MaxJax Transport, Install, Impression, and Comparison

[racerock]

The yellow tiles really help to line vehicles up side to side and front to back. Each vehicle has its own reference points which make subsequent lifts much quicker. The tiles are equidistant from the columns.

With all that money and time spent on your nice garage, ending up with a MaxJax is a letdown.

Looks like you have the height for a proper lift.

 

[racerock]

Be careful with those cinderblocks. They are not designed to load from that direction. You are only using three vertical members for support rather than the five it is designed for. Dont get under it on those blocks.

Not safe at any speed.

 

[racerock]

Nice job VM. Looks like we have a few things in common

I used these 6" extensions on the lift, makes it just high enough for me to comfortably get under the Z.

These 90* elbows make the hoses lay down flatter on the floor.

Very unstable setup there... Yikes

 

[Rodbuilder]

Very unstable setup there... Yikes

I have addressed this in earlier posts. I race that Z06 so it is lowered, I put the pads on the maxjax and raise the car just enough to put the blocks under the wheels and set it down so I can put the extensions on the lift. If it gives you the willies don't do it, I've only done it about 100 times...get over it.

 

[Mr onetwo]

Not safe at any speed.

Do you work for Bendpak or Mohawk? Make your posts have some usefulness please!

 

[tlmartin84]

What is the heaviest thing you all have had on your lifts?

I am guessing that Extended Cab Ram 1500 to weigh in at around 5,000lbs. Anyone have anything any larger on theirs?

 

[440Brian]

F250 Crew cab short bed V10, about 5,500 lbs.

 

[Mr onetwo]

What is the heaviest thing you all have had on your lifts?

I am guessing that Extended Cab Ram 1500 to weigh in at around 5,000lbs. Anyone have anything any larger on theirs?

The black truck(different thread) was a 2500HD with an 8ft bed....6121 lbs. curb weight according to NADA.

 

[Rodbuilder]

What is the heaviest thing you all have had on your lifts?

I am guessing that Extended Cab Ram 1500 to weigh in at around 5,000lbs. Anyone have anything any larger on theirs?

I have had my GMC Yukon Denalis up on mine no problem BUT I do have the epoxy mollies (highly recommended)

 

[Mr onetwo]

I have had my GMC Yukon Denalis up on mine no problem BUT I do have the epoxy mollies (highly recommended)

Plus 1 on the epoxy anchors!!!

 

[phred]

I've never used the max jax but they scare me. You can see a bow in the columns in every photo I've seen of them in use with anything that weighs more than 3000 lbs. they may be safe but I wouldn't work under anything lifted with them


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[jdm5]

I've never used the max jax but they scare me. You can see a bow in the columns in every photo I've seen of them in use with anything that weighs more than 3000 lbs. they may be safe but I wouldn't work under anything lifted with them

Do you have a link/picture?

I've had one for several years and haven't observed any bowing.

 

[Mr onetwo]

I've never used the max jax but they scare me. You can see a bow in the columns in every photo I've seen of them in use with anything that weighs more than 3000 lbs. they may be safe but I wouldn't work under anything lifted with them


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WTF are you talking about?

 

[NewShockerGuy]

Do you have a link/picture?

I've had one for several years and haven't observed any bowing.

+2

WTF are you talking about?

+2 again.


I had a friend that purchased a maxjax off someone... the previous owner or his maxjax didn't even bolt the freaking thing to the ground.... he just used it. Not that I would EVER do that with a lift but the dude used it that way several years and nothing happened. Which makes me wonder what bowing happens... when it didn't happen to the dude that didn't have the thing bolted to the ground.

-Nigel

 

[JettaGetUpandGo]

I had a friend that purchased a maxjax off someone... the previous owner or his maxjax didn't even bolt the freaking thing to the ground.... he just used it. Not that I would EVER do that with a lift but the dude used it that way several years and nothing happened. Which makes me wonder what bowing happens... when it didn't happen to the dude that didn't have the thing bolted to the ground.

That is absolutely nuts. The tops of the columns should want to cave inward towards the car as it's lifted. I would have expected a tremendous amount of force pulling up on those anchors.

 

[Rodbuilder]

+2



+2 again.


I had a friend that purchased a maxjax off someone... the previous owner or his maxjax didn't even bolt the freaking thing to the ground.... he just used it. Not that I would EVER do that with a lift but the dude used it that way several years and nothing happened. Which makes me wonder what bowing happens... when it didn't happen to the dude that didn't have the thing bolted to the ground.

