Looks like a nice product. More than ever I wish my garage height was 9+ feet instead of the current 8. That $1999 price point sounds like a deal; current price at Home Depot in my area is $3,240! Thanks for the video.
@Kitteh.B
11 ай бұрын
From the sound of things in my limited research, MaxJax was purchased by BendPak and with that came a price premium. There's some creature comfort features that have been added in the current version, and it's now got the same certs as all the "real" big boy jacks, but at the cost of doubling in price :[
@NewShockerGuy
5 ай бұрын
@MoparGuy1625 Which is unreal to me... at that price point I'd rather put it towards a real lift or a Triumph c7000. When I bought my maxjax 12 years ago I paid $1500.
@0waverunner0
4 ай бұрын
@MoparGuy1625 4k now. :(
@0waverunner0
4 ай бұрын
@MoparGuy1625 greatest economy ever...
@JoeEngineer
3 жыл бұрын
As someone who takes his 911 apart all the time, everytime I see one of these I want it more. The 110V operability and the fact that you can unbolt it and stick it in a corner just about seals the deal for me.
@Toys4Life
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! It is one of those purchases I have never regretted- not for even a second!!!
@thomask4836
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely LOVED your video. I went back to my tools at age 66 because retirement got a little too quiet. Just seeing you at a desk chair underneath the vehicle made it look sooooo comfortable. This is in my bucket list now!
@Toys4Life
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! There is work to be done - enjoy!
@chadfield376
3 жыл бұрын
Good 5yr review, you helped clear up some reservations I had with this set up. I liked your demonstration with the office chair for moving around under the car. That was my biggest reservation was the height needed to at least get a semi-normal roller chair with back support versus one of those sit down to the ground creepers. If you are 6'1" and can squeeze under that car fine with an office chair, I know with my 5'10" height will have no problem. I also liked how you showed what your Tahoe looks like on there as I too have a Suburban I would eventually be putting on my lift. As an auto maintenance DIYer myself, I do everything short of engine pulling on my vehicles so I know this will come in extremely handy. Thanks again.
@Toys4Life
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, I'm glad it helped you make your decision!
@deanm4138
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video and review I’m definitely interested in one of these lifts now , thanks
@jonasgrumby1093
4 жыл бұрын
Being an electrician the 220V motor speed would be exactly the same as 110V although the amp draw would be exactly half
@Toys4Life
4 жыл бұрын
That is not what I wanted to hear. Thanks for responding and saving me the time of rewiring it...!!
@bz2lrw
4 жыл бұрын
This was my exact reply, Jonas Grumby beat me to it! Also, when we wire (if optional) for 220V, the motor/load will perform at slightly lower heat levels/losses and this could "possibly" decrease the wear on a given motor/load. Lower "heat" = less heat loss = less cost to operate, but it is a microscopic savings on the actual electric bill to wire 220V.
@tedjohnson64
4 жыл бұрын
That office chair tip is great! Looking up at a the bottom of a car seems like it would cause neck issues otherwise.
@Toys4Life
2 жыл бұрын
I agree about the neck!
@trytolookbusy
4 жыл бұрын
Seriously great review thank you so much! I think I know what's on my Christmas list
@Toys4Life
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@surfdude7575
4 жыл бұрын
Great review sir. I think I’ll be getting one of these when my wife and I buy our first house.
@Toys4Life
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you !
@ThePreacherProclaims
3 жыл бұрын
Same! I'm looking at this seriously now.
@NewShockerGuy
3 жыл бұрын
I've had my maxjax now for 8ish years. One thing that was SUPER awesome to do is drilling two more holes. I drilled one hole below the factory lowest point. This makes changing tires and doing brake work VERY easy. Then I drilled a set of holes between the two default maxjax holes. I find that I use this setting the most. I never lift the car all the way up the highest but me being 6'2" I found that the hole drilled between the two factory holes is best for me at working position. It really was a game changer in a way so now I have 4 lifting points instead of just two.
@Toys4Life
3 жыл бұрын
I should do that - maybe this winter? Thank you!
@brettdore2635
Жыл бұрын
Could you share some photos of how you drilled the other holes? Thanks in advance.
@MCraigyboy7
Жыл бұрын
haha I was just thinking if that could be done.nice to see it can be
@billboy9502
10 ай бұрын
Try and find a mag drill.@@brettdore2635
@tangledline
3 жыл бұрын
Just bought one for my garage...and my C5 Z06. Thank you thank you thank you for reinforcing my purchase.
@Toys4Life
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy, you're going to love it and be mad that you didn't do it long ago!
