Hi-Lift questions about which model and how to use

[dirtygoat]

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.

X2... Works great...

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.

Using a hi-lift to change a tire is like using and old bumper jack to change a tire... It'll never work...

Hi-lift even says that you should never push or pull a vehicle off the jack...

There is nothing in the owners manual that says you cannot or should not use it as a "jack" to change a tire...



To the original poster...

The posted information is other peoples opinions... You need to read the owners manual for yourself...

Like any other tool if you use it for it's intended purpose and take precautions to act in a safe manner, you will still have a chance for failure or injury...

 

[4X4HIGH]

Hi-lift even says that you should never push or pull a vehicle off the jack...

There is nothing in the owners manual that says you cannot or should not use it as a "jack" to change a tire...

I think I need to see if I can find my owners manual that came with my jack when I bought it 9 years ago and scan in the part that says "DO NOT use it to change a tire and also that it is meant to be used to unstick a vehicle by jacking it up and pushing the vehicle off the jack".

Maybe Hi-lift has changed their manual to reflect something different now but the one I have said otherwise.

 

[dirtygoat]

Here's the manual...

http://www.hi-lift.com/media/pdfs/jack_instructions.pdf


As far as pushing/pulling the rig off, that comes from the instructional video...

 

[andyblack]

I really like the mounts you guys have. I just have mine crammed inside my truck tool box in the bed.

Lately I've noticed a bunch of Jeep guys going around with Hi-Lifts mounted on their rigs in all kinds of crazy ways. Thing is, most of the time you can look at them and tell the jack has never been used. It's kind of just a "lifestyle accessory" to make their ride look more legit when they really just drive them on the street. Weird. At least they have them just in case.

 

[badmix]

I really like the mounts you guys have. I just have mine crammed inside my truck tool box in the bed.

Lately I've noticed a bunch of Jeep guys going around with Hi-Lifts mounted on their rigs in all kinds of crazy ways. Thing is, most of the time you can look at them and tell the jack has never been used. It's kind of just a "lifestyle accessory" to make their ride look more legit when they really just drive them on the street. Weird. At least they have them just in case.

Could be, but to me, its a better to have and not need than to need and not have. Mine stayed pretty shiney for the longest time, never needed it. Ive only used mine to change tires. Not sure why someone would say they arent suppose to be used for changing tires, they can be safe as long as the operator takes precautions and respects the tool he is using.

 

[andyblack]

I've changed tires with mine too. It's just easier to use a bottle jack to me.

You're right though, you do have to pay attention when using one. They're only as dangerous as the operator.