Invasivore
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http://www.costco.com/Dannmar-MaxJax™-2-post-Portable-Auto-Lift.product.11589445.html
I think I might buy this lift to try out. Anyone have one?
I think I might buy this lift to try out. Anyone have one?
Found a new toy, anyone have one of these portable lifts?
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Lespauldude
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Looks interesting for those with limited ceiling clearance. The portability function is nice as well. Gets good reviews on this site (and cheaper than your link w/free shipping also).
http://reviews.northerntool.com/039...-rise-model-120050-maxjax-reviews/reviews.htm
speedracervr4
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Look in this thread that was started a few days ago...http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/659909-Anyone-with-Car-Lift-info
VYPR BYT 94
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Ok, just looking at it I'm confused. Can sombody explain to me how it holds 6,000 lbs, doesn't tilt in on itself and is portable - meaning NOT bolted down? What am I missing?
It just looks like it would collapse in on itself with that small footprint. I'm impressed.
It just looks like it would collapse in on itself with that small footprint. I'm impressed.
Mopar Boy
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Yeah, they work. I would not want to be under one, but they are used frequently.
VYPR BYT 94
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Thanks, pretty awesome design then.
... and for the record, I would want you under one
Viper98912
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I thought about buying one but haven't had the chance to. They bolt and unbolt from the floor
VYPR BYT 94
Enthusiast
Ahh, thanks for that. I thought I was going mad.
I guess "portable" as long as you prep for it.
So just lifting it up in the driveway on a sunny day is out. That's where my mind was going. It would be nice to hose the underside of the car off in the drive... guess I might conside a 4 poster with the wheels then.
I guess "portable" as long as you prep for it.
So just lifting it up in the driveway on a sunny day is out. That's where my mind was going. It would be nice to hose the underside of the car off in the drive... guess I might conside a 4 poster with the wheels then.
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well this looks good and all, you can buy a good 4 corner post for the same price. Dont get me wrong, different type of lift but why not go with the 4 corner and have storage lift as well?
eucharistos
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look at jwolf's vids in this thread (all his vids are 
) :
http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/644949-Max-Jax-portable-lift
) :http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/644949-Max-Jax-portable-lift
AZTVR
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I think that the point is having a lift that makes it simple to change wheels, work on brakes, and used in a garage that doesn't have the height to accommodate allow elevated storage. You can do those things with a 4 post lift; but you either need to lift the car on the lift, or you need to also have some fairly tall jack stands, and mess with them.
Invasivore
Viper Owner
Yeah I figured they had to bolt to the floor unless they used some kind of new magic that defies physics! I think it is nice to have the space in the garage when not in use. I'm gonna buy it soon unless I find something else better
JoelW
Enthusiast
Actually the "hobby lifts" 4 post lifts are portable - you can roll them around. Most come with a panel that goes between the rails and a small bottle jack can pick the car up to work on wheels. Not what I would choose but I have a friend who has one and it works OK for intermittent work and is great for storage - one car over the other.
It won't totally collapse, as the sides of the lift crush the cars side panels it will stop it from from totally collapsing.
Ray W
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Most residential garage floors are not thick enough to support such a lift. Let me make you a deal on my 4 post lift.
alwayscode390
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880lbs doesn't sound like something fun to move around ---
vancouver-gts
Viper Owner
Friend of mine has the 4 post 7000# Dannmar. It is unbolted to the floor and can be rolled . I've tested it with my 6000# Navigator on it ,standing rock solid. Smaller cars could probably stay planted in case of a minor earthquake,lol
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Jerome Sparich
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Painful to watch.
That guy sounded like he was about to have heart failure and keel over.
Talk about needing exercise.
That guy sounded like he was about to have heart failure and keel over.
Talk about needing exercise.
GTS-R 001
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My Bendpak has the option of being somewhat portable. There are pieces available that pin on the corners and have casters. When you lower the lift all the way, it raises the lift off the floor enough to roll it around. It also has the tray for the bottle jack. It worked great when I changed motor mounts.
