legacyguy2008 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Apologies in advance, I am not the Legacy owner but I'm trying to buy a gift for my partner who is and I know nothing about cars I have researched QuickJacks extensively and need one that's compatible with his 2008 Legacy. I tried to use the QuickJack measurement guide to determine which jack to purchase but am still at a loss. If anyone has a suggestion on these two models please let me know! https://www.quickjack.com/car-lifts/bl-5000slx/ https://www.quickjack.com/car-lifts/bl-5000ext/ I was considering the EXT just to be on the safe side but they are back ordered everywhere which is why I'm trying to figure out if the SLX will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 From what I can see from the videos. the ext is longer. Measure the distance under your car and go from there. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvick08GT Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 The sxt is fine. The ext stands for extended and is 6 inches longer, for trucks SUVs etc that have a longer wheelbase. Both support 5000 lbs and lift the same height. Hopefully that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexi Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) That is a fantastic gift. I found this page where they talk about measurements. https://www.quickjack.com/support/measuring-guide/ I took some very rough measurements. Tire spread 3" off the ground (as instructed), I got around 88". They say subtract 2", so 86". Lift point spread. This one was tricky, I wasn't really sure where to start and stop. I stayed within around 1-2" on each side of the front/rear pinch welds. Maximum 63", Minimum 53". Ground clearance, forgot to measure, owner's manual says 5.9" Curb weight, couldn't find in door jamb, google says "3,275 to 3,553 lbs" I was also looking at the specs here https://www.quickjack.com/pub/downloads/QuickJack-All-Portable-Car-Lifts-Brochure-2019.pdf If I were in your shoes, I would spend the extra $50 or so and get the EXT. Not only thinking about the legacy when I say that, just seems more futureproof if you will, if you or your partner gets a different vehicle with a wider lift point spread. Edit: I forgot the OP said they don't know much about cars. The attached image basically shows the area that I measured from, where I said the pinch welds. Edited December 14, 2020 by apexi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 send a pm to Gex. He bought a set for his car (same model ) and likes it Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 FWIW, I use two 3000lbs floor jacks when I do things under my cars. Having two, makes lifting the whole side or front or rear a good distance off the ground. Total cost, appox. $200 And, I can crawl under the jack from the sides while its up. Yes I use stands if getting under the car. With the quickjack you can only get under the car from the front or back (?) With four floor jacks ... I could lift both sides at the same time, for less money... just thinking out loud... 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexi Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Fair points that you can't get under the sides with quickjacks, but no big deal imo. I've lifted my car from the front and back with my 2 HF jacks, and that was a little obnoxious and made me uneasy, since my car seemed like it was teetering side to side, and really wanted to tip to one side, not super safe before getting jack stands under there. I've never attempted raising and lowering my car with 4 jacks, but that just seems annoying and like it might be a little unsafe. I know you put stands under after, but I just mean while lifting I would be uneasy. Plus, it all depends on how much room you have around your car, maneuvering jacks in front of, behind, and on the sides of my car can all be a pita in my garage. I don't know, I guess I just wanted to defend the OP a little because I think this is a good gift idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 SLX works fine on the wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Fair points that you can't get under the sides with quickjacks, but no big deal imo. I've lifted my car from the front and back with my 2 HF jacks, and that was a little obnoxious and made me uneasy, since my car seemed like it was teetering side to side, and really wanted to tip to one side, not super safe before getting jack stands under there. I've never attempted raising and lowering my car with 4 jacks, but that just seems annoying and like it might be a little unsafe. I know you put stands under after, but I just mean while lifting I would be uneasy. Plus, it all depends on how much room you have around your car, maneuvering jacks in front of, behind, and on the sides of my car can all be a pita in my garage. I don't know, I guess I just wanted to defend the OP a little because I think this is a good gift idea. When I remove the tranny, I have lifted it high enough about 24" using four floor jacks and blocks of wood on the jacks and then the big 6 ton stands from HF. As long as you bring the jacks up together, walking around the car, as only I was doing this...again you only do this once, but its still cheaper in the long run. How often will you be using those $1400 lifts ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 I bought a two post lift and use one at school. I don't ever want to use a floor jack & jackstands again. Being able to lift the car so you don't have to bend over is such a great benefit Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subisubisu Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 I bought a two post lift and use one at school. I don't ever want to use a floor jack & jackstands again. Being able to lift the car so you don't have to bend over is such a great benefit Those are sweet, but you have to have the overhead space to lift the car that far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlight Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 (edited) I have the SLX and it