-Nigel

It is just not possible to use the MaxJax without being bolted down, fact.

Either the guy he bought if from is BSing him or he is pulling your leg.

The is NO such thing as the MaxJax bowing period.

And before all whining starts from trolls I DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO WITH MAXJAX OR ANY LIFT MANUFACTURER!

Capt. Van

 

[JohnnyK8]

Now I have read that there is a model of Mohawk 2 post that 'could' be used without bolting to the floor. The baseplate were HUGE . But maxjax..doubtful.




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[DerStig]

What happens while raising the maxjax something goes wrong and it starts a rapid decent? What if one side decents quicker than the other? Remember this is while you are lifting it so there are no safety bars in the system yet. Does it have any safety systems inside that will prevent a fast decent or detect uneven decent and correct (or pause) it?

 

[JohnnyK8]

What happens while raising the maxjax something goes wrong and it starts a rapid decent? What if one side decents quicker than the other? Remember this is while you are lifting it so there are no safety bars in the system yet. Does it have any safety systems inside that will prevent a fast decent or detect uneven decent and correct (or pause) it?

The old max jax does not have a safety latch system other than bars. But I have read the new model does. I'm not 100% sure of that though.


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[Dans Denali]

The new model is out with automatic locking and I'm ready to order it but have a question for you.

Has anyone been able to store a low car under a lifted car? I would like to put my 911 on top and I'm thinking that I could back my Boxster under if I removed the 911 tires and left the Boxster top down?

Thanks,

Dan

 

[JohnnyK8]

The new model is out with automatic locking and I'm ready to order it but have a question for you.

Has anyone been able to store a low car under a lifted car? I would like to put my 911 on top and I'm thinking that I could back my Boxster under if I removed the 911 tires and left the Boxster top down?

Thanks,

Dan

Have you considered a C7000 Triumph?

Here is a video I made of mine. It lifts higher than a MaxJax (72") and is removable just like the maxjax.

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[Dans Denali]

Thanks! That's exactly what I need to stack 2 cars in my man cave. Where is the best place to buy it?

Dan

 

[JohnnyK8]

Thanks! That's exactly what I need to stack 2 cars in my man cave. Where is the best place to buy it?

Dan

Get one from Big Boy Garage Toys in Indiana.

https://www.bigboysgaragetoys.com/products/triumph-c-7000

Or National Auto Tools in Tx who technically owns the rights to the lift.

For storage you probably should use a 4 post lift though. Some guys use two posters for storage but some say the suspension parts get ruined after long duration. I'm not sure I agree with that but to each his own.

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[JohnnyK8]

Hey Dan - pull the trigger yet?

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[Hizzoner]

Greetings, just read your post on the install of the MaxJax lift and would like to chat a little more. I am considering this purchase but have a crack in my slab close to where one of the post need to be. I see you are in the "greater Atlanta" area and I am located just south of Gainesville Ga. Hopefully you can give me some much needed pointers.

 

[JohnnyK8]

Greetings, just read your post on the install of the MaxJax lift and would like to chat a little more. I am considering this purchase but have a crack in my slab close to where one of the post need to be. I see you are in the "greater Atlanta" area and I am located just south of Gainesville Ga. Hopefully you can give me some much needed pointers.

Can you post a picture of the crack. Most likely you need to report if the crack is within 6" of the post. That's the rule of thumb I've read.

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[Hizzoner]

Here is a picture of the crack with a board positioned where I think the lift post should be

 

[JohnnyK81]

Can you post a picture of the crack. Most likely you need to report if the crack is within 6" of the post. That's the rule of thumb I've read.

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Wow. I confused myself there.. "I don't remember writing that!!"

 

[JohnnyK8]

Wow. I confused myself there.. "I don't remember writing that!!"

Lol! I have second guess myself a few times too. My handle is johnnyk81 on another forum.

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[JohnnyK8]

Here is a picture of the crack with a board positioned where I think the lift post should be

I have a feeling that might require a repour in that area. I would ask the manufacturer but they'll play it safe and say repour.

Can you find another position for it?

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[NewShockerGuy]

Have you considered a C7000 Triumph?

Here is a video I made of mine. It lifts higher than a MaxJax (72") and is removable just like the maxjax.

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Every time I watch your video it makes me want to get a C7000 honestly.

