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[demoderbydave]

And after rereading the link that says maximum pressure is 1800PSI and these hoses say 4000PSI I certainly would not lose any sleep over it.

Oh yeah where do you think the brake hoses and hard lines on probably all new cars are made?

If you are really worried ...don't stand under it while it is raising!!

 

[demoderbydave]

Oh yeah...lets not forget the chinese steel and welds and cylinders ect...Thats enough on that subject.

I just am happy I have a LIFT!!!!!!!!!

 

[Joe From NY]

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I just am happy I have a LIFT!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, me too, no doubt...

 

[RAYJAY]

I got a set of hex set screws like these:

the set screws are a great idea but i would either grease them or antiseze them a little water and they may never come back out ........

 

[JTSmithson]

Mine shows up today somewhere between 12pm and 2pm. unfortunately, i work until 4pm

Anything i should be looking for immediately? I've read that Dannmar is pretty stand up when it comes to something damaged during shipping.


This is being shipped by Conway, this is coming off a truck with a lift gate, is it safe to assume that this delivery guy has a pallet jack to get it off the truck and be able to drop it relatively where i want it within the garage?

Pics will follow as soon as i get home.

 

[Falcon67]

Almost every lift gate truck I've ever seen has a pallet jack in the back so they can move freight around at stops. The guy from Saia that brought my mill pulled it into the shop for me - nice guy. If it's a hassle at all to get it in there, maybe tip the driver a little cash.

 

[drmoonshine]

Mine shows up today somewhere between 12pm and 2pm. unfortunately, i work until 4pm

Anything i should be looking for immediately? I've read that Dannmar is pretty stand up when it comes to something damaged during shipping.


This is being shipped by Conway, this is coming off a truck with a lift gate, is it safe to assume that this delivery guy has a pallet jack to get it off the truck and be able to drop it relatively where i want it within the garage?

Pics will follow as soon as i get home.

It's like Christmas morning for you and you have to work. I would have called in sick. Anyways please do take pictures. I would assume that the delivery man will manage not to damage anything when moving it into your garage.

 

[Denee007]

I ordered my Maxjax finally!! I"m so excited!!! My husband says, "nice honey", but I know ya'll feel the same way I do!!! Joe (salesguy) said it should be here in Houston next Tuesday! OMG! ok, I feel better now! ; )
dne'

 

[m.james]

I ordered my Maxjax finally!! I"m so excited!!! My husband says, "nice honey", but I know ya'll feel the same way I do!!! Joe (salesguy) said it should be here in Houston next Tuesday! OMG! ok, I feel better now! ; )
dne'

How nice. Congrats for your husband.

 

[murph3204]

I ordered my Maxjax finally!! I"m so excited!!! My husband says, "nice honey", but I know ya'll feel the same way I do!!! Joe (salesguy) said it should be here in Houston next Tuesday! OMG! ok, I feel better now! ; )
dne'

take some pics will ya? I live here in Jersey Village and am really interested in how your install turns out. I'm looking at a purchase 2Q next year. gotta get my garage organized first!

 

[lucky3]

Congrats your like it.

 

[drmoonshine]

Some guy just posted his new MaxJax on the Danmar facebook page, take a look : http://www.facebook.com/DannmarEquipment

lookin' pretty sweet

 

[demoderbydave]

Some pix of my Maxjax installation.

I finally got around to posting some pix of my "permanent but portable" installation. My plan is to (when needed) unbolt and move the column in the center of the floor and leave the one nearest the wall there. I purchased all the supplies at Tractor Supply (about 75.00). When the column is moved I have a couple of hooks in the ceiling that I hang the hose up on to keep it out of the way. There are no leaks, both columns lift at the same speed...MORE OR LESS...but even after NUMEROUS bleedings it was still like that even with the hoses / set up it came with. But now it is much more professional looking...at least to me anyways...there are no hoses to trip over and you don't have to stoop down to raise/lower it . A keen eye might have noticed a bungee cord behind the power unit...i slip it around the lowering lever so you don't have to hold it. NOT OSHA approved...so don't tell anyone The last thing I want to do is get a 45 degree fitting for the outer column so the hose that is sticking out will go straight up instead of bowing out like it does... which I did do. I also changed the fitings on the power unit's hose fittings to 90 degree ones so the hoses tuck in better...not in these pix.

