MaxJax Install Complete - Home Garage
 

Finished up installing Danmar's MaxJax in my home garage over the weekend. Here are some photos. A few observations/impressions:

1. The manual states 7 qts of Dextron III ATF. After the lift is raised and the air is bleed, the pump reservoir requires 8 qts to reach its maximum lifting height.

2. Highly recommend renting a Makita hammer drill and a 7/8" masonary bit from Home Depot. It cuts through concrete like butter.

3. It's a strong and stable lift. The portability factor is an advantage. Did not experience any leaks

Thanks to Jim B. (member 15psi) and my brother-in-law Ed and my father for their assistance. To any Kansas City area members, give me a shout if you'd like to use it... for small jobs. :)

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Looks great!!! I was really amazed how easy that hammer drill went through the concrete.

You are lucky you didn't hit re-bar. How long are the anchors? Looks awesome!

Wow that is sweet.

That is awesome!! I am so jealous!
Pete

I'd give my left N_T for one of those! I lost the right one when I got the car..........

A 2 post lift (even if it goes 1/2 height like the MaxJax) is the cat's meow. Every time I use time, I think that it was money well spent!

Anyone in my area is welcome to use it they need... especially for oil changes, because I can use the used oil in my waste oil furnace in the winter!

Nice mod Doug! definitely makes the Pcar maintenance a lot more convenient. and like Van stated, a good barter in order to collect used engine oil for a furnace...

That is sweet, nice job on the install.

What about when you first got married? :D

Doh! You had to bring that up.....

What does something like that run?

The anhors are about 3in. I used an epoxy to get a bit of extra safety.
Rick
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87 944S

Good idea Rick. Wish I would have thought of that. The anchors sleeves were a true 4". I drilled a little too deep on a few of them, and as a result, hit gravel. At least there are 5 anchors per column.

Hey Jim, good thing I moved that driver's side column out further. There's only 1/2" clearance between the piston and garage door opener! Got lucky.

Cost was $2000 from Garage Equipment Supply. $130 for lift-gate service -- half of which was reimbursed since I practically unloaded it off the trunk myself.

I don't know about luck, how many times did we measure, and then discuss? and then measure again & discuss?

Gotta come by and see finished project!

What's your estimated time to either 'setup' or 'remove & store'?