MaxJax Auto Lift
By Paul Lapczynski
If you’re looking for a lift, the MaxJax two-post auto lift looks like an economical and space-saving option. It can lift 6,000 pounds up to 45” in the air in about 30 seconds using regular household voltage of 110 or 120 volts — and when you’re finished with it, you can store the MaxJax in a space a little larger than a standard tool chest.
You install permanent anchors into your shop floor; then when you’re ready to use the lift, roll the wheeled posts into place and attach the four arms and the pump unit.
The MaxJax seems like a bargain at about $2,200 — it should be available in March 2009.
MaxJax [Corporate Site]
February 3rd, 2009 at 10:32 am
I want one! That is just cool. I’m talking about the car on the lift…of course the lift is pretty nice too.
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:17 am
You know a product is good when it has “Customer Testimonials” a couple of months before the product is even released to customers.
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:29 am
This looks like the best soace saving option I have seen
February 3rd, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Yeah, Shopmonger, lookit all the storage space you got now under the car!
February 3rd, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Having some trouble posting. Hope this works
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February 3rd, 2009 at 9:44 pm
45″ lift height, my back and knees hurt just thinking of working under that.
February 5th, 2009 at 12:47 am
From the site: “5/8″ Wej-It Drop in Anchor, installed in 3000psi concrete per manufacturer’s instructions.”
My only concern is that this prerequisite isn’t going to be followed exactly by the typical buyer who is attracted to a low price lift. The stability of this lift is wholly dependent on the strength of the concrete and it could be much safer if the base was even a foot wider. Something tells me this outfit will get sued when Joe Handyman’s wife takes them to court because her lazy hubby installed it on a 3″ standard concrete pad. And she’ll win, of course.
Wish these were around when I was working on my sports cars though. I would have bought one for sure.
February 9th, 2009 at 12:29 am
I’d rather use a jack.(and stands of course) or a used lift, or spend around 5-15 on something remotely resembling anything decent.
February 10th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Seems like a perfect application for garages with low-ceiling heights. If you have the room and want a permanent lift, then purchase a full-size. That simple.
Good luck with the jack stands. I’d take this lift over working on the cold, dirty, wet floor any day.
March 26th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
I would’nt want that lift because of it’s low lift height