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MaxJax 6000lbs portable lift


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Does anyone here have experience with the 6000lbs MaxJax "portable" lift?

 

I'm thinking hard about bringing my 2002 home this winter to try and push through the rust repair.

And I'm thinking I want a lift.

10Ft ceilings in my garage so I can't put in a standard.  I don't really want a scissor lift.

 

The last car I restored like this I stripped down to a shell and built a rotisserie.  I don't want to do that with the 2002. I think I can get everything I need to get done done with a lift (and then I still have a lift for doing oil changes, etc with my small fleet of cars.

 

Likewise, for maintenance - has anyone had issues with using the MaxJax on larger vehicles like a 5th Gen 4Runner?

 

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Zach

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Hey Zach, I have one in my garage, and have had no issues with it.  My ceiling isn't high enough to stand under either, but I can sit on my mechanics stool and roll around nicely under it.  

 

I haven't done any restoration/rust repair, but don't see why it wouldn't work for you. My son did however do a subframe repair on an e46 M3 and would not have done it without the lift.

 

Never had anything bigger than the e46 M3 on it though, so can't help you with the 4Runner question.

 

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I bought a maxjax (the M6 version) recently but have yet to install it, because had to repour concrete pads underneath. 

 

Keep in in mind that your concrete floor must be a minimum of 4” thick and 3000psi strong. 

 

Can’t imagine doing all the suspension work I have planned without it.  

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bought my maxjax in 2010... paid for itself with one 30,000mi service on a 993 I had back then. Was essential for a 5 year 911 resto project. Use it often for the street cars. Wouldn't be without the convenience. Scissor lifts are a pia in my opinion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  We have one and it is really awesome. We had 2002's, m3's, 911's, Cayenne's, X5's, etc on it. It does everything we ever wanted.  We did install a longer, heavier gauge plug in cord for it.

  The only problem we ever had was the contactor for the up/down switch failed after 5 years.  I blame it on the user using the stock wiring and an extension cord.

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5 minutes ago, xr4tic said:

I like my quick jack.  The maxjax is nicer, but also takes up more room on the sides and for storage, and I have limited work space as it is.

 

 

 

Storage of the maxjax is not bad at all. Unbolt it and quick disconnect hoses let you wheel it out of the way.

 

As with any post lift, when setup, it does take up room.

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2 hours ago, mlytle said:

you have 10ft celings...you can use a standard lift.

 

https://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/two-post-lifts/xpr-9s/

 

get a real lift, you will be very happy you did!

 

Sort of, it depends on the size of the garage and the garage door height/installation.  If it's a standard 7 foot door, you may not have that full 10' unless you put in the appropriate tracks and garage opener.  10' will fit a standard lift but may not let you put a taller car all the way up.

 

I'm building a new house/new garage and am going through this, it will have a 12' ceiling, jackshaft opener, 8' door, and high-lift track so I can actually open/close the door with a lift with no interference.  I needed special trusses to get that extra headroom with our city build codes (15' max garage height)

 

BUT, if you meet all those requirements, and have the room side to side, get a real lift, you won't regret it.

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On 10/2/2019 at 10:21 PM, xr4tic said:

Sort of, it depends on the size of the garage and the garage door height/installation.  If it's a standard 7 foot door, you may not have that full 10' unless you put in the appropriate tracks and garage opener.  10' will fit a standard lift but may not let you put a taller car all the way up.

 

garage door is easily over come with jackshaft or no electric opener...and worst case...keep the door mostly closed if car is up on the lift.

 

LOL - 10' may not get a "taller" car (2002 is not a taller car) all the way up on a standard lift , but a maxjax ain't even gonna get it anywhere close!

 

maxjax/quickjack should be plan b or c.   they are great compromises, but if you can get the posts of a real lift in the garage, it should always be plan "A".  it is really amazing what getting the car that extra 2 feet into the air means to ease of maintenance.   and as a bonus, you can park another car under one you have on the lift...

 

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