I don't dislike the maxjax. I like that the c7000 does lift higher and it has the auto locks. That to me is awesome. I can't stand the stupid purple color though so I'd have to paint the arms...lol

I think the other reason that is holding me back is I'd have to drill more holes in the garage floor and or start cutting the slab and then re-pour because I can not move the lift anywhere but where I currently have it in the garage.

As I understand it they don't come with casters anymore because Maxjax was suing them right?

-Nigel

 

[JohnnyK8]

Every time I watch your video it makes me want to get a C7000 honestly.

I don't dislike the maxjax. I like that the c7000 does lift higher and it has the auto locks. That to me is awesome. I can't stand the stupid purple color though so I'd have to paint the arms...lol

I think the other reason that is holding me back is I'd have to drill more holes in the garage floor and or start cutting the slab and then re-pour because I can not move the lift anywhere but where I currently have it in the garage.

As I understand it they don't come with casters anymore because Maxjax was suing them right?

-Nigel

Thx man! You're right that purple is a bit much but it would only take a few coats of paint to change that.

They do make a C8000 that is black and silver but I think it has a different safety lock set up.

No casters but the one time I did move it I had no problems.

Glad you like our video. Triumph did and sent my son an impacted wrench as a gift. Also their service was excellent. I had a question for them. Asked on Facebook on a Saturday morning at 9am. Had a response in 5 minutes. Problem solved (user error).

Happy lifting!

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[aschen]

Hey gents, this is my first post but I have lurked for a very long time. I am mid process for installing my maxjax. Actually it is technically an MX-6.

I have completely read most of the related threads on this site and I am still a bit uneasy about what to do. I ordered the epoxy based achors from danmar as I was suprised to learn they have superior pull out strength here.

I have a PT slab so I called out a GP radar company to scan for tendons. I am glad I did as there is one pretty much exactly where I wanted to drill. The tech estimated my slab thickness at 5 3/8 in one post area and 5 7/8 to 6" in the other.

The epoxy anchors are 5 7/8 nominal length and call for a 6 1/4 hole. I am exceedingly nervous about not following the anchor instructions to the letter. I have seen the recommendation about using a coffee filter here. I don't love that idea, nor have I seen anything official from Dannmar. Im not even sure of the specifics for this and what a coffee filter will do vs say some paper or tinfoil. I do love coffee but the recommendation seems bizarre.

I cant see how shoving basically a piece of paper in a through hole will guarantee the epoxy will come back up the annular space. I reached out to dannmar help on monday, but haven't heard back. this is a bit disappointing as I have spent 2500$ with them in the last 2 weeks. I would like to see something official or at least specific from them.

I would like to complete the install this week. I am not sure if I should use the wedge style anchors or the epoxy set. Any sage advise from the collective wisdom here is appreciate.
Thanks
Aaron

 

[JohnnyK8]

You could use an anchor sleeve to account for the depth I would guess. Perhaps that is the wrong application.

I'd use a coffee filter though [emoji3]



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[shortykorte]

The coffee filter is used as a backer filler and a seal between the dirt and the faster. It's not intended as a structural item. I would imagine Dannmar will defer to the manual versus commenting on the coffee filter. I had thin concrete and had to do the pad thing on one side.


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[Todd.Brock]

Actually Gabe at Danmar recommended the coffee filter to me a few years ago. I was surprised to say the least. I don't know if it worked but my anchors never pulled out.

I like the anchor sleeves above.

 

[aschen]

Thanks guys, Normally I don't get too crazy about this sort of thing, but I dont want to be nervous every time I get under it

As far as I can tell the manual doesn't have instructions for the epoxy anchors just the wedge type. Ill look closer tonight. The epoxy anchors come with basic instructions from wedge it which of course say you need a non through hole.

Is anybody feeling generous enough to elaborate more on the coffee filter method? Is it just stuff a full size filter all the way into the hole

It still seams like the anchor would push the epoxy right by the filter.

 

[Dannmar Support]

You should check out Dannmar's new MX-6. It's ALI certified with 7 automatic safety locks. And you don't have to paint anything www.maxjaxusa.com

 

[Dannmar Support]

We recommend you call our Tech Support 1-877-432-6627

 

[Dannmar Support]

MaxJax possesses the patent on this portable lift. Anything else is a rip-off and will hear from our legal department. Do your homework on the reviews of these types of knock-offs.