E53 and quickjack.

[Overboost]

Originally Posted by OptimusPriM5

I was the Beta tester with QJ for the 7000EXT. I cancelled an order with them because the 5000 I ordered was not long enough to service my fleet. The VP sales reached out and helped me design/create an extended version to service my German and other marques. I just gave away the ramps about 2 weeks ago to a fellow enthusiast.

While they worked well Ill be honest 2 things forced me to move on; they were annoying to store and heavy/challenge to maneuver on anything except concrete. 2nd I needed extra space in garage so I bought a 4 post for work and storage. I also did have a portable mid rise lift for the other bay as well for smaller jobs, have had this for over 10 years. The 4 post has paid for itself for me already just for 1 cars worth of work and I have used it for a bunch of jobs over last 3 years.

Regarding 2 post lifts I seriously considered them but my issue was I wanted extra storage PLUS I was not confident my production built homes garage floor could support the load required.

No doubt I would love to have the ability to work upright under my cars on a proper lift. My house has a room above the garage so my ceiling height is limited.

With my X at full height on my QJ with 6" truck adapters, I less than 1" clearance to the roll up garage door.

For me the QJ gives me the best option in my garage.

[Happy]

Snug as a bug!

[OptimusPriM5]

I too have a room above garage and thought as you about height limitation but putting eyes on your situation yup your path was constrained for sure.

[c-bass]

I can't....nay, REFUSE to believe that OB actually drives that vehicle. There's no dirt anywhere!!

What's a word that's +3x order of magnitude more than "jealous" ?

[Overboost]

They do get dirty from driving in the rain but it is just a simple easy clean up. I usually go under them for a couple of days once a year to inspect and clean.

The X5 has nothing on my E46 as far as a clean undercarriage

[c-bass]

around here 6 month old vehicles have more rust than either of those

[oldskewel]

Originally Posted by Overboost

They do get dirty from driving in the rain but it is just a simple easy clean up. ...

Driving in the rain IS my cleanup.

It all depends on what you're starting from.

[Overboost]

Originally Posted by oldskewel

Driving in the rain IS my cleanup.

It all depends on what you're starting from.

[oldskewel]

If anyone is considering the QuickJack, they just emailed me the following promo:
"Get $150 off your purchase of any new QuickJack model today! Enter promo code OFF150 at checkout on QuickJack.com. Ends 3/12/2021."

No idea if that works, is a good deal, etc. No affililation. Hope this helps someone.

[Nolimite39]

I've been running Redline with very good results. actually smoothed out my shifting. Also when I dumped the original fluid there was way more than the stated capacity.

Correction: I'm running ZF in the trans and redline everywhere else.