@ontargetthomunclesam3926
3 жыл бұрын
At first operating on 110 it was kind of slow I changed hydraulic fluid I went to a a little better fluid and it got a little faster but it was still right around a minute
@Toys4Life
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, the up speed is "hobby grade" as opposed to professional grade that's for sure!
@gerardjones7881
11 ай бұрын
Just ordered one today, with tax 3500 home depot. The prices didnt go up, your money went down, still a bargain compared to paying a mechanic.
@MrMpala69conv
4 жыл бұрын
Did you know dammar no longer owns maxx jack. It’s now owned by bendpak now. Let’s hope the quality is the same. I purchased mine towards the end of the year last year (black Friday sale) and I bought the m6 that is there higher end model that comes with 5 years warranty thats now not honored by bendpak. Buyers beware. Bendpak dosnt see To care about danmar’s customers. Lady was rude when I called .
@Toys4Life
2 жыл бұрын
I called and they were nice but I didn't have to buy any parts so I cannot say for sure how that would turn out for me. Bendbak is a decent brand though!
@JoeCnNd
4 жыл бұрын
I wish I would have bought these back in the day when they were around 1695.
@kfg7733
4 жыл бұрын
They just sold to bendpak so price will probably go up again
@channell11
4 жыл бұрын
@@kfg7733 It did. Now they want about $2440. That's what Dannmar used to charge for the upgraded M6 package, which included some updates, auto-locks instead of a pin, extended warranty, and free residential delivery. I know Bendpak offers free shipping on it, but they charge extra for lift gate service. I'm not sure if the new Bendpak MaxJax is equivalent to the M6 or the base model like this guy has. At that price, you're getting around the price of a decent full size lift that will give you more versatility-just not portability.
@superduty4556
4 жыл бұрын
@@channell11 for $2,500 it better come with strippers.
@JoeCnNd
11 ай бұрын
@channell11 and me 3 years later and still don't have them. Theyre up over 3 grand on sale now.
@tomdickharryjane
3 жыл бұрын
Your motor speed is dependent on the frequency you send it. Whether 110 or 220, it will still only be 60 Hz, hence speed stays the same. The advantage to higher voltage is lower current. Double the voltage of the angry pixies and you will halve the current or number of angry pixies required. Less current produces less heat, and heat is the enemy of electronical contrivances. Overheat, and let the magic smoke out, it stops because the angry pixies need smoke to work.
@Toys4Life
3 жыл бұрын
Roger that - thank you!
@tomdickharryjane
3 жыл бұрын
@@Toys4Life YW
@wingerrrrrrrrr
2 жыл бұрын
This uses a synchronous motor?
@hydraulics
3 жыл бұрын
Changing to 220v will not speed anything up.
@Toys4Life
3 жыл бұрын
10.4 thanks!
@GamerNRetro
3 жыл бұрын
Very good video. I am looking for something like this for tire rotations, oil changes, etc. I just hate jacking up the car, using the floor jack and setting it on stands. The fact that this is portable is a huge plus.
@Toys4Life
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@advantager355
3 жыл бұрын
I’m considering buying a Max Jack because of my old bones!
@Toys4Life
3 жыл бұрын
That's probably the best reason!
@seewhyem
4 жыл бұрын
I have the newer MaxJax M-6 for about 3 years now and it was the best purchase ever.
@Toys4Life
4 жыл бұрын
I agree 100% till the day I stop working on my own cars!!!
@mrmidnight32
11 ай бұрын
Dam these things have doubled in price apparently. They’re $3,990 now
@Toys4Life
11 ай бұрын
I know, that basically just sucks 😞
@turbo2ltr
8 ай бұрын
$2k? price has nearly doubled now, though the new version has some improvements.
@Toys4Life
8 ай бұрын
It's definitely improved, but the massive price hike is a bummer.
@scoutdogfsr
2 ай бұрын
Great video. Now they are roughly $3500 so i will squeeze in a standard height lift and put the remaining $1500 into the Z06.
@Toys4Life
2 ай бұрын
Yeah, if you could squeeze in a full size lift they are cheaper probably due to economies of scale.
@chrisurfer83
Жыл бұрын
You missed probably the biggest question. What is necessary for installation. Floor prep, concrete thickness, etc
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
www.maxjax.com/maxjax-downloads/
@Alex-uy7pc
5 ай бұрын
Lifts are scary man... I've seen all sorts of shenanigans with them causing varying levels of damage (never seen a death, but boy was he close one time...) Be careful with lifts. I've seen guys tip a car backwards pulling engines out the bottom, or have an axle jack cranked so much it shifts the car on the arms and falls. This is a neat unit, but def has things to watch, be careful removing and installing those anchors all the time, watch the hoses, and definitely don't over or unevenly load it!
