New 987 owner. Thinking about buying a set of Quick-Jacks (
QuickJack
). I have no experience with
QuickJack
and would like to get the highest lift possible.
I've done a search but a lot of threads are older and discuss older models. Of the contemporary models, which are best suited for a 987.1? The car is slightly lowered but this is my first Porsche and I can't really say how much it's lowered vs. a stock 987.1.
It appears the various "TLX" models are 76" long while the "TL" models are 70".
I guess the most important factors are finding a model that fits the wheelbase and is low enough to fit beneath the car.
Also, is there any chance there's a model that would be suitable to lift my 2021 Ram 1500 as well? I'm assuming not, but want to be sure.
TIA.
I picked up a used 5000tl and it works fine.
The
quickjacks
are a game changer. I can have the car safely in the air in 5 minutes.
They also fit my E82 128i but are too short for my F10 5 series. Have not tried them on my F150 but its too easy to just use regular stands and a jack.
Thanks. You're probably right that they don't offer a ton of utility for the truck. It's not too hard to slide a jack and jack stands underneath.
I'll keep my eyes on Marketplace for a Quickjack 6000TL for the 987.
I worked with a salesperson at BendPak (who makes
QuickJack
) and based on the measurements I provided he recommended the 6000TL. So that’s what I got and it works perfectly. I considered the 8000TL but it makes the
QuickJacks
themselves about 25% heavier which makes them harder to maneuver. And, none of my cars weigh more than 6,000 lbs. I do wish I could have gotten the 6000TLX for added versatility, but I don’t think it would have fit between the wheels of my 987. As it is, it’s a pretty close fit, but works perfectly.
The
frame extentsions
are an option.
I picked up one earlier this year. 6000TL. Fits / works like it's custom made for the 987.1. Post lift would be much better but I don't have the height needed in my garage.
I will foot-stomp this though. Do not try to make it work on something even a tad bit longer than the lift
points
on the 987.1.... my wife's Q3 fell off of my TL6000 & I thought it was within spec to work. Luckily the car wasn't too far off the floor when it happened.
I've had the 5000TL for 5 or 6 years and and after hard use at the track (with E36 and E46 BMWs - not used with the 981) it has held up well. Rain does not deter it from completing its mission!
for my 987.1 I bought the
VEVOR Portable Car Lift - 7,000 LBS Capacity, 26.8" Max. Height, Heavy-Duty Carbon Steel Truck Lift with 120V Power Unit. Fits fine.
I’m sorry to hear about the Q3 and I’m glad nobody was hurt. Can you explain how it happened? I have the 6000TL and was planning on lifting out Jeep since it’s within spec (weight and jack point location). But, now I’m a little concerned.
