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Hi-Lift questions about which model and how to use

garydan

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I am under the assumption that a hi-lift Jack is one of the requirements for a fully equipped trail rig. I currently have the stock bumpers and running a 6" lift. So I have two questions. What size hi-lift Jack should I get and are the stock bumpers ok for Jack points?
 
I would recommend the largest all cast Hi-lift jack made (60" IIRC). Also while a stock bumper isn't ideal for using a Hi-lift on Hi-lift does have a special adapter for use with stock bumpers. http://www.hi-lift.com/accessories/bumper-lift.html

The biggest thing I can't stress enough on is about the intended use of a Hi-lift jack. Hi-lift jacks ARE NOT meant to be used for changing tires and the like, they are designed to be used to get a stuck vehicle unstuck by jacking the vehicle up and then pushing it off the jack allowing the vehicle to move forward. The base is attached the the beam of the jack with a single cotter pin.
 
The jack is heavy, is it for the blazer? some guys put it bedides the roll bar if you have one or on a roof rack wich looks nice
 
4X4HIGH said:
I would recommend the largest all cast Hi-lift jack made (60" IIRC). Also while a stock bumper isn't ideal for using a Hi-lift on Hi-lift does have a special adapter for use with stock bumpers. http://www.hi-lift.com/accessories/bumper-lift.html

The biggest thing I can't stress enough on is about the intended use of a Hi-lift jack. Hi-lift jacks ARE NOT meant to be used for changing tires and the like, they are designed to be used to get a stuck vehicle unstuck by jacking the vehicle up and then pushing it off the jack allowing the vehicle to move forward. The base is attached the the beam of the jack with a single cotter pin.
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You are full of so much knowlage! I didn't know that its not intended to change tires. I think or thought that's why most people carry them. If not for tire changing, what do you or what should we use to change tires in the back country? Maybe a lightweight floorjack?
Thanks for all your input. You rock!
 
munepit said:
You are full of so much knowlage! I didn't know that its not intended to change tires. I think or thought that's why most people carry them. If not for tire changing, what do you or what should we use to change tires in the back country? Maybe a lightweight floorjack?
Thanks for all your input. You rock!
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I keep a 20 ton bottle jack and a large flat piece of wood to use as a solid base for the jack. You could keep a light weight floor jack I suppose but that will take up ALOT more room than a small 20 ton bottle jack.
 
Perfect! I am going to do the same thing! I don't have a spare right now though. I haven't gone into the back country in a long time either! Ha ha. Thanks bud!!!!
 
I think they have a 72" Hi-Lift now. I have the 48" and it will barely unload the suspension on my truck and it only has a 4" lift. I need the 60". I would recommend that you make sure that the opposite end of the truck from the one you're jacking is chocked in some way (unless you want the truck to move). I've had my truck roll forward in a parking lot until it hit a curb after I jacked it up by the rear bumper. Also watch out that the handle doesn't hit you if your hand slips and the handle jumps back up while you're jacking. Bad news. They make an adapter for curved bumpers and a hook that can you can put in a hole in your wheel if that's what the situation calls for. Like 4x4 High said, most of the time you just jack the truck up until it's clear of whatever is holding it back and push or let it fall over into a better postion. You may have to do that several times to get unstuck. Or see if you can remove the rock or dig out the earth that's stuck on. And watch the jack while the vehicle is falling off it. It can hit you or get hung up on stuff. It's no good for changing tires. A little bottle jack and wood block under the axle tube works much better and is safer.
 
Carry a short chain and if you HAVE to use it to change tire chain the axle to the frame so you don't have to unload suspension before tire lifts.
 
Why have I never thought of that?:bow: That could come in handy if you can't get under the axle to use a bottle jack or don't have one.
 
MNorby said:
Carry a short chain and if you HAVE to use it to change tire chain the axle to the frame so you don't have to unload suspension before tire lifts.
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This trick also works well on a tandem axle trailer that blows a tire and you need to remove that tire temporarily until you reach a location to have the tire repaired/replaced. Just jack the axle up and chain it in place and remove that wheel.
 
Yea Hi-lifts. :D


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here's my setup. Carry a can of wd40, carb clean, or something to clean the springs/pins when you need to use it.
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