Hi-Lift mounting?

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As mentioned by Moochie, I carry a big bottle Jack, a 6-ton to be exact. I used to carry a 12-ton but found it to be too big. Hi-Lifts can be great tool for certain applications but, more times than not, I just see guys use them to try and change a flat - something they are terrible at and dangerous to do. More times than not, I have found that I can get more done and done more safely with a bottle jack.

What bottle jack do you recommend?


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[MTG]

What bottle jack do you recommend?

I have a HF one that works fine. Think WOL might too.

 

[pvanweelden]

x2 - HF 6 ton. $10

 

[wayoflife]

What bottle jack do you recommend?


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I carry an old bottle jack that I bought from Napa years ago but anything should do the job. :yup:

 

[jasont0311]

I just put mine under the rear seat and then bungee it down to keep from rattling. Just a free option.

 

[jkjurny]

In Wild Wild West Part 2, I thought it was pretty cool how you guys used the Hi-Lifts and then the winches to keep the Jeep stable and safe to work under. Learn a lot on those vids.

 

[Hack12]

I carry an old bottle jack that I bought from Napa years ago but anything should do the job. :yup:

Very glad I stumbled upon this thread. I was in the market for a jack but can't stand the Hi-Lift's cumbersome size.

Needless to say, went out and grabbed a perfect little 6 ton bottle jack for $29.99 at Lowe's!

 

[wayoflife]

In Wild Wild West Part 2, I thought it was pretty cool how you guys used the Hi-Lifts and then the winches to keep the Jeep stable and safe to work under. Learn a lot on those vids.

The winch attached to the Jeep in question was used to keep it from getting pulled back. The Hi-Lifts weren't used to keep the Jeep stable, they were used to help reduce the weight on the back end with the hopes of the axle dropping enough to free itself from the gas tank. That alone didn't work. A winch from the back to help pull/rotate the pinion down was used as well but, the addition of it didn't do the trick either. It was only until we used another winch from up front that we were finally able to pull the pinion down. It was a really hard recovery.

 

[wayoflife]

Very glad I stumbled upon this thread. I was in the market for a jack but can't stand the Hi-Lift's cumbersome size.

Needless to say, went out and grabbed a perfect little 6 ton bottle jack for $29.99 at Lowe's!

Hi-Lifts definitely have their place and I still own 2 of them. Just whenever possible, I prefer NOT to use one.

 

[jkjurny]

The winch attached to the Jeep in question was used to keep it from getting pulled back. The Hi-Lifts weren't used to keep the Jeep stable, they were used to help reduce the weight on the back end with the hopes of the axle dropping enough to free itself from the gas tank. That alone didn't work. A winch from the back to help pull/rotate the pinion down was used as well but, the addition of it didn't do the trick either. It was only until we used another winch from up front that we were finally able to pull the pinion down. It was a really hard recovery.

Thanks for the clarity. Would love to hear more about it when we meet. It was interesting to watch, but could tell there were many hours put into that.

 

[NFRs2000NYC]

On my 2012, I had it mounted to the cross/roll bar in the rear using $5 worth of hardware from Home Depot. Was secure, and out of the elements. When not in use, you couldn't even see the mounts or anything.

 

[eeftw]

Eddie,

Out of curiosity, what do you carry in place of the hi-lift?

Aev jack block here...

 

[Armydog]

Two grade 8 hardened bolts, washers, and wing nuts. Under 10 bucks. I am planning on a vertical mount but this works for now




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