Decided on EZ Car Lift., Confirming configuration... |
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Decided on EZ Car Lift., Confirming configuration... |
FlacaProductions |
Apr 12 2021, 01:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,591 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California |
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. |
Mark Henry |
Apr 12 2021, 01:57 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
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. |
mepstein |
Apr 12 2021, 02:06 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,279 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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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Lg914 |
Apr 12 2021, 02:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 4-July 19 From: Lake Geneva Member No.: 23,275 Region Association: None |
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. |
mepstein |
Apr 12 2021, 02:53 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,279 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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. |
FlacaProductions |
Apr 12 2021, 02:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,591 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California |
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live free & drive |
Apr 12 2021, 05:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 158 Joined: 29-June 16 From: New Hampshire Member No.: 20,159 Region Association: None |
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 |
FlacaProductions |
Apr 12 2021, 05:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,591 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California |
Very good - thank you!
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akp2002 |
Apr 12 2021, 05:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 95 Joined: 11-January 21 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 25,059 Region Association: North East States |
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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Krieger |
Apr 12 2021, 07:49 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,714 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
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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Krieger |
Apr 12 2021, 07:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,714 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
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FlacaProductions |
Apr 12 2021, 08:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,591 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California |
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 |
VaccaRabite |
Apr 13 2021, 07:48 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,445 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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. Zach |
mgphoto |
Apr 13 2021, 08:59 AM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,339 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
@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. |
914forme |
Apr 13 2021, 07:54 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
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FlacaProductions |
Apr 13 2021, 08:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,591 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California |
Very cool. Thank you!
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jim_hoyland |
Apr 13 2021, 08:48 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,303 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Where did you buy it ?
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FlacaProductions |
Apr 13 2021, 10:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,591 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California |
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mb911 |
Apr 14 2021, 05:26 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,854 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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 |
mepstein |
Apr 14 2021, 06:18 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,279 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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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