@Toys4Life
5 ай бұрын
I have used hydralic lifts back in the 90's, bendpacks in the 2000's and the Max Jax for the last 8+ years. I am methodical about putting them on the lift to make sure they are positioned properly and always double check the placement under the car. I give it extra thought if something HEAVY will be removed - like and engine or rear axle! Safety FIRST! Thanks!
@regality78
2 жыл бұрын
Very interested but from Jan 2020 $1999 to Oct 2021 $3777 at HD, inflation has made this an investment better than housing or stocks!! I feel old when prices seem to jax up so much.
@Toys4Life
2 жыл бұрын
This was a 5 year review so I bought it back in around 2015. Still - too big of a price increase for sure!!
@CACTUS48
Ай бұрын
Hi, do you have to Bolt the MaxJax to the concrete floor... Pennsylvania
@Toys4Life
Ай бұрын
Affirmative.
@stellijer
8 ай бұрын
I just got a used MaxJax, and I look forward to getting it in my garage. I notice there is only one stop for the lift at that position. I'm slightly concerned, since I have a clg of 8' and change in my garage, plus the garage door rails. I don't want to risk a collision; I presume I can find a sweet spot between them to ensure I don't impact the car on them? Obviously, I won't be lifting any Tahoes there, but i don't have one so... no biggie. Would it be possible to drill new holes a few inches down for a new position?
@Toys4Life
8 ай бұрын
I think so!
@nathanwimsatt9438
Жыл бұрын
Do the MaxJax require a certain depth of concrete pad? Normally symmetric large two post lifts require 8-12" of concrete beneath each footprint.
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it has been a while since I installed mine. For important info like that - I would check their website for installtion instructions to find out 4 sure what their engineers currently advise.
@jamcarsrepair5320
2 жыл бұрын
I dont know what happen between 2020 to 2021 however I just look up the price at home depot and it's close to $4000 can't find any cheaper
@Toys4Life
2 жыл бұрын
Pandemic pricing? Maybe there's a bunch of these sitting on storage containers in the ocean, so instead of selling out everything they have they've just checked out the price to try to stay in business. Or they're just being greedy.
@WayFastWhitey02
2 жыл бұрын
As of January 2020, it was $1999 as stated in the video, and as of May of 2022 it's $3770.... what the actual fu%#
@Toys4Life
2 жыл бұрын
That's crazy, I'm not sure what's going on.
@taz19741974
Жыл бұрын
hmm. price $2000 now in 2023 price $ 3800. I know about inflation. but that is almost double the price.
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
I agree - that is tough to see.
@bobit8742
Жыл бұрын
max jack rated at 6000lbs, is it safe to lift something as heavy as Tahoe? $1999 for that max jack? it's $3500 now hahaha
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
5600 lbs is < 2 tons - so I vote yes (:-)
@DamianBadalamenti
4 жыл бұрын
Need higher ceilings in my garage!! I want this so bad...
@Toys4Life
4 жыл бұрын
Rafters can be modified to give you a couple more feet of height so the roof extends above the original ceiling height. Just make sure to have an engineer design the mod (:-)
@mytuberforyou
4 жыл бұрын
@@Toys4Life yeah, unless the ceiling of your garage is the floor joists of the master bedroom, wife is not going for it :)
@JoeCnNd
4 жыл бұрын
You tell her to shove it. Btw you need to rebuild your engine in the kitchen and she's gonna have to live with that too.
@waynebeck7801
3 жыл бұрын
So you keep one tower bolted in place all the time.
@Toys4Life
3 жыл бұрын
In the last several years, one towers never been removed, the other one's been removed once or twice. I only move it if it's in my way.
@brianandrews7099
Жыл бұрын
This video seems like a promo video instead of a review. This thing does not appear to go up high enough to really allow you enough good leverage to deal with a tough bolt or heavy part (how great can your leverage be sitting in an office chair working on a car above your head?). Maybe if you have a couple of really low sports cars, you could use this to store them “stacked”, otherwise I can see this thing being an overpriced total disappointment!
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
Occasionally you lean back, you put your foot up against the lift support or part of the chassis and you pull on that sum b****. That's cool if you want to stand, but it sure as hell is hard on your neck tilting your head way back all day long. At least my neck never liked it
@Slyder9278
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like some serious inflation 📈💰. Jan 2020: $1,999 Oct 2021: $3,770
@Toys4Life
2 жыл бұрын
To clarify, I bought one back in around 2015 or so. But still, that price jump (shortage pricing perhaps??) is not cool.
@lsanchez841
Жыл бұрын
Love your vid. Quick ?...You raised it to max height and put the safety pin in place, are you able to lift it and put the safety pin in place at any height or only max height? Thanks
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
On my model, there is a 1/2 way point. I have thought about drilling more holes - but that is a big hole and thick steel (:-). Newer models I believe have auto-clicking locks which is a huge upgrade vs what I have.
