Quickjack 5000TL unbox and setup, tips and first lift. New model for 2021.
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- Опубликовано: 20 авг 2024
- This is the new qickjack 5000TL model just released, It replaces the BL-5000SLX. Very well made 78 pounds each side. This new model has new cylinders and more lift than the model it replaces.
Download the latest manual. Don't use rely on the paper one that comes with it. Online version had better instructions.
Very nice.
6:42 The quick jack is backwards. The end with the warning label plate goes towards the heaviest part of the car: the engine.
Where do you read this? I have lifted both directions on many cars and trucks.
@@NissanNut74 It appears to be unwritten but experienced by many QJ users in practice.
No its not, it is the correct way, the lock bars have to be on the outside of each side.
@@ns5337 Rotate the whole assembly and the locking bars will still be on the outside. The parallelogram prefers the orientation that I posted previously. For rear engine vehicles, it gets rotated.
@@ratspam7655 ahhh i see what you mean. Yea the heavier part of the lift should be on the front to support the engine.
You absolutely have it backwards, it may not be written but it is shown in the picture on the front of the box and again on the front of the manual. The boxes are even labeled with an R and a L
works great either way. I use it sideways for my mini truck. As long as you put the jacks in correct place, its stable!
You have them backwards, the plates with labels should be in the front. Just so you know which one is the left vs right.
I don't see any reason to limit which side is which. I like to lift in both directions so I can close my garage door. For example, my Sentra has been on the lifts for 5 days. Doing an engine swap and can open and close garage. In the quick lift how to videos, I see them used in both directions.
3/16 is just shy of 5mm , mine had paint in the hex and was indeed 5mm also 7/8 is 22mm ....
I think you may need the 7000.
Correct, since my frontier is gwvr 6000. But since my curburb weight is 4200, I bought the 5000. I will not be lifting when loaded.
I have a 4600 lb full size 1974 Oldsmobile and my new 5000TL picks it up easily.
Is the automatic cam release to lower part of the new design? I can't find any info about the "new and improved" model other than a larger lift range
I think its the same. The automatic lower only works on the first click, not the second. So the highest setting requires you to push the bars up to lower.
How much hydraulic fluid did it need? The instruction manual does say. Just says to fill the reservoir until the level is 1/2” from the top
I added 1 quart.
@@NissanNut74 Well, that depends on the control unit you have, but I suspect that only having one quart of fluid is not enough. It turns out that the control unit for the 5000TL model needs 2.1 quarts of fluid. I put two quarts in, and the level is sufficiently close to 1/2" from the top that I called it good. I put Mobil 1 ATF in there, and I wasn't going to spend another $12 for a third quart in order to add 3 more ounces of fluid.
@@RbNetEngr I used Valvoline ATF from a 1 gallon container. I had allot of leaks during the bleed test. So maybe I did more that 1 quart. Still working perfect with no more leaks. I have noticed you need to leave the bleed screw open to prevent the bottle from expanding and compressing.
@@NissanNut74 Thanks. In answer to my own question, I ended up putting two full quarts of fluid into the reservoir, including the bit that was lost during initial bleeding.
And afterwards, while reading through the Owners Guide again, I actually found mention to needing two quarts of fluid. It was text at the bottom of a page, not shown in a table or a box, so it was easy to miss.
Thanks for the video! Where did you get the magnetic pucks from and what is the part number?
I shoe-glued some magnets into some pucks. Thanks, here is the link www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074TBZMLZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@@NissanNut74 Thanks for the quick reply and the info!
You have the jacks backwards
You can use it in either direction. Also 180 deg sideways. If one end of the vehicle is heavier than other. you need to place closer to that end.
@@NissanNut74 Yeah but in the case of your truck most of the load is on the front where you have the engine, pistons should be directed to the front, you have it backwards.
@@andresmattos7541 Does it say that on quickjack? Work great in either direction. It lifts evenly.
@@NissanNut74 Works great until it doesn't. I don't think it is about the lifting so much as tipping and falling.
Don't you have the frames backwards as well? There's the two surfaces that are parallel, one that touches the ground and one that touches the vehicle. Since the engine is the heaviest part, I believe the surface that touches the ground needs to be the one that's further forward - so it doesn't want to try to tip or work against the lifting force - since it is radial. I hope that makes sense.
(In other words, I think you have the left frame on the right side of the vehicle, and the right frame on the left side).
I don't think you need to upgrade, the weight rating is based on curb weight, not gross weight.
The instructions state the hose side should be outside. There is a sticker on where hose should route. I have lifted 4 different vehicles so far. 2 on a sloped driveway. I have lifted both directions. If I lift one way car goes out the garage and I cant close the door. If I lift the opposite direction its real close to my work bench. I have not lifted my electric LEAF yet (no engine). It does not matter where the heavy end is. These things are so stable. I may post a video used on my sloped driveway. Not sure if it exceeds the 3deg min per book. Yes I bought this model based on curb weight. I dont plan on owning another fullsize vehicle again. I once had an Armada, too big for my needs.
@@NissanNut74 thanks for the reply! I just ordered a set for my cars. Good feedback.
I have a 3.5 degree sloped driveway, which is technically just over the limit. I'd be interested if you get a chance to measure yours. I just used an app on my phone and verified it was giving 0 degrees on known level surfaces.
@@russkubes I just measured my driveway. Its 3.5 degree also. I lifted a versa and a honda civic without hestitation. I think I have a video of the first lift on the slope.
They are definitely backwards. High risk of tipping the vehicle forward
@@bobbob8974 I have lifted a few vehicles with jacks in both directions. They lift evenly! Quick jack does not mention lifting one way over the other.
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The first few seconds are quiet. It was 3 am when recorded. The rest of video should be fine.
How much does your truck weigh?
4250. They suggest to use GVW ratings when deciding on a model, but I will not be using jacks with cargo in bed. 🙃
That weird noise your tires?
YES. It move forward as it lifts and drags the tires.
@@NissanNut74 I think its good to put the car in neutral next time :) so it will free the tires up!
@@StreetDrivenDaily good idea.
Download the latest manual here. www.quickjack.com/support/downloads/
It addressed all the issues I had, except the 3/16 bleed screw typo.