First, I'd like to say thank you to Dan "socalman" for all his help. This man helped me via phone, text, e-mail, PM and threads. Dan again, THANK you!!!

Back in July I purchased the Max Jax lift. I wanted a two post regular lift but my garage is only 94" height and it would not allow me to park my three vehicles in my garage. A four post lift would be a bit too long and could not park the Vettes on on top of the other.

It comes bolted to a steel frame.

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Once I got all parts installed I started the installation.

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Parked the Vette for me to place the lift about 110" apart. This allow me to lift the Vette, park the other Vette next to it and close the garage door if needed.

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This is where the lift must go!:cheers:

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Got the drilll for 5 1/2" deep holes.

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Its harder than it looks, drill the first hole, mark, measure, mark, measure, drill the other four holes, drive/hammer the anchors into the concrete and set the anchors.

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All holes lined up but...:ack:

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The garage is not leveled (way off) and the concrete is not 4" thick. The anchors started to come off.

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Started to call the manufacturer, ask, to talk about Max Jax and concrete experts. You see, this is when you use the SEARCH TOOL instead of creating new stupid threads. There are few C5 and C6 members that have done it. This was a common problem, not for the lift but for concrete garages in general.

I needed to drop a new foundation for the lift. Dan/socalman gave me so much help that saying thanks to him would never be enough. :thumbs: Dan even called Danmar for me and argue with them:thumbs:. The plan was solid. I needed to build two foundations of 36"X36"X12" deep. I don't have the tools to do this and started the hunt. Found this guy that came over on a Saturday to give me a free quote and he was the one I contracted for the job.

Here are some picturtes of the new foundation day.

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Waited three weeks for it to cure and planned on getting this SOB done :cheers:

Borrowed a hammer :D...saved $50 on rental

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Working on the first tower.

measure, measure, measure. To get the center of the slab, to get it right for it to align took me about an hour. Not to mention it was 110F that day :eek:

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I was not taking chances again. Dan recommended me to buy Simpson epoxy and let it cure for 24-48 hours for it to reach 3,000 + PSI.

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48 hours later got busy with the second tower. Again, it got to be perfect and has to align with the first tower.

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Chalk line, this is where the second tower goes.:thumbs:

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Lift is aligned, torqued down to 75 ft-lbs. Filled up the hydraulic pump with 8 Qts of Dexron III ATF. I got to do some minor alignment but, it works ups and down.

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:cheers::cheers:This is the initial test. :cheers::cheers:

I raised high enough to fit jack stands and left it hanging for about 15 m minutes while I check all bolts and to ensure it was not moving or coming off the concrete.

Here it is Gentlemen, The Max Jax, perfect for low ceiling garages!

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It goes 48" high. I wish I had it for the ZF installation. That almost gave me a hernia:yesnod:

Here it is at max height. I got lucky I thought I would have to relocate the lights but, its all cool. There enough clearance on top.

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How much did that set you back? the lift only.

We are looking for a lift for our barn/autoshop and a 2 post just seems easier to work with than a 4 post

The lift was $1,999 delivered to my garage.

Lots of work but looks worth it in the end!

matthew

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Besides the Max, there's been a boatload on Craig's List. Bought from car dealers that are out of business.

I know of guys here that bought 5 at auction for $500 each and have them posted for $1,100.

Why didn't you put the bolts into the concrete when it was soft? Let it dry around it?

That is the COOL! I would sooo love to get a lift... they are becoming so affordable now.

I would think it would be difficult to align the bolts 100% perfectly with wet concrete. You could build a template from cardboard or something, but again, I would wonder about the accuracy.

Nice work! Lottsa work, but worth it when it's done. Good pics!

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You got it and the Max Jax is removable. I could take the bolts off and wheel it out.

How deep did they tell you was the min?

Bend Pak states it's like only 4 inches for their 2 post.

Just curious.

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Max Jax requires 4"thick 3,000 PSI concrete. My garage is 3" and to be honest, I dont think the concrete on my garage is closed 3,000 PSI. I learn most garages are "supposed" to be 4" thick and 2,500 PSI. My garage was inspected by a builder's family member.