@Ozzie4Para
4 жыл бұрын
That's too much work moving those things around. My four post lift is super easy to move using the included caster kit. I also have plenty of garage space left when I store the lift in the lifted position. The four posts always being there aren't an issue for me. Also, two post lifts for regular home garages are too scary for me. Most people who install these types of lifts have no clue as to what their concrete strength is. This in my opinion is way too risky for my likes. Four post lifts never have those concerns.
@Toys4Life
4 жыл бұрын
For post lifts are good for storing cars... You're right about home enthusiasts putting in their own two-post lifts though. not a time to screw around if you don't know what you're doing..
@RALTBOB1
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Been looking for a while for a lift and just discovered the MaxJax in Road&Track magazine. Definitely getting one. I love your Fiero we had a 1988 GT sold it wish I hadn’t now looking for another one. Take care, be safe
@Toys4Life
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Fiero's people either love em (like us) or hate em. Not too much middle ground...(:-)
@bobrussel8530
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the POW-MIA flag.
@Toys4Life
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! We cannot forget those that gave so much for each of us.
@myles_n54
6 ай бұрын
April 2024 and this max jack is around $4500!
@Toys4Life
6 ай бұрын
It is, I need to search for a viable competitive option and do a video on it!
@tgreening
3 жыл бұрын
Nice vid. Unfortunately, here in Dec of 2020, that $1,999 Home Depot cost has ballooned to $2,400 and change. Covid I guess, because why not. Pretty much everything else is blamed on it. :). In any case, a well done review.
@Toys4Life
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@dirkgross1603
2 жыл бұрын
Now the price is $3770. I'd consider for 2k, but double that is nuts.
@LearnBreeze
8 ай бұрын
thanks for the video. How tall is the ceiling in your garage? 8: 09 does not give the height of the ceiling.
@Toys4Life
8 ай бұрын
9'- 6".
@daves7775
Жыл бұрын
uh, you did not raise the vehicle just a couple of inches and than walk around and bump/shove the vehicle. To make sure it is securely on the arms.
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
Good advice.
@kenbartol205
Жыл бұрын
How far back from the garage door track are you the one closest to the wall? door track to front edge of the Jack I would appreciate it. Thanks.
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
129 inches. Sorry for the delay response.
@czrider3999
8 ай бұрын
New drinking game, take a shot every time he says corvette. 5 year review, still hasn't got around to wiring it 220v.
@Toys4Life
8 ай бұрын
Still isn't wired 220, I see no compelling reason to do so. It's not going to speed anything up & the motor is barely taxed the way it is. Corvette Corvette Corvette.
@FastlifeTodd
4 жыл бұрын
The chair idea is perfect
@Toys4Life
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! They are cheap (free in many cases) and work really well! Cheers!
@yogib37
4 жыл бұрын
Well I want one and I may need to do it for brakes and bleeding and tire rotation Over kill to have a Max Jax ok maybe so but it is harder for me to get up and down on the ground vs being in a chair moving around. :D
@Toys4Life
4 жыл бұрын
I agree. I love it and would buy it again today!!
@gcsmowfo
3 жыл бұрын
You might want to buy some new front tyres homie. 😳😲 WOW!!!
@Toys4Life
3 жыл бұрын
What are you talking about, they still hold air... Just kidding, just a few more KZitem views and I can buy a new set! Thanks for the concern, I think I'm going to get some Firestone Indy oval 500s!
@stellijer
Жыл бұрын
I'm tempted to get one of these for my c3 Corvette. Sadly, though, they are listing now at nearly $4000, so nearly twice what they were in 2020, just 3 years ago. I'm not sure if it's going to be cost effective at such an enormous price.
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
I know, I'm not sure why it hasn't gone down yet, hopefully it will drop till like 3k..
@stellijer
Жыл бұрын
@@Toys4Life Hopefully a less more than even 3K. It seems they're missing their market at the current level - people invested in large sums for such things, either likely have a separate shop, which can fit a larger, permanent lift, or at least a larger garage workshop with a higher roof. Seems like not a lot of people with small garages and 8' ceilings are going to spring for $4K for an auto lift. I know if it were still under $2K, I would have been in the market for one of these, short-term. Now, I'm either going to wait for the prices to fall, or pursue less expensive options, including the QuickJack.
@ChristianA328
2 жыл бұрын
I guessed 52 pounds when your brought out the scale. Do I get a prize?
@Toys4Life
2 жыл бұрын
Just the satisfaction of knowing you have good sound deductive mechanical reasoning!