Hopefully this gives someone some ideas of what they can do with theirs...This group has been great in supplying me with info! If anyone close to Spencer wants to check one out...give me a call 508-335-0346.

 

[RAYJAY]

Re: Some pix of my Maxjax installation.

I finally got around to posting some pix of my "permanent but portable" installation. My plan is to (when needed) unbolt and move the column in the center of the floor and leave the one nearest the wall there. I purchased all the supplies at Tractor Supply (about 75.00). When the column is moved I have a couple of hooks in the ceiling that I hang the hose up on to keep it out of the way. There are no leaks, both columns lift at the same speed...MORE OR LESS...but even after NUMEROUS bleedings it was still like that even with the hoses / set up it came with. But now it is much more professionall looking...at least to me anyways...there are no hoses to trip over and you don't have to stoop down to raise/lower it . A keen eye might have noticed a bungee cord behind the power unit...i slip it around the lowering lever so you don't have to hold it. NOT OSHA approved...so don't tell anyone The last thing I want to do is get a 45 degree fitting for the outer column so the hose that is sticking out will go straight up instead of bowing out like it does.

Hopefully this gives someone some ideas of what they can do with theirs...This group has been great in supplying me with info!

very nice install looks like you cut your floor for the install ? any pictures of the floor work ??

and how tall is your ceiling height???

Jeff

 

[demoderbydave]

When I went to drill a pilot / test hole to find out exactly how much cement was there...I remember reading Dannmars website info and it said ...most floors have the minimum required amount of 4 inches..." so I did not give it much thought...I ordered the lift and while i was waiting i could have been doing the (soon to be discovered) required pads. Also that would have sped up the waiting time (a month + to cure)There was only about 3 inches in that spot. Cutting cement and doing all the required work gave me a new respect for my Mason buddies who helped me do it. WHAT A MESS THAT MADE. It was so much of a pain that I did not even think of taking pictures...i never want to think about that day again!!!

But we went way overboard...6 + inches of cement, rebar and some chunks of the original floor mixed in for good measure... The pads are probably much bigger than required but better safe than sorry.
My ceiling height is about 10 feet....

 

[Denee007]

Re: Some pix of my Maxjax installation.

That is awesome your shop is awesome! ! I'd like to mount my pump on the wall like yours! and I was thinking how to run the middle hose~ so that's probably how I'll run my hose. I have my MJ in my garage, just too crazy right now to install it! I hope to be posting my success story in a week or so!
dne'

I finally got around to posting some pix of my "permanent but portable" installation. My plan is to (when needed) unbolt and move the column in the center of the floor and leave the one nearest the wall there. I purchased all the supplies at Tractor Supply (about 75.00). When the column is moved I have a couple of hooks in the ceiling that I hang the hose up on to keep it out of the way. There are no leaks, both columns lift at the same speed...MORE OR LESS...but even after NUMEROUS bleedings it was still like that even with the hoses / set up it came with. But now it is much more professionall looking...at least to me anyways...there are no hoses to trip over and you don't have to stoop down to raise/lower it . A keen eye might have noticed a bungee cord behind the power unit...i slip it around the lowering lever so you don't have to hold it. NOT OSHA approved...so don't tell anyone The last thing I want to do is get a 45 degree fitting for the outer column so the hose that is sticking out will go straight up instead of bowing out like it does.

Hopefully this gives someone some ideas of what they can do with theirs...This group has been great in supplying me with info!

 

[demoderbydave]

Re: Some pix of my Maxjax installation.

Thanks for the kind words about my playroom! I don't know if "awesome" is the word I would use to describe it, especially compared to some I have seen on this site. Someday I plan to finally cover the insulation with plywood and do that snazzy paint on the floor. Of course some day I hope to build my dream garage behind my house (this one is at my parents house about 3 miles from mine) once that money tree starts producing...

But if you work hard enough and look for ways to make money eventually/hopefully you can make some dreams come true. A few years back I never thought I would ever get a lift that I could use in this garage (24 x 30 with 10 ft ceilings). I had a Kwiklift that I bought years ago and once I saw this lift and did some research on it the other one went on craigslist and to my surprise I sold it for almost what I paid for it 8 years later...thats where I came up with most of the cash to buy this... I am looking forward to seeing your set up and any others as well... Happy Holidays!

