Quick Jack for 2024 CT5-V BW

Gonzo · Oct 23, 2024

I am in the market for purchasing a new Quick Jack system for my 24 CT5-V BW, but I’m having a difficult time figuring out the best suited model and any accessories needed for it to safely lift my vehicle.

Has anyone here figured this out? I’ve searched some posts and I’m still confused with what’s best suited.

I’ve tried gathering the required dimensions Quick Jack asks for from my vehicle, but the lift points aren’t even covered in my Vehicle Operator’s Manual.

Appreciate the help on this one.

rdollie · Oct 23, 2024

I will share that it's been a struggle in some respects. The spread between lift points on a vehicle can vary wildly from model to model. My first QuickJack was too short for a V3 CTS-V. I replaced it with a 7000EXT which worked on the V3, too long for son's Camaro and Corvette that replaced it, and too short for the 5 BW (and WAY too short for our G05 BMW X5.)

So the answer to all the problems is to turn the units to run under the car from side to side instead of front to back! It's a suggested solution from the manufacturer and works for all of our vehicles now. In my case, I have some scotch tape marks on the rocker panels to help me quickly align the QJ with the lifting points.

It all works OK, but I'm definitely switching to an Advantage 4-post lift with our next house!

CaddyTrack · Oct 23, 2024

6000ELX seems to be the winner for 5BW. See this thread: Jacking up your Blackwing

Gonzo · Oct 23, 2024

rdollie said:
I replaced it with a 7000EXT which worked on the V3, too long for son's Camaro and Corvette that replaced it, and too short for the 5 BW (and WAY too short for our G05 BMW X5.)

So the answer to all the problems is to turn the units to run under the car from side to side instead of front to back! It's a suggested solution from the manufacturer and works for all of our vehicles now. In my case, I have some scotch tape marks on the rocker panels to help me quickly align the QJ with the lifting points.

Please help me understand what you mean when you say you turn the units to run under the car from side to side. Thank you.

Gonzo · Oct 23, 2024

CaddyTrack said:
6000ELX seems to be the winner for 5BW. See this thread: Jacking up your Blackwing

Thank you but I’m still weary of this seeing how “rdollie” above, said even the 7000EXT was too short, which should be longer than the 6000ELX.

Neveready · Oct 23, 2024

I found a photo how it looks. I have the 7000TLX. If I was only planning to lift the 5BW I would have gone with the 6000ELX. The elx frames would be able to lift the BW the normal way in parallel with the wheelbase of the vehicle, however, they are way too long to lift my Porsche cayman or any other small sports car. I wouldn't be able to lift the Cayman even if I inverted them, or lift my Mazda cx9. They are very long.

You better take measurements if you plan to lift anything else besides your 5BW with the 6000ELX.

Gonzo · Oct 23, 2024

Ah here we go… I pulled the specs for all units to compare. Yea the 6000ELX has the longest frame length at 86.75”.

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Brad_TX2V · Oct 24, 2024

Can't comment specifically on the BW, but I did have a QuickJack system for a very short time. It's pretty neat, for sure. I found it quite cumbersome and a PITA to use. I also bought it thinking I would be using it at the track. For me, a jack and a set of jack stands was easier, especially to lug around / transport! I sold the QJ to a buddy, he likes it.

Gonzo · Friday at 6:31 AM

Brad_TX2V said:
Can't comment specifically on the BW, but I did have a QuickJack system for a very short time. It's pretty neat, for sure. I found it quite cumbersome and a PITA to use. I also bought it thinking I would be using it at the track. For me, a jack and a set of jack stands was easier, especially to lug around / transport!

Can certainly understand. For me, I’m looking forward in getting a system like this because I want to rotate my own tires, so my oil changes, inspect under the car when I want and take off the rims during deep washes of the car to clean the insides of them.

The down part to all this is my other 3 cars are shorter so the QJ system I’d need will be too long to use for them…

Melon · Friday at 10:03 AM

My current QJ is too short and jacking these cars fully off the ground is a pain in the ass.

rdollie · Friday at 11:04 AM

Gonzo said:
Can certainly understand. For me, I’m looking forward in getting a system like this because I want to rotate my own tires, so my oil changes, inspect under the car when I want and take off the rims during deep washes of the car to clean the insides of them.

The down part to all this is my other 3 cars are shorter so the QJ system I’d need will be too long to use for them…

Just turn the units 90 degrees for your other cars per QuickJack. There's no additional risk.

Gonzo · Friday at 11:52 AM

Melon said:
My current QJ is too short and jacking these cars fully off the ground is a pain in the ass.

Which model are you using and with what year and model Cadillac?

Deneed4spd · Saturday at 12:39 AM

Do this hack and it will make it easier.

BKC1 · Saturday at 1:55 AM

If you guys need a QuickJack at a good price, I got one in Costco's last sale and it's been collecting dust in my place in Connecticut ever since. Never been used. Don't get one without a garage.

Gonzo · Saturday at 7:57 AM

BKC1 said:
If you guys need a QuickJack at a good price, I got one in Costco's last sale and it's been collecting dust in my place in Connecticut ever since. Never been used. Don't get one without a garage.

Which model are you selling? I’d talked with QJ a few months back and asked the rep why they no longer are working with Costco…they said they were getting too many returns because people weren’t taking the time to properly measure out their lifting points etc and getting the wrong model. Sounds like many Cadillac owners here are doing the same as well. This is why I’m taking my time and will ensure I have the measurements lined up with the correct model I’ll need. At this point it appears to be the 6000ELX.

rdollie · Saturday at 11:59 AM

Gonzo said:
Which model are you selling? I’d talked with QJ a few months back and asked the rep why they no longer are working with Costco…they said they were getting too many returns because people weren’t taking the time to properly measure out their lifting points etc and getting the wrong model. Sounds like many Cadillac owners here are doing the same as well. This is why I’m taking my time and will ensure I have the measurements lined up with the correct model I’ll need. At this point it appears to be the 6000ELX.

I was one of the Costco returns...they should have had a poster or something to talk to different models and lift spreads. I love Costco but felt they simply offered the wrong model since it was too short for even a C-class Mercedes (it's a YT video.)

BKC1 · Saturday at 12:14 PM

Gonzo said:
Which model are you selling? I’d talked with QJ a few months back and asked the rep why they no longer are working with Costco…they said they were getting too many returns because people weren’t taking the time to properly measure out their lifting points etc and getting the wrong model. Sounds like many Cadillac owners here are doing the same as well. This is why I’m taking my time and will ensure I have the measurements lined up with the correct model I’ll need. At this point it appears to be the 6000ELX.

I got the BL-7000SLX.

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