@the-next-gear3626
Жыл бұрын
The Max Jax advertised at home depot today has a max lifting weight listed at 6000 lbs. You had your Tahoe picked up with it? Did they used to come at a higher lifting capacity? Thanks for your time!
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
Hi there, 2008 Tahoe curb weight is 5,500 lb so I think I'm within specs.
@the-next-gear3626
Жыл бұрын
@@Toys4Life thanks for sharing! Thank you for the review!!
@johnmoorhousedecorated-nam899
2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever heard anyone having an accident (column caves inward).
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
No sir. Hopefully I never do.!
@ncsarola
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, I’m convinced, thank you!!
@Toys4Life
3 жыл бұрын
Sweet, if you're a car guy you absolutely will not regret it!
@pa6390
3 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@gettingitfirst4
Жыл бұрын
My MaxJax binds like a mofo. What about yours?
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
If you are columns aren't perfectly parallel it will bind. Measure the distance between the tops and the bottoms very precisely and then shim if needed so they're identical and that should help. Concrete isn't always perfectly flat.
@drexlspivey3047
Жыл бұрын
Dude, you sound exactly like Tim cowlishaw.
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you very much 😊
@uploadtime1780
2 жыл бұрын
$1999? Crapola. Well is almost double that now.
@Toys4Life
2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully it will drop after pandemic pricing/supply constraints end...????
@GuyRegular
4 жыл бұрын
The MaxJax hoses were too short and connected too high up and you constantly trip over them. I made a revised setup that eliminates the problem. NOTE: since the video was made i have replaced all pipes and fitting with Non galvanized schedule 80 for the higher pressure rating and no possibility of galvanized particles flaking off and getting into the pump. See it here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/xpeQyXeZZpmpZHY
@Toys4Life
4 жыл бұрын
I respect your attention to detail and attaining the goal of less of a trip hazard, but it seems like there ought be to be a way to accomplish that without so many fittings??
@LaoZee
4 жыл бұрын
@Guy Regular would places like home depot carry parts for the fittings?
@GuyRegular
4 жыл бұрын
@@LaoZee I don't think they have schedule 80 fittings. After I made the video I replaced everything with non galvanized schedule 80 components because of the higher pressure the MaxJax uses. I searched online and found the components in schedule 80 you might try someplace like WW Grainger, but if you search online you will be able to find the schedule 80 stuff and have a safe conversion
@pabloandres4916
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! I have one question. How high is you ceiling? Thanks!!
@pabloandres4916
4 жыл бұрын
Got it 10’, I just saw the other comments! Thanks again
@Toys4Life
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment!!
@sweettony9359
Жыл бұрын
The price for one has almost doubled. $2000 is one thing. $3750 is another
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
I know, I'm not happy about that either.
@ridenda67camaro
Жыл бұрын
@@Toys4Life I just got mines last week and got its bolted but still done setting the rest up. I cant wait. wish i bought it in 2020... got an ok deal at home depot 15% off thanks for the review i do lsx swaps on my own project cars.
@TheDeerhuntingboy101
14 күн бұрын
Now they are 4k crazy, screw bendpak
@Toys4Life
13 күн бұрын
Competition needs to step up!
@raydar2630
4 жыл бұрын
I'm curious as to how you fastened the pillars to the floor. Looks like anchors/inserts with bolts threaded into them. How thick is your floor? Have you had any "concerns" about the anchors pulling out? I'm looking at doing something like this, in the not-too-distant future. The largest vehicle I will be lifting is a full size Ram 1500 Crew. Thanks for your contribution to the community.
@Toys4Life
4 жыл бұрын
The kit comes with anchor bolts where you leave the insert in the floor. That allows you to unbolt The towers for storage. There is a minimum thickness requirement for your floor, my memory says it might be 4 in but you'd have to look in the manual to be certain. The manufacturer website does have directions if you want to look at what is all involved. Good luck to you!
@raydar2630
4 жыл бұрын
@@Toys4Life Excellent! Thank you.
@todds5956
Жыл бұрын
At 7:33 it appears you don’t have it bolted down tight.
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
I am using a longer bolt or two with a nut to effectively make it a stud. That's probably what you're seeing, I assure you it's tight 😉
@puopolvj2
4 жыл бұрын
You put a Tahoe on that thing? I love my jax but thats out of my comfort zone.
@Toys4Life
4 жыл бұрын
It is within the weight my MaxJax says it will hold. I have had the Ho up too many times to count. It is well built that is for sure.
@sfcd4757
4 жыл бұрын
good review...couple questions 1. 110v plug...any special wiring or breakers for that line? 2. how often and how much (cost) is a hydraulic oil change? 3. is there adjustable levels with the safety pins or just one height for them.....(also possible to drill holes to make lower heights?)
