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[Cardinal Flyer]

Help: Want to Switch from "Dry" to Epoxy Anchors

Have had my lift installed for just over a year, and like most here absolutely love it!
HOWEVER, I must have done a poor job drilling the anchor holes as but 3 anchors require constant re-torquing, and 1 anchor will no longer torque to specs. So I want to pull all the original anchors and replace them with the epoxied anchors; need to re-use current holes to maintain current lift position in the garage.
Wondering if others have done this how they got the original anchors out. Have never used a wheel puller but I'm thinking that might be the answer, but there are dozens of different types/styles per Google search. I'm ASSuming that the epoxy will be able to cope with any distortion in the hole size due to pulling the old anchors (?).
Any and all advice/suggestions would be REALLY appreciated!

 

[JohnnyK8]

Can you push the old anchors through the slab? That's what I have seen people do for various reasons.

If you have 4-5" slab this might be the ticket.

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[Cardinal Flyer]

Thanks for the suggestion Johnny!
My slab runs between 5 & 6" so I was hoping someone might have tried pulling instead of pounding. I'm thinking pulling might be less work since most of the anchors are already somewhat loose.
But if I don't find a way to pull them I guess it'll be Sledge Hammer Party Time!

 

[JohnnyK8]

Another option might be to use that big ol' drill that you used to install them and hog out the anchors. After you thin the walls of them a little they might want start to spin loose. It's a lotta work but but might be less destructive. We don't want to cone out the bottom of the concrete.

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[Franc944]

So I just got my Maxjax used off craigslist for $800

I spent $85 on concrete anchors from Dannmar

I ordered 35’ or hose and got the fittings from Amazon

I bled it for a long time. Still lifts way uneven. One side is just way faster up
N down. I’m about to try this valve that should do the trick to slow down the quick side

Prince WFC-600 Wolverine Flow Control Valve, Carbon Steel, In-Line, 8 gpm Max Flow, 3/8" NPTF https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005984VO4/?tag=atomicindus08-20

What are your thoughts on this fix?

 

[wisdomination]

Just got my MX-6 today looking to install it within the month, depending on how much free time I have and availability on new fittings/custom hoses. My garage is too tight ��

 

[wisdomination]

Btw anyone with a 4 door shortbed 2nd gen Tacoma. Looking for column placement suggestions.

 

[sreeb]

Epoxy anchor sizing.

Looking at the wej-it specs, it appears that 1/2-13 power-sert epoxy inserts are stronger than the 5/8-11 power-drop mechanical inserts which are supposed to be adequate if installed properly.

The 5/8-11 epoxy insert install spec requires 6-1/4" on concrete which I don't have so they would need some unknown amount of de-rating.

The 1/2-13 epoxy insert requires a 4-1/8" hole depth so I can install them per spec. 1/2-13 insert also violates minimum space less.

Assuming that you are starting from scratch and not trying to rescue your existing holes, does it really make sense to use the 5/8" epoxy inserts.

 

[sreeb]

So I just got my Maxjax used off craigslist for $800

I spent $85 on concrete anchors from Dannmar

I ordered 35’ or hose and got the fittings from Amazon

I bled it for a long time. Still lifts way uneven. One side is just way faster up
N down. I’m about to try this valve that should do the trick to slow down the quick side

Prince WFC-600 Wolverine Flow Control Valve, Carbon Steel, In-Line, 8 gpm Max Flow, 3/8" NPTF https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005984VO4/?tag=atomicindus08-20

What are your thoughts on this fix?

I think it shouldn't work since the system is designed with a geared positive displacement valve that sends exactly the same amount of oil to each cylinder without regards to pressure or flow rate.

You should probably either buy a valve from dannmar or track down the chinese company that makes them.

Or you could tear into the valve to see if it is repairable.

 

[Denwood]

So I just got my Maxjax used off craigslist for $800

I spent $85 on concrete anchors from Dannmar

I ordered 35’ or hose and got the fittings from Amazon

I bled it for a long time. Still lifts way uneven. One side is just way faster up
N down. I’m about to try this valve that should do the trick to slow down the quick side

Prince WFC-600 Wolverine Flow Control Valve, Carbon Steel, In-Line, 8 gpm Max Flow, 3/8" NPTF https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005984VO4/?tag=atomicindus08-20

What are your thoughts on this fix?

That should work..there's a few others who've done the same. My Maxjax is typically about an inch out on one side.

