MaxJax 2 post car lift

[nickair]

Looks like Max Jax will fit the identified height limitation.

As every one said, including original the poster, block it. I had a friend damage half his face for life over not blocking. Something I am familiar for a lifted toy is a wing jack for a high wing airplane. Simple and you can make it yourself. I just sold a set.

With more height I would opt for the 4 point lift and you have cake and eat it too. I see one in my future as I am getting older. :-)

[holdover]

I have two four post Bend Pac lifts that I use for most projects a HD9 & a HD14 with an adjustable ramp, the HD9 is used for double stacking more than anything else. Whenever I have to use a jack I always use jack stands as a safety and usually leave the jack in place as an extra safety measure. Be curious to see the jack stand that failed killing the mechanic.

[31Abone]

Go on internet Google lift accidents..there several 2 post failures. 4 post for me.

[mcorrell]

I think we can all agree that nothing is 100% safe as all equipment is built by humans and we are far from perfect. If my garage would have had a tall enough ceiling and more floor space I would have likely went with a 4 post lift or a commercial 2 post.

I lost a high school buddy over 20 years ago who was working under a car supported with cement blocks. It is not something I take lightly.

Here's my Wildcat on the Max Jax with the bridges I designed and built to reach the narrow X-frame. I am sure the makers of Max Jax would not condone this. The car was supported like this for ~4 months.
I do have several tall support stands for safety purposes so the real danger is during the raise and lower cycles.