MaxJax Reviews -US

Merv and Sharon · #1 (**permalink**) 06-03-2011, 03:52 PM

Instead of hijacking Matt's thread further, and before I commit to buying this,

I was interested to see if any of our US Cobraphiles had experience of the MaxJax lift system (Max Jax Australia, Car Lift, Portable, Hoist, Levanta Workshop Solutions and MaxJax Portable Two Post Lifting System by Dannmar )?

Meant for low (normal) ceilings and regular garages but giving wheel access.

It is new here but has been in the US for a few years.

hsv300 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-03-2011, 04:57 PM

Looks Ok Merv do you know how much they cost?

Greg

Merv and Sharon · #3 (**permalink**) 06-03-2011, 05:19 PM

2.5K Greg with the roller chair and all other bits.

FUNFER2 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-03-2011, 07:28 PM

Look up my posts about these and let me know what you think.

I of course love it. PM or email me for more information and photo's.

Group Buy-2 Post, 4 Arm Home Garage Lift $1,789

Merv and Sharon · #5 (**permalink**) 06-03-2011, 08:03 PM

Thanks Kevin. You seem to be happy with yours. How do the arms go fitting under your car? Mine is not that low at the side of the sills (135 F and 150 R or 5.3" and 5.9" - hmm should check that ..) so the height of the hoist arm plus pad @ 89mm (3.5") should be fine.

Merv

FUNFER2 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-03-2011, 08:28 PM

I have my cobra very low, so I use small ramps to drive on then move the arms under the car. Other makes might be higher, but it's not a issue for me. MaxJax has so many advantages over other brands.

Merv and Sharon · #7 (**permalink**) 06-03-2011, 11:50 PM

That lift must be good to raise that 9.3 litre big block.

FUNFER2 · #8 (**permalink**) 06-04-2011, 04:42 AM

lol,....yep being a boat anchor.

Merv and Sharon · #9 (**permalink**) 06-04-2011, 04:49 AM

I can't imagine how much torque that must have ... What kind of chair did you find best for working with the MaxJax?

FUNFER2 · #10 (**permalink**) 06-04-2011, 05:01 AM

625 TQ. I have three different types. Creeper and two stools on quality wheels, one short & the other tall. Not that I need two of them as you can use the lift to the adjust height.

hsv300 · #11 (**permalink**) 06-10-2011, 09:41 PM

How did the install go Merv? Any photos yet

byroncobra · #12 (**permalink**) 06-11-2011, 12:44 AM

Had me scratching my head wondering how it doesn't fall over.......'till i watched the video

Don't forget the bolts Merv

Merv and Sharon · #13 (**permalink**) 06-11-2011, 03:41 AM

Those anchor bolts are huge. I also found that my concrete slab is 9" thick. You need at least 4" they say, but 5, 7/8 is ideal. Some of the newer slabs around here are full of polystyrene!@

Have bolted in the first column and done all the measurements with the Cobra and the other car to ensure that the lifting arms are in the best position. Will fix the other column tomorrow morning and then fill it up with AFT fluid. Seems I can leave both columns there and still park the other car. I can also remove the RHS column in less than 5 mins and wheel it over to the side of the garage. The system has lots of flexibility in fitting, very good instructions and videos and high quality bolts. The hydraulic fittings are also pre fitted with either teflon tape or Loctite.

renovationinnov · #14 (**permalink**) 06-11-2011, 05:22 AM

hey merv sounds like they put thicken beams in your slab & you have found them to bolt too
lets us see when you go to put your car up the first time
do they give you centre measure mentsfor the bolt or is it up to you to decide where they go
rob

Merv and Sharon · #15 (**permalink**) 06-11-2011, 05:35 AM

Yes Rob, I seem to have a good slab. However, you really only need 4' of slab thickness. The instructions for the 5 bolts on each column are precise to ensure that the columns are parallel and equally spaced. I think I have it right. You also need a decent hammer drill, or hire one. The space between the columns is up to you. It is best to fit one column and then to place the car and see how the yellow arms position under the chassis rails/suspension points for lifting. Then do the other side, using the base plate of the columns as a template. There are suggestions for different car sizes in the instructions. I also tried the other car on there to make sure it fitted to.

Merv and Sharon · #16 (**permalink**) 06-12-2011, 01:24 AM

All done! It lifts very well, is smooth and seems extremely stable. It can go higher than shown in these photos. Noticed that after I had taken them. The pads slip very easily under the side rails.

The hoses can be disconnected quickly and stored on the trolley. Takes about 8 litres of AFT Dextron III.