 

[PaulR]

Hey! I got that same Reznor a half an hour to the west of you, heats my 30x50 incredibly well. Hopefully next year I will have that maxjax just like yours. We'll have to call Bull and have a Western Mass Garage meet and greet with the whole 3 of us that are out here. Paul

 

[demoderbydave]

yup...that heater blows me out of there! If you want to see the lift someday let me know!

 

[JTSmithson]

I thought I'd test it on something I don't care if it breaks...me...

Install went perfectly, didn't want to run the heater anymore without being insulated in there, can't wait to put a car on it. Enjoy the short video of me and my fat ***.

 

[rickycobra]

I thought I'd test it on something I don't care if it breaks...me...

Install went perfectly, didn't want to run the heater anymore without being insulated in there, can't wait to put a car on it. Enjoy the short video of me and my fat ***.

Looks like a fun ride.

 

[Del Swanson]

I'm suprised you don't have to use the epoxy anchors. Looks like a nice set up though.

 

[JTSmithson]

well my brother has access to 2 part epoxy thru his work, so we epoxied the wej-its in as well, i don't think it'll be going anywhere, will try and get a car on it tonite and see what it does.

 

[DogP]

Thanks for posting those pics guys... I've used my MaxJax a few times (tonight included) and really like it, but the hoses/pump do sorta get in the way (my garage is already a little tight, and I've banged my knee on the pump cart too many times trying to squeeze between the car and the pump). The semi-permanent installation seems like the way to go... I just need to order some hoses .

So, nobody is having any problems from varied length hoses? I know that the fluid doesn't compress, so what goes in should come out... but the longer hose should have higher friction, which I guess could mean the flow divider has to push harder on one side to distribute even amounts. I'm certainly no expert... just want to make sure I shouldn't get two long hoses and coil one up to keep the hose lengths even.

Did Dannmar ever comment on why they said not to do this? They didn't say anything about not using longer hoses... just keeping L/R lengths equal, right?

Thanks,
Pat

 

[demoderbydave]

Like i said in my posts earlier...Dannmar said to use equal length hoses and just coil up the difference. (In my opinion due to liability concerns.) In their mind anything other than the way it comes is a modification....But Unofficially it works perfectly...the columns lift equally...MORE OR LESS...no difference than the way it did the day I first got it after NUMEROUS bleedings...I love the lift and the way it is now set up...I even fixed that bowed out line with a 45 degree fitting so the hose goes straight up. Post some pix of your install so we can check it out!

 

[Joe From NY]

yeah man, in a real-life scenario, an installation with unequal length hoses works great. the maxjax is tremendously more usable with the power unit mounted out of the way. it is the best mod you can do

 

[DogP]

I even fixed that bowed out line with a 45 degree fitting so the hose goes straight up. Post some pix of your install so we can check it out!

Cool, thanks... I'll get these hoses ordered, and post some pics as soon as I get it hooked up. BTW, where did you get the 45 degree fitting? I was thinking the same thing, since I'd like to still be able to park on the other side of the garage, but it's a little tight, and I'd hate to accidentally damage it.

Does Northern Tool have them? I'm probably going to order the hoses from them, as well as some stuff for my air compressor.

Thanks,
Pat

 

[m.james]

Cool, thanks... I'll get these hoses ordered, and post some pics as soon as I get it hooked up. BTW, where did you get the 45 degree fitting? I was thinking the same thing, since I'd like to still be able to park on the other side of the garage, but it's a little tight, and I'd hate to accidentally damage it.

Does Northern Tool have them? I'm probably going to order the hoses from them, as well as some stuff for my air compressor.

Thanks,
Pat

Thats good move to prevent damage. Northern tool should have them I would give them a call.

 

[demoderbydave]

It was a lot harder to find a 3/8 npt 45 degree swivel fitting than any other part of this job. I looked all over the web/ebay,Tractor Supply (where I bought the hoses and fittings) and Northern tool (where the lift came from), none of them had one. I did not go to any hydraulic shops...the only place I found one was at Aeroquipts website.

http://www.aeroquip.cc/2049-6-6sinternalpipeswivelxexternalpipe45degreeelbow.aspx

you need 3/8 to 3/8 just in case you did not know...

If I had planned to do what I did when I was assembling the lift I could have changed the fittings at the lift cylinder to make the line (with a 90 degree) go the direction I wanted. But since the lift was already assembled this was the easiest way...I simply unscrewed the quick release fitting, screwed the 45 on and reconnected the fitting. The fitting with shipping cost about $24.00 (not cheap but again I couldn't find it anywhere else) But the end result is it is EXACTLY the way I want it now and it works great. Hope this helps and post some pix!

