Hi Lift Jacks...

N / A · **Posted:** Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:34 pm

I'm looking at getting a high lift jack, which model is best and where is the best place to get one?

valvestem · **Joined:** Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:01 pm **Posts:** 222

Not to be wise, but, where do you intend to put the jack under the Liberty to use it?

N / A · **Posted:** Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:42 pm

valvestem wrote:

Not to be wise, but, where do you intend to put the jack under the Liberty to use it?

I've never used a hi lift, I never really thought about it, I was just looking for a bigger jack as I am lifting it tommorow.....what do most guys do, carry some wood to put on top of the stock jack?

snowsport · **Joined:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:52 pm **Posts:** 1211

I carry a 48" Maasdam JackAll and I've only used it a few times. After I bought it, I read a comparison done with it and the HiLift jack and the Maasdam was rated second. It works fine though. They are available in just about every hardware store (Home Hardware in Canada carries them). These units require adaptations though, to be useful on the Liberty. My ARB Bull Bar has jacking points, and I have a specially fabbed hitch adaptor for the rear, although I won't use that unless I have no other options.

Edvalencia · **Posted:** Thu Nov 16, 2006 9:30 pm

You need rock rails if you're planning to use a Hi-Lift with your KJ.

You basically open the door, put the jack under the rock rail and lift.
Works just fine, but you have to be VERY careful.

Ed

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Thu Nov 16, 2006 11:02 pm

Best bet for changing tires and general trail use is a nice bottle jack or scissor jack from a truck. NOt a bad idea to carry both & a Hi-lift as there may be times when one will work good and others not. The Hi-lift can be used for recovery, moving things off the trail, moving a vehicle, etc. and there are cool acessories for them too. I have found though that using the Hi-lift for changing a tire on a trail can be iffy in many situations.

Saber · **Joined:** Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:48 pm **Posts:** 160

Unless you have steel bumpers I would stay away from a HI lift. Also to change tires with one they can a bit wobbly.

If it's a must need item Make sure you get the Hi lift brand, and not a rip off brand.

phxtoad · **Posted:** Mon Nov 20, 2006 11:33 am

You can use a Hi-Lift from the side without rock rails... You just have to make one of these gizmo's:

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... php?t=2005

Works like a charm...

TL

ShadE · **Posted:** Mon Nov 20, 2006 1:41 pm

My Hi-lift actually saved us from calling a tow truck. Last ditch effort to free the KJ.
Worked perfectly.

1. lift tire out of hole.
2. fill hole with logs.
3. set tire back down on logs.
4. Drive away.

N / A · **Posted:** Mon Nov 20, 2006 7:24 pm

what size does everyone normally use? 36", 48", 60" ?

phxtoad · **Posted:** Mon Nov 20, 2006 7:55 pm

48" will fit under the rear seat, or across the back of the cargo area. The 60" won't...

N / A · **Posted:** Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:03 pm

good call, I was gonna go 60" just cause, but I never thought about it fitting anywhere..

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Tue Nov 21, 2006 10:22 pm

Quote:

My Hi-lift actually saved us from calling a tow truck. Last ditch effort to free the KJ.
Worked perfectly.

Just how much of that wood pile behind the KJ did u actually have to use? :shock:

snowsport · **Joined:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:52 pm **Posts:** 1211

Ha! That photo reminds me of a picture I saw of some guys who were building the Alaska Highway through northern B.C. back in the 40s.

A Jeep in the mud. Pure Jeeping.

Cool hats, too.

Hey, now that I look at it closer, that vehicle has 9 slots in the grille. Was that standard in those days?

N / A · **Posted:** Wed Nov 22, 2006 7:00 pm

ShadE wrote:

My Hi-lift actually saved us from calling a tow truck. Last ditch effort to free the KJ.
Worked perfectly.

1. lift tire out of hole.
2. fill hole with logs.
3. set tire back down on logs.
4. Drive away.

what are you jacking from? just on the inner fender?

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:28 pm

Quote:

what are you jacking from? just on the inner fender?

Looks like the rim, in between the spokes.

Big D · **Joined:** Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:08 pm **Posts:** 349

I use the hi lift adapter for rims. It's not bad but a little tight with the clearance in the front.

N / A · **Posted:** Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:35 am

Big D wrote:

I use the hi lift adapter for rims. It's not bad but a little tight with the clearance in the front.

did you make it yourself or get a machine shop to make it?

Big D · **Joined:** Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:08 pm **Posts:** 349

Nope, straight from Hi Lift.

http://www.hi-lift.com/products/liftmate.htm

I also had their bumper grabber but could fit it anywhere as the covers are plastic and the rebars behind it are tiny. Worse case scenario you could attach a chain to the tow hooks, and then lift with the hilift.

N / A · **Posted:** Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:56 pm

how much was the grabber?

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