VIDEO IS HERE* Just wondering if anyone's had a chance to give this a try? Looks like an interesting product... __________________

07-01-2014, 12:44 AM	#2
Pluto Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,191 View My Garage	i want to say the bl5000 costs 1295.00. The lift spans are 50.5 inches and Im assuming it would fit the camaro as its advertised that way. Seems like an alright product, but favors the track. Might be worth a shot since race ramps cost twice as much and dont even get the car off of the ground. __________________ 2013 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Small, but effective mod list: Roto-Fab Intake, TSP 2" Long tubes, TSP catless mids, MSD spark plug wires, stock catback, Elite Catch Can, APEX washer relocation and scoop, VMAX throttle body, Diablo InTune-Tuned by Matt@FSP, and a JacFab license plate bracket.

07-01-2014, 07:56 AM	#4
McRat Drives: 2010 ZR1 "Satan" Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 1,183	This is pretty cool: http://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com/.../al-msc-6k.htm Portable, fits under a 9' ceiling, lifts 6000lb, and goes high enough to walk under. Downsides? Driveshaft and exhaust work might be a hassle. Trans jack ain't rolling there. Poor instructions. __________________ 2002 Z06 "Blue Meanie" 11.36 ET 2003 Z06 in progress 2009 CTS-V "Spooky" 12.36 ET, bone stock at 1600 mi. Rainy day in Sacramento. Sadness. 2010 ZR1 "Satan" no times yet. 2013 Volt SCCA Solo2 #771 HS3. And a bunch of Duramaxes.

11-18-2014, 02:43 PM	#7
sehovarter HomezSS Drives: 2014 SS/RS Camaro, 2011 Silverado Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 96	so I ahve been looking at this as well, as Race Ramps are nice if your just doing oil changes - but those can be had for $200 as noted above, the link provided for full drive up is nice, - but to do what - drop your tranny? swap out your exhaust? i need something that will allow easy oil changes AND easy tire rotation - the quickjack seems like a good solution. here is an independent review on the BL3500 - the BL5000 is the next version for heavier cars - like our Camaros!! (ouch - but true!!) I am 80% ready to skip the race ramps ($230) and get this setup. sure - getting under without jackstands probably not recommended - but this makes getting stands under the car pretty easy - one push of the button, not jacking 4 corners one at a time!! http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...7318&showall=1 __________________ HOMEZSS 2014 SS/RS, FR Style 41's, 20x10x4, Borla CatBack with Touring Mufflers w/Magnaflow Glasspacks, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Diablo 91 Octane Tune, Firm Shift, AFM off, BMR cradle inserts, trailing arms and toe links, 1LE/ZL1 Rear Sway Bar, Jannetty Custom Tune for mods noted above (noticable change to how the car drives!!), JL Audio XD700/5 amp and 10 inch Sub, Focal PS 165K's, special wiring kit and amp board, and lots of dynamat (Amazon version) - Sounds GREAT, Runs Even Better!

11-18-2014, 02:47 PM	#8
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	Also, you could just get regular race ramps from any auto parts store then add a few 2x8's from Home depot, way less than $1295! __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

07-01-2014, 10:03 AM	#6
Skylane765 Drives: ZL1-1LE, Z/28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,262 View My Garage	Yes, it works good using our jack pads.

11-18-2014, 03:22 PM	#9
DARK AGE 53 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mi./Al. Posts: 829	Doesn't look like it has any safety stops as it's going up, this might be a better choice http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/At...e-Midrise-Lift . __________________ POW/MIA - YOU ARE LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

11-18-2014, 04:16 PM	#10
d.hammer Drives: black on black 2ss rs m6 convert. Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NW washington state Posts: 7	5 1/4 in. all the way down? I don't think it would fit under my car and it's not lowered.

11-19-2014, 08:56 PM	#12
Dyk-NO Trust me I'm a Scientist. Drives: My wifey ;P Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,118 View My Garage	I've been looking for a lowered jack for my car because traditional even the "low profile" jacks won't fit under my car. This thing is pretty sweet definitely would be on my next purchase __________________ "From ZERO to a Tire-Burning HERO!" Mods: RotoFab CAI, SW Headers, HiFlo Cats, Borla Atak Catback, Nightfury Cam, Ported Heads,Intake,TB, melling pump, Morosso Oil Separator.

11-19-2014, 10:14 PM	#13
DARK AGE 53 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mi./Al. Posts: 829	Unless I'm missing something I don't see any safety locks as it's going up, I would think if one or both cylinders fails as it's going up you could be facing a big disaster. JMO __________________ POW/MIA - YOU ARE LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

11-20-2014, 12:52 AM	#14
patternpilot Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tri-Cities WA. Posts: 928 View My Garage	Here is what I use. Very strong and the car does not move around. Uses a transmission and screw drive to lift. Electric drill is used for power. Made in USA. I don't have the height in my garage to use one of the side lifts. http://ezcarlift.com/ezcarlift_features.html __________________ There's more to life than gas mileage LS3, Whipple, Custom Comp Cam, springs, pushrods, timing set, CAI intake, Apex cold air scoop, Doug Thorley TRI-Y headers, Billet Custom Products baffled Valve covers, Mighty Mouse Catch can, ADM FPCM, ZL1 fuel pump, MSD boost-a-pump, Hex Vent hood vents, ProSport gauges(fuel pressure, AFR, Boost), Corsa, 100 cell Cats. Jannetty remote tuned, Pfadt trailing arms, all parts user installed. No Dyno yet. Manual trans. 3.45 gears.