 

[bmwohio]

Subscribed!!! I am so jealous of the people who have these things in their garage. I would love to have one of these!

Maxjax FTW!!!!

 

[demoderbydave]

I have a maxjax but no BMW...I am jealous of you!!!

 

[DogP]

Heh... it seems that nothing is ever easy. I planned on ordering a few 10ft hoses ( http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200383958_200383958 ), but I can't find any plain couplers from Northern Tool, except for breakaway couplers. That seems like way overkill, and they're not particularly cheap.

I was looking at making my own hoses, but the hose they have ( http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_28100_28100 ) is only 2250 PSI, which is too low IMO (and I've never made hoses before... dunno if it's difficult or not).

Is there a better place to buy this stuff at? The nearest Tractor Supply Co is about an hour away, so I guess I'd rather just order/ship it. I need about 30ft of hose for the far side, and about 10ft for the near side. Then also a 45 degree adapter (I see the link above), and maybe a few 90 degree adapters.

BTW, can hydraulic hose be used as an air hose? I've got a retractable air hose that I'd like on the left side of my air compressor, but the outlet is on the right side, and my hose is a couple feet too short... I can't seem to find a 3/8" air hose shorter than 25 ft, but I can find plenty of short hydraulic hoses.

Thanks,
Pat

 

[Joe From NY]

check this place out: http://hosemachine.com/?p=hose&type=GH781

 

[bmwohio]

I have a maxjax but no BMW...I am jealous of you!!!

Don't get too jealous, its a 97 E36 M3 with 107,000 miles....and with that comes problems as to where I am working on at least every 6 months. Although I am a car nut, so I enjoy working on it. It is a very fun car to drive and I race it too I would definitely recommend an E36 M3 to anyone who is looking for one. Best thing is, there are forums like this one dedicated to the DIY fixing for the car, so in the almost two years since I owned the car, I have not had to pay a mechanic to do any work on the car

Here's a quick pic:

 

[drmoonshine]

Don't get too jealous, its a 97 E36 M3 with 107,000 miles....and with that comes problems as to where I am working on at least every 6 months. Although I am a car nut, so I enjoy working on it. It is a very fun car to drive and I race it too I would definitely recommend an E36 M3 to anyone who is looking for one. Best thing is, there are forums like this one dedicated to the DIY fixing for the car, so in the almost two years since I owned the car, I have not had to pay a mechanic to do any work on the car

Here's a quick pic:

But isn't that the idea of a BMW they are a car that can not be ignore and must always become upkept.

 

[jweezy]

So its cool, I will agree.

However, other than doing minor work, like changing oil. Which would still be hard for me to do with a MaxJak

I am 6'6 I can't even sit down in a chair under that thing.

You can't take your wheels off on it, unless you loosen them before you leave the ground.

What do you guys use it for?

I have been looking at getting a solid 4 post lift.

 

[demoderbydave]

I use it for everything I used to do with the "real" fullsize lift where I work except I sit on my stool and it is in my garage! I can take the wheels off with it in the air...I don't know what you mean...Like it is said in numerous other threads...if you have the room and $ for a "Real" lift buy it...For what it is, costs and can do..The MAXJAX is great!!!

 

[bmwohio]

So its cool, I will agree.

However, other than doing minor work, like changing oil. Which would still be hard for me to do with a MaxJak

I am 6'6 I can't even sit down in a chair under that thing.

You can't take your wheels off on it, unless you loosen them before you leave the ground.

What do you guys use it for?

I have been looking at getting a solid 4 post lift.

There are many many jobs that can be done easier with the car in the air like that - steering, suspension, exhaust, etc etc..........You don't need the car on the ground if you have an impact gun to loosen lugs, you only need it on the ground to re-torque once the job is finished

 

[demoderbydave]

I wouldn't use air hose for hydraulic fluid...most air hose is rated for 300psi or so...
The Maxjax requires (from their specs,not mine) appx 1800PSI. I would not even attempt making my own hoses...prefab ones are available that SHOULD be made by HOPEFULLY someone who knows what they are doing...Unless you like mopping up ATF off the floor...remember that 1800PSI? It would make a nice mess!!!

 

[demoderbydave]

Looks like fun!! I bought a 94 Miata M edition last year and would like to try that with it as well...But they hardly ever break!