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2-post Lift MaxJax Install
Well, I got some time today..... So I took the plunge & installed the maxJax.
Started by assembling the system.
Rented a Hammer Drill from HomeDepot ($54.00 a day) Went with daily rate instead of 4 hour rate.. so I didn't have to feel rushed.
Bit Size = 8"x7/8"
Used the Anchors that came with the Lift. (5/8" bolts)
Got the first hole drilled pretty straight, went pretty smooth.
Used a Straw to measure the hole depth. ( Hole depth was 5.75")
The lift comes with a "setting" bolt. Mine came with 2 they are 4" long and have a nut to set the anchor with
Time to drill the rest of the holes....
I used a engine oil galley brush & a vacuum to clean out the holes.
As you can see, they came out quite clean. ( that is a 5.75" deep hole)
Overview of the hole pattern
After all anchors where installed, the first (Driver side) lift was bolted down
No shims needed, the post was perfectly level.
Passenger side post time. This time I drilled the holes with the post in place. This helped ALOT. I recommend doing it this way for sure....
All my holes where 5.75" deep and I still never hit "dirt" I got lucky and had a "thick" foundation....
Had to get a shot of my Helper... he held the breaker bar while I had the job of "tightening" the nut.... he didn't have the muscle...
The Passenger side anchors are now all set.... these came out "PERFECT!"
The first thing we lifted after the install..... He had a 70's flash back...
As it sits right now... I have the truck lifted at it's lowest "safe" setting (24") I am leaving it over night & will check for concrete cracks in the morning... I want to make sure its safe before I get under it 
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