[Jkirkerx]

Good Morning Everyone,
I am looking to buy a QuickJack for my Macan to make it easier to swap wheels, maintenance, etc..
Has anyone bought or used a QuickJack for their Macan yet? If so what model do you have/did you use? Any issues or complaints?
Thanks in advance!

I bought a set of QuickJacks for my 2018 Macan GTS in the summer of 2022, to perform my 40K service. BendPak recommended the 5000 TLX, and it fits all my cars. They offered me the whole setup for $1599, all the rubber blocks, wall mount. They took 1/2 a day to setup and test, and cost me another $200 for the air compressor, air pressure gauge and ATF fluid. I bought them because I needed full access to underneath the car, and they did the job. As far as the fit goes, they are extra long, yet not too long and the range of cars they fit seems pretty broad.

What bothered me was everything about them, and the first 5 or 6 uses made me very nervous in 2022. This year in 2023, I've used them 4 times now, and it's seems to be routine and easier to deploy. This year in 2023, I used them to do a brake job on the Macan, and change the oil on my Ford Focus. I was using a floor jack and puck that I bought from Harbor Freight, in which I regret buying because of the jacks cup not being flat, so I don't use the floor jack anymore, and will probably sell the jack and get a better one. So far I have no regrets in the purchase and use of QuickJacks, and will keep them regardless of what car I own.

I don't use the double rubber blocks anymore, and just use a single thick one on each point. I check the air cylinders on every use, but they hold pressure for about 6 months for me. You can run a test first, raise them, and then lower them, and if they don't go down fast you need to change the air pressure in the air cylinders. I took a paint marker to mark the pressure relief valve on the pump, so I remember to open it fully, and I throw a towel over it, in case something bad happens. The locking arms are tricky to use, and you need to make sure they are in the locked position going up, and then let them down to confirm they locked.

My only complaint is disconnecting the hoses, where the quick disconnect collar turns out of position, and its hard to line back up to pull back on the collar and disconnect, something I can fix with a paint marker. Other than that, no complaints really.

 

[Robert M]

I bought a set of QuickJacks for my 2018 Macan GTS in the summer of 2022, to perform my 40K service. BendPak recommended the 5000 TLX, and it fits all my cars. They offered me the whole setup for $1599, all the rubber blocks, wall mount. They took 1/2 a day to setup and test, and cost me another $200 for the air compressor, air pressure gauge and ATF fluid. I bought them because I needed full access to underneath the car, and they did the job. As far as the fit goes, they are extra long, yet not too long and the range of cars they fit seems pretty broad.

What bothered me was everything about them, and the first 5 or 6 uses made me very nervous in 2022. This year in 2023, I've used them 4 times now, and it's seems to be routine and easier to deploy. This year in 2023, I used them to do a brake job on the Macan, and change the oil on my Ford Focus. I was using a floor jack and puck that I bought from Harbor Freight, in which I regret buying because of the jacks cup not being flat, so I don't use the floor jack anymore, and will probably sell the jack and get a better one. So far I have no regrets in the purchase and use of QuickJacks, and will keep them regardless of what car I own.

I don't use the double rubber blocks anymore, and just use a single thick one on each point. I check the air cylinders on every use, but they hold pressure for about 6 months for me. You can run a test first, raise them, and then lower them, and if they don't go down fast you need to change the air pressure in the air cylinders. I took a paint marker to mark the pressure relief valve on the pump, so I remember to open it fully, and I throw a towel over it, in case something bad happens. The locking arms are tricky to use, and you need to make sure they are in the locked position going up, and then let them down to confirm they locked.

My only complaint is disconnecting the hoses, where the quick disconnect collar turns out of position, and its hard to line back up to pull back on the collar and disconnect, something I can fix with a paint marker. Other than that, no complaints really.

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Good tip about checking air pressure. I noticed yesterday when I was changing out the exhaust on my 718 that one of the jacks was taking foreverrrrrrrr to lower all the way. Next time I have them off the wall to use I'll double check that they are at 50psi.

 

[djbooya]

I am slowly coming to the realization that I'm going to buy a quickjack. I haven't fully come to terms with it yet but I know it's inevitable. I had to jack my Macan S up and use stands the other day and it was such a pain. Even using the designated hidden jacking points, they're so close to the plastic rectangles that it's almost impossible to get the stand in place while the jack is still there.

Still the kicker with the quickjack is that you still need the extensions for the Macan even after spending $1300 on the basic set up. Anyone ever regretted buying one?

I purchased mine on sale at home depot a few years ago.

BL-7000SLX 7,000 lbs. Capacity Portable Car Lift - $1300 after tax. Waited until I saw it on sale.

Reason I got the 7000 was that I have an AUdi Q7 to work on in addition to my Macan, 996, and 964. For the 964 I have to use it across the body because of the length.

No regrets... I actually decided to purchase originally because I was jacking up my wife's 996 and the vehicle slipped off the jack (poor placement by me). After that I came to the realization I needed to jack up more confidentally and not worry about jack stand placement so I was able to easily justify spending the coin on the quickjack given the additional maintenance it would allow me to DIY and save having to go to my local indy.

 

[VAGfan]

You should check the return cylinder air pressure anytime you use the quickjack. One of mine will leak down in a day or two, the other seems to hold pressure much longer.

 

[djbooya]

You should check the return cylinder air pressure anytime you use the quickjack. One of mine will leak down in a day or two, the other seems to hold pressure much longer.

