Recent content by alanjd93

Also If you bought the older M6K early on, it's worth reading up on technical l service bulletins under the "downloads" tab on Maxjax's website. There have been a few updates since it's original release. When I bought mine in 2020 it came with TSBs 68 and 69 and updated fittings and hoses in the...

If anyone is interested in an upgrade for the flimsy stock arm lock release rings, Rotary FJ7985-1 is a much sturdier option. Tested one out off a lift from work and it fits perfect. The original ones wanted to pull apart when trying to release the arm locks, would probably be better suited as a...

I understand what you're saying, I wouldn't advocate for anyone on here to do that either. I just think it's a little misleading to rebrand something as "Bigger" and "Badder" when it sure seems like the exact same thing. I get why the reps at Maxjax wouldn't be able to condone lifting over...

That's what I would think too, but it specifies the same part number of 5502043 in both the M6K and M7K manuals. Doesn't necessarily mean they didn't update the part, but I would think they would designate a new number to avoid confusion with people ordering parts for the different models.

M6K arm pivot pins are 1.5" as well. I got 2.39" OD and 1.5" ID for the cylinder

I take this back... I couldn't find any info in the Wayback Machine or the forums to support it. Looks like it's always been 6K lbs up until recently.

Yeah, I got essentially the same. Measured it in a couple different spots and it was between .220-.230. Baseplate seems to be about 5/8" thick and the ram is about 1/2".

If you have the ceiling height and the means I'd go for it! Asymmetric is the way to go. No more door dings lol

Here are a few pictures and measurements of my M6K... Pardon the cluttered garage and rust-bucket hoist queen....

Haha I'm glad you agree, I have a buddy who spells his with two Ls and an E and he's insistent his is the right way! Thanks for taking the time to send those pics. I'm in Michigan, otherwise I'd be interested in seeing the 7K in person as well. I'll take some pics with measurements and send them...

Just want to clarify, I LOVE this lift and have had it for 4 years without any major issues. The folks at Bendpak have been good to me and really helped me out when Dannmar went insolvent after my original order was placed. Hell, I like it so much I would seriously consider buying it again! I...

Does anybody know what the actual, physical difference between the new M7K and the older, post-Dannmar M6K that allows the extra 1,000 lb capacity? Their website simply says "Our engineers found a way to let you safely lift up to 7,000 lbs." I called up Bendpak and Maxjax product specialists to...