hi-lift mount locations

[dhcomp]

Anyone come up with a cheap, easy, fully enclosed exterior mount?

If/when i get one, it will be for emergency use. I don't wheel my burb, so won't be used often. I'd love to mount it under the body between the rocker and frame. I know this would limit my access if i get stuck, but i think i'm willing to risk it.

Maybe i glue together and mod some 3-4" pvc with a T or 90 on the end.....Basically seal it inside, coat with wd40, and hope its in good shape when i need it.

 

[Fordum]

Have to be some pretty big pipe, but it would work. I would either use something besides WD-40, or grab some of those rust prevention tabs that release the vapor slowly. I love WD-40, and keep some on hand always, but it is not a good long term rust preventive.
Also, use female thread fittings with screw-in plugs like the surveyers and engineers use to carry their blueprints, drawings and what have you. They mount them outside the truck in all kinds of weather and they stay dry.

 

[Desert Rat]

Nice set-up. I had a CNC machinist friend make me some real nice roll bar clamps and have mine mounted to my roll bar similar to yours. I do need to see more pics of your cage though. I'm liking what i can see so far.

Go to my contact info and click on my Webshots albums. Then go to the album Roll Cage to see all that I have.

 

[rufusbooth]

Maybe i glue together and mod some 3-4" pvc with a T or 90 on the end.....Basically seal it inside, coat with wd40, and hope its in good shape when i need it.

<sarcasm> dont lube it at all, it wont work. when you pull it out just dip it in mud and it will work fine</sarcasm>


On a more serious note, I have seen some of the rustiest examples of high-lift jacks literally work great after the guy dipped the thing in mud to lube it up. Moral of the story? A little rust realty wont hurt these things. Your idea should keep the jack in good shape as long s it is not soaking in water.

Cheers,

Rufus

 

[dhcomp]

<sarcasm> dont lube it at all, it wont work. when you pull it out just dip it in mud and it will work fine</sarcasm>


On a more serious note, I have seen some of the rustiest examples of high-lift jacks literally work great after the guy dipped the thing in mud to lube it up. Moral of the story? A little rust realty wont hurt these things. Your idea should keep the jack in good shape as long s it is not soaking in water.

Cheers,

Rufus

Agreed. Just no need to abuse it. Basically don't want to mount it underbody w/ no protection.