Hi-lift jack = temp winch?

Chairokey

New member
Well I need to get a winch for my new jeep but don't have the money to drop on that and a new bumper to go with it.

Just wanted to know how effective hi lift jacks are when used laterally as a temporary winch. Is this something to consider if I'm not able to get a winch now?
 

wayoflife

Administrator
Staff member
Well, I would use whatever you've got and if a Hi-Lift is all you have, yeah, I have used it as a winch before. It sucks to use and takes forever but, it can be done and is probably better to have than nothing.
 

my_jk

Member
I have used my hi-lift before to help a friend winch his trailer. It works fine just a little bit slow.
 

Rancho

Caught the Bug
Well, I would use whatever you've got and if a Hi-Lift is all you have, yeah, I have used it as a winch before. It sucks to use and takes forever but, it can be done and is probably better to have than nothing.

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