falls just a few inches short of the jack points on the wagon, but it works fine. This is a great gift, I would've been thrilled if I got one. Edited December 15, 2020 by Enlight muFreight.co A JDM Container Sharing Service from Japan to NYC Website | Instagram | Email Bessie II's Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-BGTLimited Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 The SLX fits my 06 and 07 Legacy just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shralp Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 I’m getting old and lazy and would LOVE to have a set of these in my garage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 I have these. They're good for some things, but a pain in the ass for others because they take a bit of setup each time you use them and you can't get in from the sides, so it's annoying in a garage where the back of your car is close to the wall (I always back my car in). I was going to use them to change clutch in my Mustang, but I didn't because I needed to pull transmission out and I wanted to be able to pull it out of the side of the car Great for brakes and suspension, great for exhaust, great for body work, but not so much for major work under middle of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 On the Quickjack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Dang it, I didn't need something else added to my list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacyguy2008 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 OMG thank you everyone! I am so, so appreciative of your responses. What a fun community to be apart of. I'll be ordering the SLX since it's actually in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-BGTLimited Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Something else to keep in mind... If whomever you are buying this for also likes to fabricate things... making the extension plates are quite easy when you look at how they are designed. Just some square stock, flat plate and a welder and you can make your own extenders. https://www.quickjack.com/slx-frame-extensions/ I know this is something I'll be doing someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Buy some hockey pucks too. I use their hard rubber blocks and then put a hockey puck on top of each block to give a little bit more height and it protects the blocks from being cut. Home Depot had them for the best price online when I purchased mine. I would look there first rather than buying direct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 And by the way, sigmafour turned me on to these and also the hockey puck idea. Definitely keeps the Quickjack blocks in good shape for a lot less money than if you had to replace them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgrimes Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 OP's very lucky partner here. I just wanted to follow up and let everyone know I got these. It was a complete surprise, and I couldn't be happier. Thanks to everyone who helped steer my partner in the right direction. (For the record, the SLX fits great, and I actually have 2005 Legacy GT Wagon, not a 2008. And no, sadly, it's not a manual. But I still love this car, and have owned it since new. I don't drive it as much as I used to, but I'm keeping it around to learn how to wrench, and to pass along to my kids next year). I've been a member on LGT.com since 03/2006. I don't post much, but read a lot. Shortly after getting the car, I did the jazzymt audio input mod, using the instructions here. About a year and a half ago, I used this site to do the Dual HVAC Double Din conversion and replaced the original head unit with the JDM HVAC controls and a Sony Android Auto head unit (which, made the car feel so much more modern, I love it!). At the same time, I used the instructions here to replace the rear tailgate wiring harness, and install a backup camera. Shortly after that, I replaced the original exhaust with JDM Wangan Axle-Back Mufflers that I bought from a member here. (They sound amazing!) I've done the front brakes and oil changes, and the rest of the maintenance has been done by a local Subaru specialist, or the dealer. Now that I have the Quickjack, I'm looking forward to doing more of the maintenance myself. Up next are the rear pads and rotors. After that, I'm planning to replace the front and rear suspension with a JDM Bilstein GT Rev B set that I bought together with the Wangan exhaust. Eventually, I'd like to figure out to replace the uppipe (hopefully before the cat disentegrates and takes out the turbo). Again, thanks to everyone for their help. And to my very sneaky, amazing partner, if you're reading this, you're the best!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 ^ hopefully your keep us updated as you go forward. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltimatE Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Apologies in advance, I am not the Legacy owner but I'm trying to buy a gift for my partner who is and I know nothing about cars I have researched QuickJacks extensively and need one that's compatible with his 2008 Legacy. I tried to use the QuickJack measurement guide to determine which jack to purchase but am still at a loss. If anyone has a suggestion on these two models please let me know! https://www.quickjack.com/car-lifts/bl-5000slx/ https://www.quickjack.com/car-lifts/bl-5000ext/ I was considering the EXT just to be on the safe side but they are back ordered everywhere which is why I'm trying to figure out if the SLX will work. You have to measure your vehicle(s) to see if you need the ext. I ended up needing the ext version for the 2010 Legacy because the pinch weld lift points were so far apart. It still fits under my 2003 VW Jetta (its close) which is a short car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boredinballard Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 This thread gave me the warm fuzzies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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