E53 and quickjack.
 

Hello,
I’m thinking to get a QuickJack lift, I wonder if anyone uses one, if so which model and how do you like it?
Thanks.

Overboost uses one. He's been pleased with it I believe with his e53 and e46. I'm sure he'll see this and elaborate.

Good to hear since I just ordered the BL-7000SLX + frame extensions + truck adapter kit. That should cover my E60, E53, E46, and hopefully anything else I work on. I'll post feedback once it arrives and I start the E53 front end rebuild.

I've been kicking around the idea of a midrise portable for a few years, just cant bring myself to drop that much on a tool that's not absolutely mandatory.

I knew I would get useful feedback regarding quickjack. I’ve been on this board for many years but for some reason for the past couple of months I couldn’t log in. Sent an email last week to Admin but hadn’t heard back so today I created a new account (it was quicker). The model I can get a good deal on is the BL-7000 SLX. However, according to the specs, the maximum spread for the lifting block positions is 60 inches and the E53 lifting points are approx 64 inches. So I am thinking i can use a 65 inch long 4x4 to extend the space between them. I would also like to use it for my E34, E39 and my F150.
Thanks

Check out the info in this thread:

https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...000ext-x5.html

Is the SLX you're looking at used? As noted in the above link, the EXT is better for the E53.

I bought the BL7000 EXT but your choice of the BL7000 SLX with frame extenders should work. The truck adapter kits is definitely the way to go with our X5s as it gets it up another 6" higher. The QuickJack has been a game changer for me in my home garage maintenance.

There has not been any job I have not been able to tackle on my X5 or E46. I have done oil pans, suspension rebuilds and everything in-between but you are still on a creeper though the amount of room under the car is amazing.
:thumbup:

https://xoutpost.com/attachments/x5-...608_134618.jpg

https://www.e46fanatics.com/cdn-cgi/...12-jpg.905640/

Thank you all and especially Overboost for the details you provided. I will go with this quickjack ASAP and first use will be all fluid service on my E53 3.0, front and rear differentials, transfer case and auto transmission fluid change. Looking forward to having the extra clearance. Thanks again - really appreciate it.
BTW Overboost, the undercarriage of your vehicles look amazingly clean.

That is one of the advantages of having the QJ. You have the room underneath to fix any and all leaks and the ability to clean things.

Your fluid change will be a snap once in the air. In a half a day, you can have all those fluids changed properly.

If you have X Drive, don't forget to reset the clutch adaptations on the transfer case after you change the oil. Use TF 0870 oil.

I'll offer a different take:

Nothing against QJ and I considered it myself. However, if you've got some garage headroom, a two post will be functionally preferable. You need more like 11' headroom, some room on either side of the bay, and have be willing to live with the posts' footprint. QJ is appealing in the absence of any of those.

Overboost, you never fail to cause me undercarriage envy :thumbup:

No kidding! Do you ever actually drive those cars OB? They look like they just came off the showroom floor.

Envy. And shame. :(

Seriously though, and I'm sure I've asked you ob, but what are you using and how are you cleaning those undercarriages?

I am almost ready with fluids and parts. I have:
3 quarts of redline 75W90 for both differentials
1 litre BMW OEM DTF1 p/n 83 222 2 409 710 for transfer case
1 gasket kit by Meyle, filter, gasket and bolts for GM transmission.
I thought I would go with Valvoline Max Life ATF but now I’m debating if I should instead go with FEBI Bilstein, or maybe Liqui Moly? (I’ve also considered going to a GM dealer to see what they have for Dexron 6.) I am planning to replace filter and fluid in the transmission, drive for a bit and do another fluid change. I withdrew a small amount of fluid from the transmission and it is dark brown but it doesn’t smell burned. It has 109,000 miles and the transmission has never been serviced - but luckily I have had no issues with it so far, still shifts well so all of this is preventive maintenance.
BTW my X5 is a 2005 July production model.
As per adaptation of transfer case I knew about it but haven’t yet figured out how I will do that. So far I have used an old car soft diagnostic program but it is not bulletproof.
I saw pics of your E46 and it reminds me of my 2002 330ic with 5 speed and factory M package that I sold 2 years ago but that’s another story.
I appreciate your input and if you or anyone else has any more comments or helpful hints that would be great. All of my BMWs current and past were manuals except for my 95 E34 which is a GM automatic and which I serviced many years ago.
Thanks.

They could be a lot cleaner but they are daily drivers and both are higher mileage cars. (191,000 on the X and 220,000 on the E46)

I just spend some time under them with Simple Green and brush and some rags.

The first time cleaning depending on any leaks might take some brake cleaner on any hard oil deposits.

The guys over on E46F have been talking about the dry ice method. Looks a lot easier than my hand massaging but I don't have the equipment. Looks promising though.

https://youtu.be/rYtQQBYdMQo

Redline 75W90 is a great choice for your diffs. The DTF1 is TF 0870 so you have that correct for the transfer case. I used Valvoline Life Max Dexron 6 in my transmission with no complaints. The original fluid in the GM transmissions was brown fluid so don't worry there.

I used a Foxwell NT-510 to reset my TC clutch adaptations but I believe DIS will also do the job. Unfortunately, INPA and PA Soft 1.4 do not have the ability.

The last tip I could leave you with is to remove any fill plugs BEFORE removing the drain plugs. You want to make sure you have a way to get oil back in once drained. I have heard of horror stories of stuck or frozen fill plugs that round off trying to remove them leaving the job a cluster f***.

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.

https://xoutpost.com/attachments/x5-...214_130618.jpg

Snug as a bug! :thumbup:

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.

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" ?

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 :thumbup:

https://www.e46fanatics.com/cdn-cgi/...1&d=1580942596

https://www.e46fanatics.com/cdn-cgi/...1&d=1580942600

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

Driving in the rain IS my cleanup. :D

It all depends on what you're starting from.

:rofl:

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.

Just want to thank you for all the info. I am wondering how many miles you put on the X5 after you did the transmission fluid change with Valvoline? Also, is your Foxwell able to read fluid temperature in the transmission? I think I might need to get Foxwell to replace my car soft. Debating if maybe I should spend a little more and get something like Launch which would allow me to read BMW, Porsche and maybe some other a German vehicles?

Not directed at me. However I also used MaxLife and it made my shifts much smoother. My ATF was probably low, not worn out. I replaced the mechatronic sleeve (E53 N62). The o-rings on that are likely what had caused fluid to leak. I've put less than 2k miles since I did the swap about 1.5 years ago.

My Foxwell 520 pro can read the ATF temperature. Also, you can purchase support for additional car brands from Foxwell.

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.

Took 30min to setup and haven't lifted the X5 with it yet, but tried the BL-7000SLX and frame extenders on the M5.

http://e36-electronic.com/photos/img_3639.jpg

^ not sure why my image isn't displaying

I should have bought it before doing rod bearings on the M5 and transmission rebuild on the X5. I think it will left the X5 high enough to hit the garage door if I use the truck adapters.

That's ridiculous how clean that undercarriage is! :wow: My poor X....

Most of us feel the same after seeing pics of OB's (or StephenVA's) under carriage or suspension shots. I always tell myself, "one day I'll get under there and go to town." And then the kids call, or the wife, or our parents... :dunno: