The Ultimate Garage Lift

[volvo]

What did I miss?? I am gone for 24 hrs waiting for Sundays purchase, now I am too late or out ??....H

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Originally Posted by 37Driver
The group buy is on and there's only 9 left at the special pricing, which is friggin great! $1500.00 delivered! Garage Equipment Supply Inc. (www.gesusa.com) is the distributor. If you want one, call Marco immediately at 800-261-7729 ext. 125 and put down your deposit. Drop Jeff Kritzer's name and tell him you're a forum member to get this price.

Thanks a bunch Jeff!

What you have posted above is in direct contridiction to what has been posted here......


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Originally Posted by DHR
Hello to all of you that have expressed interest in the "Ultimate Garage Lift". The much anticipated MaxJax group buy will be made available to Garage Journal members only Sunday February 15, 2009. The special group buy offer will be made to those residing in the United States and Canada. This offer will be one of a kind and is being listed on Garage Journal only. Those located in Hawaii, Alaska and Canada are welcome to sign up, but additional shipping fees will apply.

This is how the group buy will work...

A special MaxJax group buy website will be made available for interested group buyers to visit and sign up.
First come, first serve – the first 20 interested buyers that sign up and "submit" their order will be awarded the special price of $1500.00 delivered.
The official sign-up will begin at EXACTLY 3:00PM, Pacific Time, Sunday February 15, 2009.
The website address will be - www.maxjaxusa.com/groupbuy
User Name…MaxJaxGB
Password…GBMaxPass
The group buy will continue until 20 buyers are confirmed.
Only one MaxJax per buyer.

Please mark your calendars and/or earmark this post. In the future, other group buy offers may be made available but not at this introductory price. Why are we giving this fine product away at such an incredible price? - Because the MaxJax is a new product and we can't imagine a better way to reach the masses quicker than through the fan-base of Garage Journal and their influence on DIY'ers and their passion for quality tools and equipment.

Good luck.

Buzz Guilbalt
General Manager
Dannmar Equipment / MaxJax USA
http://www.maxjaxusa.com

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[Junkman]

Left hand has no idea what the right hand is doing. Best that I can figure......

 

[normieg]

Customer Testimonials from a product that isnt availiable yet...that's great, I do enjoy more opportunities for my sarcasm.

What is the lifting capacity?
How far does it lift....the pics show some light weight cars..what about my half ton trucks? The price is not the cheapest on the market, but without more specs, it's hard to compare. some specs for the install would have prevented some of the confusion on this site.

come spring I'm having my garage moved back from the road 10 feet, and pouring a new slab, etc. (Right now, the snow from the snow plow hits the doors.). What about footings for your unit? or does it install onto a 5 inch slab.

 

[Old61]

Customer Testimonials from a product that isnt availiable yet...that's great, I do enjoy more opportunities for my sarcasm.

Have you read any of this thread? Pre-production samples are out being tested.
I think all of your questions have been answered. You can do some research here: http://www.maxjaxusa.com/downloads/MaxJax-Flyer.pdf

 

[427HISS]

All the information is on their websites, even the specs. Like Old61 said, read and research. I don't understand these people. Oh well. lol

 

[ghlkal]

Anyone actually have this lift?

(sorry if I missed this - I tried to look at every page in this post )

I'm interested in this lift. Is there anyone on this board who is a "tester" and actually has the lift. I'd love to hear the opinion of someone who has one. (I know they aren't released to the public yet, and I know about the group buy on 15 Feb)

Thanks

 

[revlover]

Hey ghlkal, welcome to GJ!

Check out this thread... you should find all the answers there...

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26368&

 

[ghlkal]

Thanks revlover ...

 

[427HISS]

With my research, I've seen the concrete PSI that is needed, but I can't find it ?

Also, needing a 4" concrete floor, most contractors use 1x4 boards that are what,...(can't think) 3.5" 3.75, is the enough ?

With modern garages, say from the 70's, what is the general thickness ?
Is there a building code for garage concrete thickness ?

 

[Junkman]

Most garage floors are at least 4" in overall thickness. Most times, they are a little shallower at the edges than in the middle. Unless you were there when it was poured, you have no way to know for certain, unless you do some test borings. I believe that 2500 PSI is the lowest grade of concrete that you can buy. If the contractor watered it down to make it easier to place, then it will not be as strong. Lots of variables when it comes to concrete.

 

[Junkman]

This has to be the most revolutionary car lift of the century...

 

[C2C6Z06]

So, who are we supposed to contact for the $1500 deal? Garage Equipment or wait for the Max Jax web page on 2/15 ???

 

[go4dave]

Thats a good question. I'd write to JSK, and ask him. You can't go wrong with this lift. I had my hands on the 1 and only 1 at the time at SEMA... It is so multi functional. I can use it outside, on my concrete slab for my chopper or my car, or my 3/4T truck. As long as it's not over 7,000 lbs you can lift it (of course you have to use both posts. But my chopper on a single post is perfect.

 

[revlover]

The $1500 deal is for that group buy thing on 2/15... wow that's two Sundays from now! It's only for the first 20 people that sign up... good luck

 

[goodfellow]

It's a stupid model. It'll be a stampede -- and feelings will get hurt. You can count on that!!!

 

[427HISS]

It's a stupid model. It'll be a stampede -- and feelings will get hurt. You can count on that!!!

Why is that ?????
It's a great model.

 

[goodfellow]

Too many buyers want the lift at the discounted price. From reading the posts, some members were already communicating purchases directly with Jeff. Now that Danmar is involved, the game has changed.

We'll see -- I do hope it works to everyone's satisfaction.

 

[427HISS]

I agree,..........I want one.
Their a great company so, I'm sure they'll treat us right.

 

[wachuko]

Is simple... if I can't get it at the 1,500.00 price I will keep working with my mid-rise. Hope they consider extending the 1.5K offer beyond those 20 folks... I do hope to get in the 20 list

 

[Shocker]

I will do my best to get on the 20 list, but if not, I will buy something else...

 

[sbarton]

Yeah, I'm kinda putting all my eggs in one basket here. I've been holding off purchasing other lifts while wating for this one and now I won't be able to afford it if I can't get it at the $1500 price.

-Scott

 

[Yoke]

I was one of the first to show interest in the lift, if you go back through the posts, and I think it's a great lift but I'm not getting into a ******* match with other members and I'm not going to sit on this site or try calling into some buisness at a certain time to get a deal. I'll just go save the money I was going to spend on the lift and get me a double garage where I can get a full size hoist

I still think it's an amazing deal and one hell of a hoist.

 

[Shocker]

You are right about that. Seems like a decent lift for a good price. I was going to go with a 4 post from Best Buy Auto Equipment (8k ETL certified lift for $1800).

I can wait if I have to. Looks like the asphalt is going to cost a bit more...dammit..

 

[Ironcrow]

It's a BS sales plan. Homey don't play that game. If I wanted one of these, I'd call whenever I felt like it in, say, the next 6 weeks and ask for the 'special' price. If they said no, I'd buy something from the competition.

 

[revlover]

Where's the competition? I mean, a comparable lift to the MaxJax?

 

[427HISS]

So far, I don't think anyone but, once this catches on, some other company will make their own version.

 

[porschedude996TT]

I too have been following this development for aome time, but never had my questions answered.

Why doesn't it lift to a comfortable standing height?

Is it a safety of handling issue? (Taller Lift)

Can we expect a big brother to this lift?

 

[427HISS]

This company has been building lifts for a long time now for commercial use and shops that have high ceilings. But finally,....they listened to enough people that wanted a small portable, low ceiling 2 post lift for our home garages. Thank God they did. This makes life so much easier. With this lift, being on my knees, sitting on a comfortable chair or bending over a little far out weighs being on my back. You can easily change out transmissions, getting to all the nuts/bolts ect.. to remove a engine, suspension work, remove the wheels/tires, brake work ect...... This company and many,....others have the taller lifts. Remember, this is made for the average home owners low ceiling garage.

 

[Junkman]

I too have been following this development for aome time, but never had my questions answered.

Why doesn't it lift to a comfortable standing height?

Is it a safety of handling issue? (Taller Lift)

Can we expect a big brother to this lift?

I don't see them offering a taller lift that will be between this and there other lifts for one reason. You either have the hight for the standard 2 post lift, or you don't. This is the in-between lift. It is between a floor jack, and a standard 2 post lift.

So far, I don't think anyone but, once this catches on, some other company will make their own version.

This is a patented item, and if someone else is going to knock it off, then they will have quite a patent fight on there hands. It isn't like knocking off a watch, that is small and easy to copy. There is way too much engineering that has gone into the development of this lift for someone else to copy it and get away with doing so. Besides, there is a limited market for this type of lift, and the costs of making enough changes to the design to get past a patent infringement suit would be monumental.

 

[427HISS]

Junkman- that's fantastic.

I would hate to invent this lift and have numerous copy cats out there with out, the quality and safety fractures of the MaxJax.

 

[ovilla]

I'm not trying to bad mouth the Max Jax lift or anything but do these testimonials seem fake to anyone else? "Omar's" testimonial seems really over the top. Look at page 6 and 7 in this:http://www.maxjaxusa.com/downloads/maxjax-garage-lift.pdf

I really like the lift and I already signed up to buy one, I'm just curious what others think.

Yes, those are my words. What can I say, I was extremely excited (still am). I was talking to Jeff a good 6 months before he even announced it to GJ and he had been telling me that they were coming out with a new type of lift. Anyway, I kept bugging him about it so after a while I wore him down and he was kind enough to show me some "spy pics" of the lift, as long as I promised to keep it to myself as he said they were waiting on some patents.

So, imagine being probably the first guy ever to see it in an email (unpainted no less). Hell yeah, I was excited and wrote those comments back to him the very same night I got his email. Keep in mind that all of you have had time to read and re-read others comments and see all the glossy specs and reviews and discuss it to great length (since you're excited too - and were even more excited the very 1st time you even heard of it). When I got it, it was a bunch of different pics with a mini write up. After I saw it (still in the email as I do not have one myself), I thought it was the coolest thing since sliced bread.

I really do think that this will be the #1 seller for BendPak. The price point is competitively priced and the ease of installation is going to appeal to a mass market of home mechanics. I predict that most buyers will be folks with 8' ceilings who've been wanting a 2 post for a long time and never thought they'd be able to get one. Heck, look at how many folks are already complaining that they need to sell more than just 20 on the group buy.

P.S. My reference to the dry disconnects come from having been around them when I was in the USAF, having watched mechanics take Hummers apart all the time out in the field.


Omar

 

[427HISS]

Hello Omar, please don't let anyone take the excitment out of you !
This lift is exactly,.....what a lot of us have been waiting for.

Kevin

 

[phrogs]

so with this info infront of me I was going to purchase a bendpak 2 post XPR-9F or the dannmar D9-2 but if he owns both companies I wonder just how close the lifts are to each other in construction I was looking at the one for low cealings.
and the price difference is about 400-500 between the two


This lift is interesting as well but it seems for the money I might as well just get the normal one.

BendPak + Dannmar... Definite connection...

http://www.bendpak.com/senior_management.php

Gary Henthorn, CEO of BendPak

http://www.dannmar.com/about-dannmar.html

Gary Henthorn, Owner of Dannmar

Interesting...

 

[427HISS]

Well you have to remember, the JaxMax is made for the low ceilings of the typical home owner's garage. The total height's are-

MaxJax- 89"
D9-2 - 113"
XPR-9F -128"

I showed my mechanic friend the JaxMax, that has his own shop with four 2-post lifts, and said,
"that's awesome" !

 

[wachuko]

so with this info infront of me I was going to purchase a bendpak 2 post XPR-9F or the dannmar D9-2 but if he owns both companies I wonder just how close the lifts are to each other in construction I was looking at the one for low cealings.
and the price difference is about 400-500 between the two

This lift is interesting as well but it seems for the money I might as well just get the normal one.

The target user/buyer for this lift is the one with low ceilings in their garage. If that is not an issue for you it makes no sense. Go with the normal units. Get a two-post asymmetric unit...

 

[G-force]

Well you have to remember, the JaxMax is made for the low ceilings of the typical home owner's garage. The total height's are-

MaxJax- 89"
D9-2 - 113"
XPR-9F -128"

I showed my mechanic friend the JaxMax, that has his own shop with four 2-post lifts, and said,
"that's awesome" !

Since you listed the total heights, can you please give the total vehicle lift height of each lift as well? That being the maximum distance from undercarraige to ground at full lift.

Thank-you.

 

[Junkman]

Here is a link to the website for the Max Jack........

Here is a link to the specifications........

 

[427HISS]

Thank you jackman, I slept in this morning.

Here's is a video also.

http://www.maxjaxusa.com/maxjax-lifting-system/maxjax-video.html

FAQs - InstallationIs installation included in the price of a MaxJax™ lift?
Installation is not included. Although most users install the anchors themselves, we are able to source a local contractor if you are not comfortable in doing so. If you would like to have a local independent contractor install your lift anchors, MaxJax™ can help arrange by recommending a certified installer in your area.
How much would it cost for a professional installer to install my lift anchors?
Professional installers would charge between $95.00 and $150.00 per unit depending on your location.
Do I need any special tools to install my lift?
The only specialty tool required is a rotary hammer drill and 7/8" drill-bit for the drop-in anchors. If you don't have a rotary hammer drill you can usually rent one. Other tools required will be standard wrenches.
Does my lift come with anchor bolts and/or the hardware to mount it to the floor?
MaxJax™ lifts ship with all necessary anchors and bolts required for mounting the unit to your floor.
What size are the anchor bolts and what size drill bit do I need?
The drop-in anchors for all MaxJax™ lifts are 5/8" diameter x 4" long. A rotary hammer drill and 7/8" concrete bit is required for installation.
Is electrical hard wiring included in installation?
Electrical work is not necessary. The standard power unit features a dual voltage 115/208-230-volt AC, single phase motor with an industrial-grade power cord and standard household plug.
What type of power outlet/source is needed to operate my lift?
Our standard power unit will require a 15-amp breaker for 110-volt operation and a 25-amp breaker if you choose to run on 208-230-volts.
Does the hydraulic fluid come with the lift?
Due to current DOT and insurance laws regarding the transport of hydraulic oils ( DOT / Section 1 -- Hazardous Ingredients, DOT / Section 2 -- Fire and Explosion Hazards and DOT / Section 3 -- Health Hazards ) hydraulic fluid is to be supplied by the end-user only and will be required for operation. MaxJax™ lifts are designed to operate using standard 10-weight, non-foaming, non-detergent hydraulic oil or Dexron-III ATF fluid. This is available in virtually any automotive store.
How much hydraulic fluid is required for my new MaxJax™ lift?
7-quarts
Do I need a special floor or foundation to support my lift?
Most residential or commercial foundations are strong enough to support a MaxJax™ lift. The minimum requirements is 2500-3000 PSI 4" thick concrete. Be sure to check your floor on the possibility of it being a post tension slab. In this case contact the building architect before drilling. Visually inspect the site where the lift is to be installed and verify the concrete is in good condition and free of cracks or other defects.
Should I pre-mount the drop-in anchors in fresh concrete?
If you are careful to locate the anchors at precisely the correct spacing and depth, this is an optional method of install. Always consult concrete professional when installing new concrete and/or pre-mounting the
drop-in anchors.
Ordering Shipping Installation Products Support

Analysis: Base plate anchor bolts (3 on outside edge) in tension. Analysis was performed using published Allowable Stress Design (ASD) "Design of Base Plates"......"Moments of Large Effective Eccentricities" formulas and procedures.

Formulas:

fp = 0.7 x fc

e = M/P

f1 = fp x B x N1 / 2

A = f1+/-(f12 - (.667 x fp x B) x (PA1+M)).5 / (fpxB/3)

T = (fp x A x B / 2) - P

T per bolt = T / # bolts

Safety Factor = Ultimate Bolt Strength / T per Bolt

Design Factors:

Fc = 3000psi (Strength of concrete)

# bolts in tension = 3

Anchor Bolt Ultimate Strength = 12,580 lbs. PD58, 5/8" Wej-It Drop in Anchor, installed in 3000psi concrete per manufacturer's instructions.

Compressive Load = 3383 lbs. (3000 lbs. lifting + 383 lbs. lift assembly weight)

Moment = 124598 in-lb (per ALI B-4 lift diagram arm extension at rated load)

Moment = 138549 in-lb (with fully extended arms)

Results:

Tension stress per bolt = 2,838 lb tension, loaded per ALI B-1 diagram.
Tension stress per bolt = 3,238 lb tension, loaded per Arms Fully Extended.


Safety Factor = 443% (based on ALI B-1 arm extension)



Lifting Capacity: 6,000 Lbs. / 2727 Kg.
Style: Portable Two Post Lift
Overall Height: 89" / 2261 mm.
Height of Column: 64" / 1626 mm.
Typical Width (Outside of Base Plate): 105" - 125" / 2667 mm. - 3175 mm.
Arm Reach (Min.): 24" / 610 mm.
Arm Reach (Max.): 44" / 610 mm.
Min. Pad Height: 3.5" / 89 mm.
Max. Lift Height (Pad only): 45" / 1143 mm.
Max. Lift Height (With 3" Adapter): 52" / 1321 mm.
Motor: 110-220 VAC / 50-60 Hz. 1Ph.
Time of full Rise: 30-Seconds
Individual Column Weight: 300 Lbs. / 136 Kg.
Shipping Weight: 880 Lbs. / 399 Kg.
Shipping Dimensions: 14" x 64" x 40" / 356 mm. x 1626 mm. x 1016 mm.

 

[jim_l]

is the group buy still open, i want one, thanks

 

[goodfellow]

Welcome Jim; the group buy is over, but the manufacturer is willing to work with you on a "one-on-one" basis.

Here is the group buy thread -- contact info is in the thread

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30425&highlight=MaxJax

good luck!!