 

[mbrock]

Ordered a maxjax Black Friday and assembling now that Christmas stuff is out of the garage. The box was banged up in transit and the cart wheels are missing. I realize I can call Danamar but if it’s cheap and easy I’ll probably pick up a couple casters from a local store and make them work. Anyone know roughly how tall these are? The part list doesn’t say. I know the cart hub is 1/2”. Any insight is appreciated. Will post pics of install when done. TIA

 

[ochristofferson]

Ordered a maxjax Black Friday and assembling now that Christmas stuff is out of the garage. The box was banged up in transit and the cart wheels are missing. I realize I can call Danamar but if it’s cheap and easy I’ll probably pick up a couple casters from a local store and make them work. Anyone know roughly how tall these are? The part list doesn’t say. I know the cart hub is 1/2”. Any insight is appreciated. Will post pics of install when done. TIA

My cart (a few years old) has a 5" diameter wheel. HTH.

 

[mbrock]

Thanks. I got some temp casters from HF and drilled them out to fit. Not perfect but will work for a week until Danamar replacements arrive.

 

[ttod]

Re: Help: Want to Switch from "Dry" to Epoxy Anchors

Have had my lift installed for just over a year, and like most here absolutely love it!
HOWEVER, I must have done a poor job drilling the anchor holes as but 3 anchors require constant re-torquing, and 1 anchor will no longer torque to specs. So I want to pull all the original anchors and replace them with the epoxied anchors; need to re-use current holes to maintain current lift position in the garage.
Wondering if others have done this how they got the original anchors out. Have never used a wheel puller but I'm thinking that might be the answer, but there are dozens of different types/styles per Google search. I'm ASSuming that the epoxy will be able to cope with any distortion in the hole size due to pulling the old anchors (?).
Any and all advice/suggestions would be REALLY appreciated!

From the WeJit FAQ's. Can I remove Wej-It Anchor-TITE wedge anchors?
Wej-It Ankr-TITE anchors can be removed using one of two methods. Core drill around the anchor and remove the core/anchor. Use hydraulic equipment to pull the anchor out of the hole. However, for the anchor to be removed by this method, there will probably be surface spalling and damage to the inside circumference of the base material hole. Also, there is a possibility that the anchor will break, leaving a portion of the body in the hole.

I have the same problem and wish I'd used Epoxy. One possibility is to step it over the bad anchor and drill three new holes. I am considering that myself.

 

[MotoCARR]

Anyone with a large spectrum of vehicles that they need to lift? Care to share your outer post dimensions?

I'm struggling with where to set my posts at. Largest would be a regular cab short bed Silverado smallest would be a Miata.

I would need to lift both, but most importantly lift the Miata, coupes, sedans, etc. If I had to live with an inconvenience like having to crawl out the truck window because the post would be too close to open the door, I would be ok with that. It would be rare that the truck would be on the lift.

 

[ochristofferson]

Anyone with a large spectrum of vehicles that they need to lift? Care to share your outer post dimensions?

I'm struggling with where to set my posts at. Largest would be a regular cab short bed Silverado smallest would be a Miata.

I would need to lift both, but most importantly lift the Miata, coupes, sedans, etc. If I had to live with an inconvenience like having to crawl out the truck window because the post would be too close to open the door, I would be ok with that. It would be rare that the truck would be on the lift.

You can always put in multiple sets of anchors to accommodate a wide range of widths:

 

[MotoCARR]

You can always put in multiple sets of anchors to accommodate a wide range of widths:
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There I was thinking that, but figured there would be some ill effects on the concrete having so many holes close together. There isn’t an issue with doing that so close together?

 

[Sotex]

Btw anyone with a 4 door shortbed 2nd gen Tacoma. Looking for column placement suggestions.

I did the max width from instruction book,no problems.

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[MotoCARR]

Is that corolla the smallest car you’ve lifted?

 

[Jvvmusme]

Brakes on the Fozzie....MaxJax still flawless after all this time.Still the single best purchase I have ever made for the garage!

best purchase ever until you buy a scroll compressor
now I m not sure which buy is better

 

[Jvvmusme]

Installed my MaxJax almost 2 years ago today, and this thread was a wealth of information.

About 1.5 years ago I took it down (including disconnecting hydraulic lines) and set it aside in my garage, and this weekend set it up again for the second time. I was pleasantly surprised when it worked 100% perfectly on the first try.