@Toys4Life
4 жыл бұрын
Mine's just plugged into a regular 20 amp wall 110 volt outlet. I think there's two levels you can put the pins medium and all the way up. I haven't changed the fluid yet. it's not like a car that's getting hot and cold with wearing clutches and things like that. I don't intend to change it for another 5 years.
@sfcd4757
4 жыл бұрын
@@Toys4Life thanks. saw another review...has a few holes and can drill up to two more levels worth i guess. im sold....just got to test my concrete depth....also figuered it would be at least 2-3 years on the fluid change (if that)
@modelleg
3 жыл бұрын
What's that wobbly piece of hose taped to the passenger side door?
@Toys4Life
3 жыл бұрын
Temporary wideband oxygen sensor mounted for computer tuning.
@kezzatries
Жыл бұрын
Increased voltage will make sweet bugger all different in speed. The speed is set by the amount of poles in the motor not in the voltage.
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
10-4, I knew the viewers would come through!
@kezzatries
Жыл бұрын
@@Toys4Life mind you, I also forgot to mention that speed is also controlled by the frequency of the voltage and then you can also play around with voltage to change the torque. Its all a big juggerling exercise done by the box of tricks, which is probably a frequency converter etc.
@BrianDIYChannel
Жыл бұрын
feel like the post is too close to the wall which limits you to access the tires on that side.
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
I have had zero issues. If I moved it away from the wall, then the other post would be further into the other bay. If I could go back and re-drill the holes I would put them in the same spot. This is going to depend on your garage space too. Mine is 24' x 30.
@raaah
3 жыл бұрын
You said 1995 was the price back in 2020 it is now September of 2021 and a standard max Jack is $3,770 almost double
@Toys4Life
3 жыл бұрын
Must be shortage related like all these other crazy prices. I bet it drops back quite a bit when we get back to normal times....hopefully...
@raaah
3 жыл бұрын
@@Toys4Life I hope you are correct but I don't see it happening within the next year
@regality78
2 жыл бұрын
Guess I'm looking for lightly used :(
@fireyourrocketts
6 ай бұрын
Great review; I am am not mechanic but I have taken to do all the mechanic works possible in our 3 vehicles; first I restored a Toyota Corolla back to life from engine oil starvation by my wife; work on it was done outside the house on the driveway in a course of 3 and half years since I situated the car; my driveway is big so the car expended long time covered with a tarp and my wife wanted to just get rid of it, now she is glad I did not as the car still runs and with all the repairs and replacements I did to it it should go another 100K miles, provided she takes care of it, I own a Chrysler 2015 Town and Country and a 2000 Toyota Tacoma light truck, The Tacoma at 228K miles have been disabled for years about 7 years now, after 5 I restarted it and had a bad fuel pump; a street mechanic who is very handy worked on it and at the end I expended close to 1K to get the truck running again, only for me to blow its head gasket as I drove it without changing the fluids AND the mechanic conveniently stayed in silence when I told him I will take it for a spin to come back and change the oil; then when I blew it he offered to repair it, if I paid almost 1K for the fuel pump, $437 of those was the part alone, you can imagine how much I would have to pay him to get the truck running again, so i have no choice but to do it myself if I am to ride it again and since had decided I will rebuild the whole engine because its high mileage, then there is the Chrysler; my daughter drove it into water deep enough to hydro-lock the engine in a bad storm last summer; the insurance wanted to total the car because the dealer charge 12K to replace the engine!! the car has MOPAR life time warranty but it does not cover water damage so my solution is to save and buy a remanufactured engine from Fraser and do the swap myself; the labor from dealer for engine swap is 5K so something new for me to learn and get it done, here is where this Max Jax comes in, unfortunately since this video and now prices are very high, I know everything is including cars which is why we are fixing ours and not buying new ones! The Chrysler have some bolts that are a real pain to get to unless one is in a good position underneath. My idea of installing it would be outside the house in the driveway; my garage is only 8 Ft and is full as storage; there is no space and creating it involves either moving stuff to a rental storage or building a Shed either way it is more $$ and time I do not have so since the Max Jax is portable I do not mind setting it up for work on the cars outside and breaking down at end of the day or days whatever it takes; being portable is the biggest deal; there are other lifts out there for 2k but they are meant to be permanent installed and wont work for me so I am trying and seriously considering the Max Jax, but it really hurts the price they have it now @ almost 4K!! - There are couple companies they claim to have it on sale for 2.2K but I dont know if this is a scammer or what; the least I have seen it recently is $3.6K, they sell that cool dolly and it is a whooping $600 just for that!!!! for a mechanic by trade makes sense but for the the home mechanic it is a different story. Thank you for your review,
@Toys4Life
6 ай бұрын
I appreciate your comments and it irritates me as well that the prices have come this far this fast. Maybe someone will step up with a quality product that is similar and create some real competition - which should help keep the price competitive?
