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> Decided on EZ Car Lift., Confirming configuration...
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post Apr 12 2021, 01:44 PM
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Done lots of reading here and I've decided that the EZ Car Lift is right for me. Thanks to all who have documented their lift setups.

Confirming that I should get the XMC59 crossbars and a set of 4 hockey pucks.

Also leaning toward the Ridgid R5011 Drill, 1/2-Inch 2-Speed Hammer Drill as it's one of the highly recommended ones from the EZ Car Lift manufacturer.

Anything I'm missing?

Really looking forward to this - everybody raves about a lift....it's just finding the one that fits your situation.
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post Apr 12 2021, 01:57 PM
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I rented a Hilti from Home Debit, I had my ducks in a row so I had the deed done in well under 4 hours rental time.

The Hilti is the right tool for the job, my lift had at least ten 3/4" redhead bolts per side and it blasted through them like butter.
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post Apr 12 2021, 02:06 PM
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I need to set anchors for my maxjax. I was told to rent a big drill rather than buying a consumer model. And get a good drill bit.
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post Apr 12 2021, 02:32 PM
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I need to set anchors for my maxjax. I was told to rent a big drill rather than buying a consumer model. And get a good drill bit.


I think there may be a misunderstanding. I believe the ez car lift needs the power of a drill to operate. The drill turns a shaft that raises and lowers the lift. But then again I could be wrong.
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post Apr 12 2021, 02:53 PM
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I need to set anchors for my maxjax. I was told to rent a big drill rather than buying a consumer model. And get a good drill bit.


I think there may be a misunderstanding. I believe the ez car lift needs the power of a drill to operate. The drill turns a shaft that raises and lowers the lift. But then again I could be wrong.

I'm sure your right.
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post Apr 12 2021, 02:59 PM
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@Lg914 and @mepstein - you're correct. I apologize as I thought it was known that a drill is used to power the EZ Car Lift.

I'm just making sure I'm getting the right cross bars, etc...and if anyone has found anything specific for "must-have" items.
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post Apr 12 2021, 05:15 PM
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Just went through this yesterday - get the C59 for sure, We will have to drill new holes on the 64 to even get it to work. We tried it both ways logintudinal and lateral and both ways we needed to shorten the 64.

Make sure you buy their special socket only $6 money well spent

I’ve been using a Milwaukee M18 Fuel rechargeable and have had no issues
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post Apr 12 2021, 05:23 PM
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Very good - thank you!
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post Apr 12 2021, 05:30 PM
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The EZ lift is really great for the 914 because they are so hard to get up in the air with a hydraulic jack and best of all the EZ is made in the USA completely!
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post Apr 12 2021, 07:49 PM
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When you say hammer drill does that mean like an impact gun? Do NOT do this if so. You do not want to bang on those internal parts. You need a significant drill. I have a 1/2" drill to work my EZ lift. The two "spacers" between the lifting rails on mine measure 28". Boytcho knows his shit. I bought what he recommended 12 years ago
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post Apr 12 2021, 07:53 PM
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post Apr 12 2021, 08:12 PM
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I don't it's the same as an impact gun, no. It's on the "recommended" list from Boytcho and confirmed in an email from him. I think it's just got the extra handle on the side.

The key thing that Boytcho likes is two speed ranges - low for more torque at the beginning of the lift and then higher once you get the load up and moving.

https://www.amazon.com/Ridgid-R5011-8-5-Amp...#productDetails
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post Apr 13 2021, 07:48 AM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Apr 12 2021, 04:53 PM) *

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QUOTE(mepstein @ Apr 12 2021, 03:06 PM) *

I need to set anchors for my maxjax. I was told to rent a big drill rather than buying a consumer model. And get a good drill bit.


I think there may be a misunderstanding. I believe the ez car lift needs the power of a drill to operate. The drill turns a shaft that raises and lowers the lift. But then again I could be wrong.

I'm sure your right.

But, yeah. Rent a "real" hammer drill and bits from Home Depot to set the anchors for the MaxJax. Money well spent seeing as how you will likely not use it again unless you start installing lifts. They are massive and powerful and will do the job quickly and more accurately then trying to fight with a consumer hammer drill that will stop in its tracks whenever you come across rebar or a stone in the concrete.

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post Apr 13 2021, 08:59 AM
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@Lg914 and @mepstein - you're correct. I apologize as I thought it was known that a drill is used to power the EZ Car Lift.

I'm just making sure I'm getting the right cross bars, etc...and if anyone has found anything specific for "must-have" items.


The casters are an extremely useful accessory, I have my EZ Car lift about 10 years, there have been times when the car was on the lift for 6 months or so, the casters make it easy to move the car around the garage. I have 3 sets of cross members, a long, the standard and a short set that I used to support the car and leave lots of space to weld the longs.
Get a heavy duty corded drill, variable speed and reverse, I used a big Harbor Freight drill until the chuck spun off, I bought a heavy duty Milwaukee, 90 seconds up 90 seconds down.
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post Apr 13 2021, 07:54 PM
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Love Mine, used it for years, some of the best money I spent on tools.

This is the drill you need.

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And why do you ask, powerful enough to lift the 8.0 Amps 0-2500 RPM, most Half inch drills will have the amps to lift, but are super slow. This one is twice the speed.

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Worth the price of the drill.
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post Apr 13 2021, 08:18 PM
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Very cool. Thank you!
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post Apr 13 2021, 08:48 PM
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Where did you buy it ?
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post Apr 13 2021, 10:33 PM
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I see it for about $65 on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-Variable-Reve...54472&psc=1
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post Apr 14 2021, 05:26 AM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Apr 12 2021, 12:06 PM) *

I need to set anchors for my maxjax. I was told to rent a big drill rather than buying a consumer model. And get a good drill bit.


@mepstein let me know if renting it is too much. I would ship you my hammer drill with drill bits to use for a weekend. It is the professional level tool
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post Apr 14 2021, 06:18 AM
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I need to set anchors for my maxjax. I was told to rent a big drill rather than buying a consumer model. And get a good drill bit.


@mepstein let me know if renting it is too much. I would ship you my hammer drill with drill bits to use for a weekend. It is the professional level tool

Thanks Ben (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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