10-04-2010, 06:26 PM
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EZcarlift
Anyone here seen or used this lift before? I've been in search for a small car lift for awhile now and I think I finally found the one that fits perfectly in my two car garage.
http://ezcarlift.com/ezcarlift_video.html watch the video. Interesting.
There's also a group buy I'm considering joining.
I hear the first round they had 60 buyers.
http://www.gotogroupbuy.com/635/Grou...ount-Sale.aspx
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10-04-2010, 07:11 PM
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I've seen it, but I don't know anything about it.
Have you seen this one?
http://www.maxjaxusa.com/
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10-04-2010, 10:14 PM
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I couldn't get your group buy link to work. What's the $?
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10-05-2010, 12:38 AM
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The link worked for me. Heres the info I copied from the site.
Group Price
Buyers Price
6-12 $1,745.00
13-25 $1,645.00
26-100 $1,545.00
Deposit Amount $100.00
Shipping FedEx - will require signature on delivery. For shipping to Alaska/Hawaii and other countries please request a shipping quote.
Show Rates
Destination Rate
U.S. - Contiguous $150.00
Canada $250.00
Seller (ezcarlift)
Committed Buyers 3
Interested Buyers 11
Status Open Ends 10/27/2010 8:00 PM EST
Time left: 22d 22:24:35
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10-05-2010, 04:57 AM
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gregsmithequiptment.com.......lots more to choose from and if you pay cash and pickup its cheaper yet. i have the mid rise 6000 lb cap.... alot of these lifts require you to use 2x6x12 ramps to clear them
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10-05-2010, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by cas951
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I have no idea about this lift, I have a MaxJax that I love. It is a mid-rise that goes up 48". Below is the link and I just got a flyer in the mail, they are on special for 2099.00. I would highly recommend this lift. It is also portable and can stored away. Watch the Jay Leno Garage video
http://www.gesusa.com/Dannmar-MaxJax-Two-Post-Lift-p/1375659.htm
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10-05-2010, 04:39 PM
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You can buy Hydraulic Scissor Lifts full rise for around $1800 and mid rise for around $1200. This is fairly simple idea and looks really easy to use. My thoughts it should be about half of what they are charging when compared to a Hydraulic system.
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10-05-2010, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by jcb986
You can buy Hydraulic Scissor Lifts full rise for around $1800 and mid rise for around $1200. This is fairly simple idea and looks really easy to use. My thoughts it should be about half of what they are charging when compared to a Hydraulic system.
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I would have gotten a full size lift but my ceiling in the garage is only 10'8" and I didn't want to cut into the ceiling. A full size lift really needs a 12' ceiling minimum. When I build my detached garage, I will have a Mohawk and move the MaxJax to the new garage for brakes in the second bay. Right now I can get under the entire car on a roller seat and is portable if it needs to be, I have not moved the MaxJax since I put it in19 months ago.
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10-05-2010, 06:34 PM
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Could I use the Danmar by lifting the boxster to the very top, putting those steel bars in to hold it, and then drive another short sports car under it for storage?
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10-05-2010, 07:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour
Could I use the Danmar by lifting the boxster to the very top, putting those steel bars in to hold it, and then drive another short sports car under it for storage?
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As long as the other car is less than 48" tall, no problem. What I did was place the MaxJax further inside my garage, my garage is 27 ' deep, that way even if the second car was taller than 48", I could pull it up to almost the top of the windshield and still get both cars in the slot in the garage. In the winter, I will have the Boxster Spyder on the lift and the STI (daily driver) pull up under the spyder.
PS - that assumes you have the ceiling height to put the first car all the way up.
pcw
Last edited by pcw; 10-05-2010 at 07:11 PM.
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10-06-2010, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by pcw
I would have gotten a full size lift but my ceiling in the garage is only 10'8" and I didn't want to cut into the ceiling. A full size lift really needs a 12' ceiling minimum. When I build my detached garage, I will have a Mohawk and move the MaxJax to the new garage for brakes in the second bay. Right now I can get under the entire car on a roller seat and is portable if it needs to be, I have not moved the MaxJax since I put it in19 months ago.
pcw
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One thing about a full rise is that you can go just half way up and it is mobile. I like the MaxJax too.
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AM/FM Radio w/CD Player & Changer/Digital Sound Package/18" Turbo Wheels/Wheel Caps w/Colored Crest
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10-06-2010, 06:58 PM
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Maxjax looks good but I wonder what the anchor requirements are for the concrete in the garage. Have to consider that factor.
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10-07-2010, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by cas951
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Even at $1,500 group buy it just seems way expensive for what it is. I think I'd choose the jaxmax, but that's just me,
Ken
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10-07-2010, 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by cas951
Maxjax looks good but I wonder what the anchor requirements are for the concrete in the garage. Have to consider that factor.
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Most residential or commercial foundations are strong enough to support a MaxJax lift. The minimum requirements are 2500-3000 PSI 4" thick concrete. When I installed mine, I drilled the holes, tapped in the drop in anchor bolts, as long as they "grab" the concrete and you can torque them to 100lbs, you are good. If your concrete is brittle, you may want to dig it up and re-pour a 3'x3' 6' deep and you are good.
I also keep small levels on the side of each post so I can see there is no movement as I lift. When I first installed it I wasn't getting under it until I knew there was no movement. I put my heaviest car on the lift 2' high for 3 days, the bubble never move from in between the lines on the level. Then raised it to 48" for another 3 days, once again the bubble always stayed between the lines.
When I build my detached garage, I will pour a thicker footing strip (12") where I intend to use the Mohawk and the MaxJax, but for now the 4" I have in my attached garage is just fine.
PCW
Last edited by pcw; 10-07-2010 at 07:24 AM.
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