Hard Case for a Hi-Lift. Anyone have it?

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Thu Aug 11, 2005 9:40 pm

Anyone used this product?

I'd like something a little sturdier than the bag type.

http://www.off-road.com/chevy/reviews/jackguard/

Another Hi-Lift mount I came across. Seems nicer than the regular ones:

http://www.expeditionexchange.com/hilift/

Edwin · **Posted:** Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:06 pm

Where can I get it and how much does it cost?

lilmatty · **Posted:** Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:37 pm

Yow! $100 for those mounts! Makes my J-hook mounts look pretty good at $7.

Jesus Levy · **Posted:** Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:46 pm

I was also looking for some protection, but I found out that a 48" Hi-Lift can be stowed under the back seat. There's no need for protection there, and access is extremely easy.

lilmatty · **Posted:** Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:54 pm

You probably don't want it under the back seat when wheelin' though. Can't get it out if your stuck in a tight spot.

dirtykj · **Posted:** Fri Aug 12, 2005 1:20 pm

I like the Garvin industries mount the best. It cradles the hi lift, so one person can remove it easily without having to hold the lift in place while removing the last screw. The expedition exchange looks good too, but you take one screw out and you still have to hold the jack in place with one hand while you remove the second screw.

http://www.off-road.com/jeep/reviews/ga ... p00915.jpg

Other than that, it's similar in concept. They both have bolts that go through the holes in the lift ...

http://www.off-road.com/jeep/reviews/garvin/garvin.html

Garvin's is cheaper, too

lilmatty · **Posted:** Fri Aug 12, 2005 4:42 pm

I really didn't like any of the solutions or prices for HiLift rack mounts. Made one out of J hooks, washers, and wingnuts. Dipped the hooks in that plastic goop you can get for coating tool handles. Set the hook onto a rack bar, ran the shaft though the Hilift hole, and wingnuts it secure. I used pieces of garden hose placed around the rack's bars to protect the bar from scratching.

Here's a pic of the gear. Not the prettiest thing going down the road but gets points for originality and general geekiness.

Guest · **Posted:** Fri Aug 12, 2005 5:51 pm

lilmatty wrote:

I really didn't like any of the solutions or prices for HiLift rack mounts. Made one out of J hooks, washers, and wingnuts. Dipped the hooks in that plastic goop you can get for coating tool handles. Set the hook onto a rack bar, ran the shaft though the Hilift hole, and wingnuts it secure. I used pieces of garden hose placed around the rack's bars to protect the bar from scratching.

Not the prettiest thing going down the road but gets points for originality and general geekiness.

Nice. I think we should start calling you "lilmcguyver".

lilmatty · **Posted:** Fri Aug 12, 2005 5:53 pm

super geek or super hack suits me better, depending on whether the project is hardware or software.

dirtykj · **Posted:** Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:00 pm

lilmatty wrote:

super geek or super hack suits me better, depending on whether the project is hardware or software.

First it's Clint with the peanut butter (fixes everything) and now you're starting the same thing with the plastic goop

Be careful what trend you're starting!

lilmatty · **Posted:** Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:08 pm

You should try dipping your thing in plastic goop. Soft and rubbery but well protected. Also protects things it touches.

he heh. Hey Beavis! he heh! He said 'thing.' he heh! :roll:

LoganSix · **Posted:** Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:20 pm

Look on the top.

I had to get a couple of "L" brackets to attach to the standard cross rails to attach the metal straps.
Since it's not the right distance, I have to use some bungee cords to keep the front in place.
It pretty much stays right there. Only a little bit of movement.
Not too hard to get to if you open the passenger door or stand on a wheel. i had to get it out during the LOST Fools Run at Paragon.
The case keeps it nic ely dry and clean. I like to play in puddles.

http://www.jackguard.com/1.htm
48" Jackguard w/straps package
$45.95 - Save $5.00!

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Fri Aug 12, 2005 8:41 pm

Picture is way too small to see the case very well on the rack. Can you crop and enlarge it?

The case is a great idea to keep the lift in great working order and to last a long time.

Only $25.95 for the case and $48.95 for case and mounting straps.

LoganSix · **Posted:** Sat Aug 13, 2005 11:08 am

I'll try to get some more pictures of it to show how it is mounted.

Having a rack on the roof would make it easier to mount.

AdamIsAdam · **Posted:** Tue Aug 16, 2005 10:25 pm

I took a 2x3 and can attach/remove it wiht ubolts, to my cross bars (Renegade, don't forget). In that, I have two bolts sticking up where the hi-lift can mount to with wing nuts and washers. AS soon as I cna find a pic, I'll post.

Cheap. Crude. FUNCTIONAL.

When not up top (when off roading), it's under the rear seats, snug as a bug in a rug!

LoganSix · **Posted:** Fri Aug 26, 2005 5:37 pm

Font Connection Inside

Front Connection Outside

Back Connection Inside

Back Connection Outside

It's just a couple of "L" brackets connected to the cross bars where there are holes in the cross bars.
I use zip ties to keep the bracket from moving. The metal braces that come with the case are attached to the top of the "L" brackets. Bungee cords keep the fron end from sliding.

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