Quick Jack for 2024 CT5-V BW

[FLYARMY]

I was going to buy a QJ and have decided against it. First, I don't even have a garage. I have bought a Harbor Freight 3ton hydraulic jack and 4 3ton jack stands. I did just recently use them to rotate my Jeep Grand Cherokee tires. It was a PITA because the Jeep was just high enough to not have the tires clear the ground when the jack was at full lift. I had to get some concrete pads to get the extra 2 inches. At least all of my other cars are much lower. I think a QJ would just sit on the side of my house and rust or leak. My next home will have a huge garage with a small house attached to it !

 

[Gonzo]

I was going to buy a QJ and have decided against it. First, I don't even have a garage. I have bought a Harbor Freight 3ton hydraulic jack and 4 3ton jack stands. I did just recently use them to rotate my Jeep Grand Cherokee tires. It was a PITA because the Jeep was just high enough to not have the tires clear the ground when the jack was at full lift. I had to get some concrete pads to get the extra 2 inches. At least all of my other cars are much lower. I think a QJ would just sit on the side of my house and rust or leak. My next home will have a huge garage with a small house attached to it !

Definitely would need some sort of inside storage to put the QJs when not in use.

 

[nordique14]

I use the 6000TLX with my 5BW. My other car is too small for the 6000ELX and I wanted a single jacking solution.

For the 5BW, I am using a different jacking point on the rear instead of the pinch welds. Definitely not a GM approved lift point but it seems strong enough. Had the car up a few times (including earlier today) and it works just fine.

 

[Gonzo]

I use the 6000TLX with my 5BW. My other car is too small for the 6000ELX and I wanted a single jacking solution.

For the 5BW, I am using a different jacking point on the rear instead of the pinch welds. Definitely not a GM approved lift point but it seems strong enough. Had the car up a few times (including earlier today) and it works just fine.

What lift point are you using for the rear? Just curious as an alternative.

 

[nordique14]

What lift point are you using for the rear? Just curious as an alternative.

I cut down a large square puck (see right side of first pic). That was necessary as the space I am using for the lift location is tight (see second and third pics). Last pic shows how it looks from the side. You will need to use the large QJ lift block and turn it 90 degrees so it will not contact the plastic pieces of the underbody. I will take a pick with the car jacked up next time I have it on the QJ.

 

[Gonzo]

I cut down a large square puck (see right side of first pic). That was necessary as the space I am using for the lift location is tight (see second and third pics). Last pic shows how it looks from the side. You will need to use the large QJ lift block and turn it 90 degrees so it will not contact the plastic pieces of the underbody. I will take a pick with the car jacked up next time I have it on the QJ.

Thank you for sharing this additional information with me. 6000ELX it is then....I'll work on a purchase quote.