I haven't done this yet. I have used the jack about 10 times. Is there a procedure you can link to? My manual is long lost.

 

[Jkirkerx]

I haven't done this yet. I have used the jack about 10 times. Is there a procedure you can link to? My manual is long lost.

Its like putting air in your tire; only harder, because you can reach 47 PSI, but when you disconnect it, it loses some pressure. I use one of those air attachments that has a pressure gauge, and a locking valve stem, that I pop off quickly. The cylinder is so small, that it's easy to lose all the pressure when checking the pressure.

I think for those that are losing pressure in the air cylinders, taking the valve stem off and reinstalling it with that liquid sealer again would solve that. Then wait the 24 hours for it to cure before applying pressure again. When I assembled my QuickJacks, I did all the fittings first with the liquid sealer, and waited a whole day before trying them out, so I've been leak free since day one.

 

[djbooya]

Its like putting air in your tire; only harder, because you can reach 47 PSI, but when you disconnect it, it loses some pressure. I use one of those air attachments that has a pressure gauge, and a locking valve stem, that I pop off quickly. The cylinder is so small, that it's easy to lose all the pressure when checking the pressure.

I think for those that are losing pressure in the air cylinders, taking the valve stem off and reinstalling it with that liquid sealer again would solve that. Then wait the 24 hours for it to cure before applying pressure again. When I assembled my QuickJacks, I did all the fittings first with the liquid sealer, and waited a whole day before trying them out, so I've been leak free since day one.

Thanks for the tip.

 

[drawz]

You should check the return cylinder air pressure anytime you use the quickjack. One of mine will leak down in a day or two, the other seems to hold pressure much longer.

You can supposedly tighten or replace the valve core to fix the leak.

My air cylinder is not holding pressure

Make sure the valve core inside the valve stem is tightly in place and is not letting air escape. You can use a standard valve tool to check. Do not over tighten the valve core.

help.quickjack.com

 

[injb]

Well thanks for the input everyone. It arrived yesterday. I haven't had a chance to set it up yet, but should be able to today.

 

[Robert M]

Its like putting air in your tire; only harder, because you can reach 47 PSI, but when you disconnect it, it loses some pressure. I use one of those air attachments that has a pressure gauge, and a locking valve stem, that I pop off quickly. The cylinder is so small, that it's easy to lose all the pressure when checking the pressure.

I think for those that are losing pressure in the air cylinders, taking the valve stem off and reinstalling it with that liquid sealer again would solve that. Then wait the 24 hours for it to cure before applying pressure again. When I assembled my QuickJacks, I did all the fittings first with the liquid sealer, and waited a whole day before trying them out, so I've been leak free since day one.

I did the same. I read about people's failures using the liquid sealer that comes with the QJ but the problem was them not waiting long enough for the liquid to cure. I put mine together and waited a couple days before using it and haven't had a leak in the system anywhere.

 

[Vrooooom]

Can we just directly use the blocky jack points that comes with the QJ? Or we need to buy that “adapter” jack pads that goes into the recessed rectangular?

The other question on the length. I have the 5000SLX and supposed we can also install them perpendicularly which should solve the length issue. Has anyone done that yet?

 

[Robert M]

Can we just directly use the blocky jack points that comes with the QJ? Or we need to buy that “adapter” jack pads that goes into the recessed rectangular?

The other question on the length. I have the 5000SLX and supposed we can also install them perpendicularly which should solve the length issue. Has anyone done that yet?

I use my QJ 7000TL all the time on the Macan. You can just use the rubber blocks that come with it. When I bought mine it came with the extra adapters and etc. I use those when lifting the Macan but it is not necessary. As far as having to use them in the perpendicular fashion, I don't know. I would go to the QJ website and compare the lengths of the two units to compare. If you already know your set is too short then just use them in the perpendicular manner as you stated. There are videos on YouTube from people showing how they use their QJ side to side.

 

[Jkirkerx]

Can we just directly use the blocky jack points that comes with the QJ? Or we need to buy that “adapter” jack pads that goes into the recessed rectangular?

The other question on the length. I have the 5000SLX and supposed we can also install them perpendicularly which should solve the length issue. Has anyone done that yet?

I bought the 5000TLX that are longer. They make extension plates that snap in to lengthen shorter ones.

 

[Vrooooom]

Good tip about checking air pressure. I noticed yesterday when I was changing out the exhaust on my 718 that one of the jacks was taking foreverrrrrrrr to lower all the way. Next time I have them off the wall to use I'll double check that they are at 50psi.

Time to check how well my QJ returns back to position. It may have lost some pressure since. Good thing I have those shock pumps from my mtn biking days.

 

[Robert M]

Time to check how well my QJ returns back to position. It may have lost some pressure since. Good thing I have those shock pumps from my mtn biking days.

Yes, the tire pumps for bicycles or the small hand pumps work great for that.

 

[Vrooooom]

Yes, the tire pumps for bicycles or the small hand pumps work great for that.

I have shock pumps with built-in gauge so it’s small and meant to pump into smaller cylinders. Tire pumps aren’t ideal for these cylinders.

 

[Robert M]

I have shock pumps with built-in gauge so it’s small and meant to pump into smaller cylinders. Tire pumps aren’t ideal for these cylinders.

I’ve been using my road bike pump that has a dual head for Schrader or Presta valves. It can put well over 100psi in something if I wanted it too. It works very well for the QJ.