zeitgeist57 Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 http://www.maxjaxusa.com/ Just saw this thing featured in Hot Rod Magazine...I like the concept! If the concrete anchors are strong, this should be a safe home lift option. $1,995 too, so it's relatively cheap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I will still thicken the concrete below. For drop in anchors to be set properly, they should be set 1/8-1/4 below slab. The anchors we use in 5/8 size are roughly 3'' long. The average garage slab is 4-5'' thick. Concrete poured years ago weakens over time. Its very difficult to tell how strong older concrete is and you see alot of slabs have cracks throughout. I like the system but I wouldnt trust my slab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I dont think would trust where i would want to put it either....Maybe call Sam and then install Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eye_of_the_Beholder Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Rob found Brand new full size ones cheaper then that little thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Rob found Brand new full size ones cheaper then that little thing. This is for someones garage at their house. I wouldnt mind having it. I think its mean for sub 8ft ceilings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eye_of_the_Beholder Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 What about the portable one Rob posted a while ago? and its goes to full height and it was 1/2 as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 What about the portable one Rob posted a while ago? and its goes to full height and it was 1/2 as much. I dont think i saw that thread I like the idea of this one because it can fit in a garage with 8ft ceilings and not put a car through the ceiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I dont think i saw that thread I like the idea of this one because it can fit in a garage with 8ft ceilings and not put a car through the ceiling. so can the one i posted. but it can be broke down a put in your trunk and takin to the track.. and you didnt have to plug it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 What? Please show me what you're talking about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizzzzle Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 What? Please show me what you're talking about... x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vnmous04 Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I will still thicken the concrete below. For drop in anchors to be set properly, they should be set 1/8-1/4 below slab. The anchors we use in 5/8 size are roughly 3'' long. The average garage slab is 4-5'' thick. Concrete poured years ago weakens over time. Its very difficult to tell how strong older concrete is and you see alot of slabs have cracks throughout. I like the system but I wouldnt trust my slab. I thought that standard res slabs are 3" thick. Also concrete has a 50 year life span on the grades used in resedential applications. It should keep getting stronger and stronger as it ages till 50 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I thought that standard res slabs are 3" thick. Also concrete has a 50 year life span on the grades used in resedential applications. It should keep getting stronger and stronger as it ages till 50 years. Umm no. I have torn out plenty of slabs after only a year. Commercial slabs are sampled and tested. These are the slabs that are usually covered under a normal warranty. Asphalt can be layed at 3'' thickness. I have seen 4'' thick slabs but I wouldnt recommend anything less than 5''. There are alot of factors which goes into properly laying concrete. More than the average guy will ever do/consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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