Max Jax vs Bendpak mid rise

[Bigtnwa]

New to the forum. Would like some opinions on if anyone has used or has pros and cons on the Max Jax lift and the Bendpak I think mx6 mid rise can't decided between the two and need a little help.

Thanks
Big t

 

[Bosque]

Do you want to be able to remove your exhaust, and access the underside of your car?
If you do you need the maxjax.
If not the bendpak will get it up for doing suspension work.

If it was me, I would get the maxjax. If It is what I did do, I got a full size 2 post and sent the tops into the attic.

 

[Bigtnwa]

Yes I think I like the fact that the Max Jax gives me total access. Need more info on the mounting I assume that the five bolt into the concrete is sufficient. I am not an engineer but worry that it dose not fall over. I am sure it has been well tested. Any comments are welcome.

 

[c4cruiser]

The attaching system for the MaxJax works fine using the supplied wedge-style anchors, but you need to confirm that your floor slab meets the minimum thickness as specified in the installation instructions. IIRC, you can download the install document from the MaxJax website so it will give you a good idea as to how to install it. It is a DIY install although a helper would be good for lifting some of the components.

Specifically, the concrete floor thickness needs to be a minimum of 4" and there should be no cracks within 6" of the area where the holes will be drilled for the anchors. If you do a search using "MaxJax" as a search term, you should get a number of threads that have some nice detailed information about this lift and how people did their install.

 

[regguy1]

Read through this thread:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71225

Here's a great comparison thread: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=75488&highlight=maxjax+installation+comparison

 

[Bigtnwa]

Thanks for the info I will look at these sites.