@Tinker3504
5 ай бұрын
They should send you accessories because your video was one of the videos that sold me on the purchase a few hours ago.
@wot48320
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Only issue with the rolling office chair is unless using an impact gun, it's hard to have any leverage loosen bolts.
@Toys4Life
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. You are exactly right, there are some bolts that I have to be creative and find a place for my leg to push against as I crank on something. But like you also mentioned air tools aren't really impacted.
@pwrshots
Жыл бұрын
How far under the car do arms reach? I have to lift my car from the subframe connectors as my drivers side pinch weld is crushed.
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
It depends on how wide your car is and how wide you space the columns. I think you can see by the video that they do reach a fair amount, not as long as a full size lift but I've been able to lift just about everything. But yes that could be a problem if you have to reach way in there.
@pwrshots
Жыл бұрын
@@Toys4Life thanks for the quick reply. Guess I'll have to keep using my Daytona long reach hydraulic jack.
@ronnrogers9459
4 жыл бұрын
Now I don't plan on pulling out Transmissions or engines but I will buy one because well let's face it I want one I want to do my own oil changes I want to change my own Tire on brakes brake lines and I have the money to do it so I'm going to buy one come spring but I'm going to try to wire it for 220
@Toys4Life
2 жыл бұрын
If 220 is already there I would - but 110 works just fine too.
@ronnrogers9459
2 жыл бұрын
@@Toys4Life 👍
@ronnrogers9459
2 жыл бұрын
@@Toys4Life 👍
@NextLevelAutoDiagnostics
2 жыл бұрын
Wow from $1999 in January 2020 to $3770 in 2021. That's more than an 88% price jump in just a year! I just bought my house and the first thing ever I wanted was a lift.....but this thing now is priced more than a standard 2 post.
@Toys4Life
2 жыл бұрын
It is sad. I believe they improved the product but that price increase is not cool. I think it will drop whenever this "supply chain" situation is resolved...
@Skul-Ski
2 жыл бұрын
Gotta love inflation. I just started looking for one of these. You mentioned paying $1900. They start at $3770 now!
@Toys4Life
2 жыл бұрын
And I think a few might be stuck on those containers off of the coast of California...
@BenFreedmanRacing
2 жыл бұрын
Great review. Those measurements are super helpful.
@Toys4Life
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@homewrecker44
Жыл бұрын
Conversion to 220V makes no difference in lifting time.
@electric8668
Жыл бұрын
What size are the hockey pucks and where did you getbit from?
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
regulation size. I play hockey so I grabbed them from the puck stash (:-)
@electric8668
Жыл бұрын
@@Toys4Life Thanks since I don't play hockey but I do watch.
@Jasta315
Жыл бұрын
These were only $1900??? why did I wait 🥲🥲 they are $3700 now.....
@Theonewhoknocks-s4b
4 ай бұрын
went from $1999 to $4149 in 4 years craaazy
@Toys4Life
4 ай бұрын
Sad.....
@BlownC52000
3 жыл бұрын
You trust being under a car with that jack?
@Toys4Life
3 жыл бұрын
Um.... Yes.
@stuartsherman5975
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have a two garage townhouse with a cement floor. How do I know if the garage concrete floor meets the minimum required cement strength? Any light you could shed on this would be greatly.
@Toys4Life
3 жыл бұрын
Check your local permits office - they might have plans and inspection reports.
@stuartsherman5975
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the quick response. It is greatly appreciated.
@trytolookbusy
4 жыл бұрын
I'm jealous, this guy has a corvette, Fiero and a Tahoe. His life is simple and wonderful! Parts are cheap and plentiful. I have an x19, Maserati Spyder and Cayenne Turbo. Why do I make my life so difficult?
@Toys4Life
4 жыл бұрын
The x19 is kinda like a fiero... Right.?? I thought about buying an older exotic but just like I think you said, finding parts can be tough & expensive.. It is an adventure. I like the fact that they made a TON of Tahoes though. Parts should be plentiful for years to come! fiero's and C5's - not so much...
@mosay7
2 жыл бұрын
man I wish these things were still $1999.99
@Toys4Life
2 жыл бұрын
same!
@ontargetthomunclesam3926
3 жыл бұрын
Mine operates on 220v and raises the car in .45 seconds but it cost me about $ 1200 to wire for 220
@Toys4Life
3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm. One guy said it would be the same speed - just easier on the motor. Now you have me wondering...Did you happen to time yours on 110 volt first?
