Hi lift jack ideas

[olyelr]

Nice thanks for the pics!

[Easttnrhino]

I like, good idea. Thanks

[adeluca73]

I know this thread is old, but here's how I just mounted mine in a RamBox truck. Took the jack apart to its major pieces: jack bar, foot (replaced the bolt with a 1/4" pin), handle (replaced the cotter pin with a single leg snap button), and running gear. I built plywood dividers and a jig to hold the jack bar and handle. The handle's held on with Quick Fist clamps, and the jack bar is on 1/2" bolts with wing nuts.

That’s a slick way to shoehorn that monster in there!!!

[Reloaderguy]

That’s a slick way to shoehorn that monster in there!!!

My wife said the same thing this morning.

[adeluca73]

That’s a slick way to shoehorn that monster in there!!!

My wife said the same thing this morning.

Figured it was you would chime in....I couldn't have teed it up any better aside from subtitling "that's what she said" after. Nice to see we conform to expectations....

[HOBBES]

[JRHPWRWAGON06]

Those things weigh a ton. I would keep it in the garage unless i was Wheeling. Save on gas.

[Bill2014]

Those things weigh a ton. I would keep it in the garage unless i was Wheeling. Save on gas.

You will only need it if it is in your garage

[KevinABQ]

Nobody ever forgets their recovery gear on a shelf in their garage. Particularly if it stays in the truck.

[Mule]

A good checklist and pre-trip inspection goes a long ways!

(Going through a checklist for the moto for a ride tomorrow... helmet, gloves, boots, radio(s), camelbak, FAK... batteries charged? Oil change good? Bike fuel'd? Coolant check'd?
I forget a lot of things, but I don't "forget things" with a checklist+pretrip! )

[btsbarton]

Those things weigh a ton. I would keep it in the garage unless i was Wheeling. Save on gas.

You’re aware how much these things already weigh right? lol what is an extra 50 pounds

[Oilbrnr]

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What are you using as lift-points on the PW and what do you expect to achieve with that Hi_lift?

[EasyDoesIt]

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What are you using as lift-points on the PW and what do you expect to achieve with that Hi_lift?

In a pinch you can use the front tow hooks. I've done it, I wouldn't get under the truck but to change a tire or get the tire out of a hole, id do it again.

Also the rear hitch would work.

Or get one of those wheel straps.

[Retired BLM Rig]

I carry a Hi Lift for the same reason I carry a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit. The Boy Scout motto is "Be Prepared".

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[HOBBES]

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What are you using as lift-points on the PW and what do you expect to achieve with that Hi_lift?

I wish I had a set of MOPAR factory rock rails installed to lift from. Instead, I have the lift-mate wheel strap, bumper lift, off road base, winch kit, etc. I like the idea of it being capable of being used as a spreader. The Jackmate allows me to pry open a car door like a can opener, if necessary.

[btsbarton]

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What are you using as lift-points on the PW and what do you expect to achieve with that Hi_lift?

If you have rock sliders, they are good lift points for a HiLift.

If you get the “Lift Mate” wheel lift kit, it’s great for lifting one corner to place a traction board or rocks to fill a hole you’re stuck in, even without rock Sliders. Same concept if you need to break suction of a stuck vehicle framed out in mud/ice.

You can use the instability of the jack to its advantage to “cast off”...jacking it up and pushing or driving off the jack to reposition a vehicle. This isn’t for beginners/faint of heard though, as it can be dangerous if done wrong.

Hilift can also be used to press bearings, break tire beads, and It can be used as a winch in a pinch (slow, not much travel before having to reset)

I think the bigest misconception is HiLifts are for changing tires on lifted vehicles.... they are not! They CAN be as a last resort, but the MUCH SAFER route is to use the (stock) bottle jack under the axle and a 4x4 block of wood to gain the extra height if needed.