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void_kp · 01-27-2025, 11:22 AM

hello folks,

i bought a quickjack (5000tlx) last week and when learning about it saw that , by far, the most common issue was leaking fluid from the quick release fittings.
some poeple used teflon and the liquid thread locker, other used just teflon, other just thread locker and generally speaking many had problems anyway.

well, now the quickjacks come with fittings already installed

i’ll let you know if it leaks

DRC69 · 01-27-2025, 01:42 PM

Good info thank you.

I bought a 5000TL but I haven't assembled it or used the jack yet.

NoDakZ/28 · 01-28-2025, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by void_kp

hello folks,

i bought a quickjack (5000tlx) last week and when learning about it saw that , by far, the most common issue was leaking fluid from the quick release fittings.
some poeple used teflon and the liquid thread locker, other used just teflon, other just thread locker and generally speaking many had problems anyway.

well, now the quickjacks come with fittings already installed

i’ll let you know if it leaks

Please do, I have been eyeing that model for some time now. Thanks!

JRowe500 · 01-28-2025, 11:18 AM

Can you tell me how you use them with your Z28 and where you do you lift from?

TIA

void_kp · 01-28-2025, 09:47 PM

unfortunately I will be able to complete installation during next weekend. they need an air compressor (or a tyre pump) and I have none at the moment (my z28 is at the shop to swap ccb out for girodisc). It also require you to purchase ~2 liters of hydraulic oil.

as for the lifting points I'd assume I will use exactly the same I've used with normal manual jack.

ariZona28 · 01-28-2025, 10:15 PM

I've got the discontinued 5000 SLX model. Works great for my Camaros and my C5 Vette. I use the ZL1 Addons magnetic lift pads at the pinch weld points. Oil changes are MUCH easier!

Jeff71 · 01-29-2025, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JRowe500

Can you tell me how you use them with your Z28 and where you do you lift from?

TIA

This unit comes with 4x 2" rubber lift blocks and 4x 3" rubber lift blocks. You position the quickjack under the car and place the rubber lift blocks at the OEM lift points.

JRowe500 · 01-29-2025, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff71

This unit comes with 4x 2" rubber lift blocks and 4x 3" rubber lift blocks. You position the quickjack under the car and place the rubber lift blocks at the OEM lift points.

Thanks, so the Quickjack can slide under.

JRowe500 · 01-29-2025, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

I've got the discontinued 5000 SLX model. Works great for my Camaros and my C5 Vette. I use the ZL1 Addons magnetic lift pads at the pinch weld points. Oil changes are MUCH easier!

Would it be possible to take a picture underneath the car? Specifically the lift points?

Thanks

ariZona28 · 01-29-2025, 09:03 PM

Awe man, you're killin' me.

LOL! Unfortunately my C5 track car is up on the QJ at the moment as I've got a track day coming up. Here's a pic of the QJ block in close proximity to the magnetic ZL1 Addons pad on the pinch weld point on my Z. Trust me, if you can change your oil you'll have no problem with the Quick Jack.

JRowe500 · 01-29-2025, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

Awe man, you're killin' me.

LOL! Unfortunately my C5 track car is up on the QJ at the moment as I've got a track day coming up. Here's a pic of the QJ block in close proximity to the magnetic ZL1 Addons pad on the pinch weld point on my Z. Trust me, if you can change your oil you'll have no problem with the Quick Jack.

Thank you very much! I am just afraid if I put it up on jacks I will crush something!

Thanks Again!

void_kp · 01-29-2025, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JRowe500

Thank you very much! I am just afraid if I put it up on jacks I will crush something!

if you look under the car you can easily see where the frame is and where to place the jack (quickjack or not).
don't put it on plastic surfaces

camfwin · 01-30-2025, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JRowe500

Thank you very much! I am just afraid if I put it up on jacks I will crush something!

Thanks Again!

If you do a search on this site there's pictures and diagrams showing the lifts points.

1970judge · 01-30-2025, 10:29 AM

Pinch weld adapters in the green squares and jack.
Jack stands at the green arrows (preferably round head ESCO stands)
Thats how ive always done it. For a QJ, pinch weld adapters in the green square, blocks, and then lift.
(Dont use that front crossmember, ive x’d it out of this photo.i would never lift my car there)

01-27-2025, 11:22 AM	#1
void_kp Drives: Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (2015) Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Washington state Posts: 221 View My Garage	quickjacks now come with fittings already attached hello folks, i bought a quickjack (5000tlx) last week and when learning about it saw that , by far, the most common issue was leaking fluid from the quick release fittings. some poeple used teflon and the liquid thread locker, other used just teflon, other just thread locker and generally speaking many had problems anyway. well, now the quickjacks come with fittings already installed i’ll let you know if it leaks __________________ -- 2015 Red Z/28. Seattle area

01-28-2025, 09:47 PM	#5
void_kp Drives: Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (2015) Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Washington state Posts: 221 View My Garage	unfortunately I will be able to complete installation during next weekend. they need an air compressor (or a tyre pump) and I have none at the moment (my z28 is at the shop to swap ccb out for girodisc). It also require you to purchase ~2 liters of hydraulic oil. as for the lifting points I'd assume I will use exactly the same I've used with normal manual jack. __________________ -- 2015 Red Z/28. Seattle area

01-28-2025, 10:15 PM	#6
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,766	I've got the discontinued 5000 SLX model. Works great for my Camaros and my C5 Vette. I use the ZL1 Addons magnetic lift pads at the pinch weld points. Oil changes are MUCH easier! Attached Images __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

01-29-2025, 09:03 PM	#10
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,766	Awe man, you're killin' me. LOL! Unfortunately my C5 track car is up on the QJ at the moment as I've got a track day coming up. Here's a pic of the QJ block in close proximity to the magnetic ZL1 Addons pad on the pinch weld point on my Z. Trust me, if you can change your oil you'll have no problem with the Quick Jack. Attached Images __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

01-30-2025, 10:29 AM	#14
1970judge Drives: 2015 Z/28, 2007 HHR Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 1,167	Pinch weld adapters in the green squares and jack. Jack stands at the green arrows (preferably round head ESCO stands) Thats how ive always done it. For a QJ, pinch weld adapters in the green square, blocks, and then lift. (Dont use that front crossmember, ive x’d it out of this photo.i would never lift my car there) Attached Images

01-27-2025, 01:42 PM	#2
DRC69 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: OC Cal Posts: 214	Good info thank you. I bought a 5000TL but I haven't assembled it or used the jack yet.

01-28-2025, 11:18 AM	#4
JRowe500 Drives: Camaro z28 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Clermont Posts: 89	Can you tell me how you use them with your Z28 and where you do you lift from? TIA