@jimelsner5904
Жыл бұрын
I'm an electrician.I don't know the big deal of changing the voltage to 240 volts( 110 & 220 volts were increased 50 to 60 years ago). All you need is a 2- pole breaker and put you neutral wire on the 2nd pole of the 2 pole breaker. Look at the nameplate on the motor and instructions to find the amperage needed and possibly changing leads in the motor
@ontargetthomunclesam3926
Жыл бұрын
@@jimelsner5904 well thank you for sharing that with me the only thing I KNOW about electricity is that'll kill you if you don't know what you're doing that would be me thank God there was somebody that did no but I appreciate your comment thank you very much have a good day
@cmburns2606
2 жыл бұрын
The price on these has almost doubled
@Toys4Life
2 жыл бұрын
I know - hopefully that changes soon!
@MECHc3ify
Жыл бұрын
"Dont do anything really stupid" * Uses hockey pucks with no studs as lifting pads * Just messing around. Definitely not a risk I'd run myself, but this video is a great review. Definitely a good option for having a serious lift at home.
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
You're right, I shouldn't assume everybody is going to balance it as perfectly as I do 😊. Appreciate the kind words and the constructive criticism.
@jocamick
8 ай бұрын
Excellent review! And excellent video work. Your thoroughness and the fact that you covered so many great points make me wonder what is your line of work, profession, etc...? The only question I have left is regarding the bolts in the concrete...what that looks like as far as requirements, possible problems and then repairing that when you move. Thank you for the review!
@Toys4Life
8 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind words!
@davidradovich3700
4 жыл бұрын
I disagree, from day one my maxjax never worked correctly. Nothing but problems. Cars getting stuck coming down. Cars lifting on an angle of more than 2 inches. Piece of junk. I would never waste my money.
@Toys4Life
4 жыл бұрын
Did you install it upside down?...........................................................................Just Kidding. You got a lemon bro.
@timwarren6469
3 жыл бұрын
Order the MaxJax Original, charge my card the full amount. Then 5 days later sent me an email tell me they had no idea when it would ship. Took another 10 days to credit the card back. You shouldn’t sell something you don’t have and don’t know when you will have it.
@Toys4Life
3 жыл бұрын
Who did you order it from? And I agree, if it's not in stock, do you need to tell you that and ask you if you want to proceed...
@kneecaps2000
2 жыл бұрын
SOLD!! Thanks for this!
@Toys4Life
2 жыл бұрын
Any time!
@YourBroJo
2 жыл бұрын
What's the spacing of your posts? I just picked up a max Jax for my C5 and having trouble figuring out the spacing.
@Toys4Life
2 жыл бұрын
I have you covered & show the exact measurement with a tape in the video. It is in there. Enjoy your new lift!
@robw7205
Жыл бұрын
I had a Danmarr scissor lift need repairs twice before it even got installed and ended up sending it back. I've had the HF version for about 4 years now and it's been trouble-free for about half the price. As much grief as HF products seem to get, it sure did beat out the Danmarr. Is this the same thing that Bendpack sells?
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
I believe Bendpack bought Danmar
@LS1NNOVATIONS
7 ай бұрын
Thanks
@chrisj8822
3 жыл бұрын
Thinking about replacing my Snap-on mid rise scissor lift with the Max Jax and found this video while searching reviews. I see Minnesota plates (and a white Fiero), are you in the Twin Cities area? Would be interested to see how the Fiero fits on the lift. The wife and I are part of the Minnesota Fieros Forever car club and have 3 1988 Fieros in the family.
@Toys4Life
3 жыл бұрын
Check out the Fiero video on my channel with the cold air intake build. That shows the Fiero on the MaxJax pretty well.
@oh_look_bananas
2 жыл бұрын
Can you do 7 year review? Sorry my bad English.
@Toys4Life
2 жыл бұрын
Same - except this jack has been improved & upgraded and costs more!
@oh_look_bananas
2 жыл бұрын
@@Toys4Life thank you.
@IhateYoutube
4 жыл бұрын
I bought my Bendpack MD6-XP before these came out. And my Bendpak has served me well but were I to do it again I would buy these in an instant. Just the idea of being able to unbolt them from the floor and roll them against the wall is a major selling point. Awesome long term review! Beautiful C5 too! I miss mine! :)
@Toys4Life
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment. Maybe we can trade...? Cheers.
@IhateYoutube
4 жыл бұрын
@@Toys4Life You're welcome! :)
@kezzatries
Жыл бұрын
Bugger you lost me at made in CCP
@Toys4Life
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think that may have changed with a new ownership of the company.
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