[DeTomaso] MaxJax 2-Post Portable Lift

[Jack Donahue]

I love my 4 post alignment hoist - I park the car on it in the garage with a mirrored wall to watch myself park - Bend Pak
> On Jun 12, 2016, at 8:50 PM, Stephen <steve at snclocks.com> wrote:
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> Dick - how tall is the ceiling in your garage?  I just finished installing a BendPak 4 post lift and had previously installed a single post lift - so not familiar with 2 post lifts, but I do like the kind where you can drive onto them.
> 
> Stephen Nelson
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Dick Koch
> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 5:23 AM
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> Subject: [DeTomaso] MaxJax 2-Post Portable Lift
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> Now that Asa has added some positive and constructive thoughts on this forum, I would like to get some thoughts on a lift I am looking to buy to use in working on my Pantera (more like finally repairing it).
> 
> http://www.asedeals.com/store/dannmar-portable-car-lift-maxjax/
> 
> The lift has been discussed many times on the forum. However, I would like to get some current information on folks that have installed the lift to work on their Pantera.
> 
> As a reference, I have a two car, one double wide door garage that will not accommodate a full height fixed installation lift, or 4 post lift.
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> Questions/Recommendations
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> 1 - quality issues, such as hydraulic fluid leakage.
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> 2 - vendor response to any product issues.
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> 3 - lift installation problems/techniques.
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> 4 - installation tips that relate specifically to the Pantera, such as it's
> 40/60 weight distribution.
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> 5 - post tilt under load
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> 6 - distance between posts necessary to allow enough room to open doors to "comfortably" work on the interior. (Yeah, I know that is an oxymoron)
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> 7 - accessory and additional modification recommendations
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> 8 - recs on sources to buy the lift, or not to buy.
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> Also, are there any other manufacturers to consider with a similar configuration?
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> Thanks in advance for your input on a car related topic.
> 
> Dick Koch - Atlanta
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