I have the 6" extensions. I think I'm correct in assuming that it is not safe to combine the 3" and 6" extensions for a total of 9". Can someone please confirm?

i see no problem in combining extensions

 

[Sotex]

Is that corolla the smallest car you’ve lifted?

Did the golf cart, this thing paid for itself the first time my vette went up..I got one of the last cheap one's. It was like $1600. They went up.

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[MotoCARR]

Awesome, I think I'm going to go max as well! Thanks Sotex for posting.

 

[Sotex]

Awesome, I think I'm going to go max as well! Thanks Sotex for posting.

No prob,,those short tripod jacks are great for added security.when in place you can swing off the bumper and the car won't budge..Very safe.

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[MotoCARR]

No prob,,those short tripod jacks are great for added security.when in place you can swing off the bumper and the car won't budge..Very safe.

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Are those Greg Smith stands?

 

[Sotex]

Are those Greg Smith stands?

Yessir

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[ochristofferson]

There I was thinking that, but figured there would be some ill effects on the concrete having so many holes close together. There isn’t an issue with doing that so close together?

Not really as long as you don't have any cracking between holes. The anchor (if using the epoxy ones) also acts to help hold it all together.
In reality you don't need to do the full grid like I have - you could skip a row and then repeat the original pattern. There is plenty of adjustment available with the MaxJax.

 

[MotoCARR]

I see what the hype is about. Not 24hrs after install already doing a brake job .

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[Unhdsm]

i see no problem in combining extensions

Danmar told me it's fine, but no more than that.

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[JRC3]

No prob,,those short tripod jacks are great for added security.when in place you can swing off the bumper and the car won't budge..Very safe.

Here's another option for stands. They are beasts. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=397383

 

[Sotex]

I see what the hype is about. Not 24hrs after install already doing a brake job .

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Hell yeah!! Looks cold in that garage.

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[MotoCARR]

Here's another option for stands. They are beasts. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=397383

I wish they were still $199 for the pair

 

[MotoCARR]

Hell yeah!! Looks cold in that garage.

I'm still on the fence about replumbing the wall heater to the front of the house where my gas meter was moved to. Had the propane tank and space heater cookin for a while, 20 deg outside and it was 60 in the garage.

Working in T-shirts in the winter!

 

[JRC3]

I wish they were still $199 for the pair

The ebay link shows then at $186. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sunex-1410...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[JarcustomsLLC]

Bought it black friday, only issue I had (my fault) i didnt lube the inside as well as I thought and it binded and got stuck lowering, car was tilted almost a foot

I got it loose and lowered and called dannmar, they were super cool and send me detailed pics of where to lube on the inside

havent had an issue since

Will get my CTSV sedan on it soon after some ramps show up (too low on the front)

Cant post links yet

 

[curiousB]

Re: Sunex tripod stands


Are the discreet holes and link good enough to align to the lift stops? Is there one with a threaded adjustment for say 2-4” of continuous adjustment between the link stops?

 

[curiousB]

Enjoying my M-6







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[banksc]

I got it loose and lowered and called dannmar, they were super cool and send me detailed pics of where to lube on the inside

Mind sharing those locations? Good reference to have here. Thanks!

 

[darkbuddha]

A question for any of you guys that have installed your MaxJax or M-6: I'm trying to follow the instructions for the assembly of my M-6 starting with the hydraulic fittings that attach to the base of the cylinders, and I found that according to the instructions that I'm supposed to use two 45 degree fittings per side, but I only received one per side. Which one did you folks get? One or two per side?

In any case, I wanted to share this experience: I called and left a message for my sales guy at gesusa.com requesting the two missing fittings be shipped out to me. I ended up getting a call back from a woman in the "technical department" telling me the assembly manual was a "misprint" and that I only needed one per side. When I nicely requested that she send me the updated manual with the correct assembly instructions, she turned very sharp and edgy, telling me they didn't have an updated manual and reiterating over and over it was just a misprint. I pointed out that someone put a lot of work into this supposed misprint with 6 different places (between parts list, written instructions, and multiple pictures) showing the need for the additional 45, including a very clear picture on the product page for the lift on Dannmar's website. Ultimately, she became very rude, cut me off, raised her voice, and said she didn't want to argue (which she already had), and that she's sending me the 45s I requested. Not a very promising start to my post-sale customer service experience.

 

[curiousB]

You only need one 45, the fitting should point upward. The manual is wrong, the parts shipped correct