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Old 03-17-2011, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Twood
...Are their alternatives to the Maxjax or is this the best of this type of unit...
As two-post lift goes, only alternative of its kind for now.

There are other types of lifts that you can consider that would leave the middle of the car free, but I have no experience with them on a Porsche...



All I am suggesting is that if you can, find something that will free up the middle (bottom) section of the car so you can work on anything with more comfort.

I had a mid-rise and it was used well... and a two-post lift for low ceilings was not available at the time I got the mid-rise. I followed the MaxJax from the start and was lucky to be one of the first to buy it. Just a very good solution for areas where ceiling height is an issue or where you need to be able to move it out of the way when done. Just awesome.





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Be prepared to waste LOTS of time and for garage-envy........
Old 03-17-2011, 07:08 PM
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Be prepared to waste LOTS of time and for garage-envy........
Garage Envy-yes i am beginning to experience this. Wachuko is partly to blame I was happy with the scissor lift but now I want the MaxJax.

Why is so? US$ and Aust$ are on parity. Why does a Porsche headlight cost $1200 in Aust and around $250 in the US? - I bought one from the UK (right hand drive), shipped and landed 7days for around $300 AUD. A pair of Reebok running shoes Aust $220 - the US $74.00.
Maxjax $1900 in the US and $2800 in Australia and don't tell me it is shipping and handling. Add $100 for S&H not $900.
I can list many other examples-Maybe herein lies the reason big Australian retailers are complaining about online sales.

However I really appreciate the feedback.

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hmmmm maybe call northern tool concerning the shipping to you ?
Old 03-18-2011, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Wachuko
As two-post lift goes, only alternative of its kind for now.

There are other types of lifts that you can consider that would leave the middle of the car free, but I have no experience with them on a Porsche...

I have the full-rise scissor lift Wachuko posted above. It is manufactured by Bend-Pak.

I have an open ceiling and wanted a full-rise lift. The problem was my garage was built in the late 1970's and as such is not sized to accomodate today's SUVs. There is not enough room to fit a two-post lift, the 964, and the wife's Murano (kicking her out is not an option ).
This lift was the best alternative to a two-post. It is completely open down the middle and I can easily work on whatever I need.

This was before the Maxjax, which looks pretty nice.



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