HiLift Jacks

[4WD]

I had a 42” HiLift jack for 20 years and finally gave it away to a guy needing to repair a fishing pier. They have gotten me out of jams and helped with a number of jobs.
After buying the Rubicon … decided I needed a new one but did not like all the ways folks mounted them outside the Jeep. Then I discovered you could order a 36” and it fits inside (has been tied down better) …
Then I needed a way to grab the wheel spokes … hence this choker …
Wanted to share and hear some things you do with this great tool …

 

[IndyFan]

I carry an older 48" but haven't actually used it. I'm convinced it is working, though. If I leave it at home I'm sure that'll be the time I need it!

I'm going to get a 36" to carry like that. I don't like the mounts, either, and have heard of folks accidentally damaging their hoods with the hood mounts. When you are slipping around in mud is not the time to handle a heavy jack and delicately remove it from the hood.

I bought a carrying case from Hi Lift that keeps it from banging things up, too.

Looking forward to hearing how people use them!

 

[4WD]

Indy: another thing to point out … when I did the test fit with the jack and choker … the point they meet is on the tire and that keeps the wheel from being damaged

 

[Zaedock]

I have a good amount of off road experience and have used a Hi-Lift for just about everything. I've jacked up my front, rear, Poison Spyder rockers, and my cage.

Some of the more exotic uses were pulling an axle forward on a TJ that ripped the control arm mount off the rear axle (it was laying on it's side) so we could stick weld the mount back on the tube. We couldn't use a ratchet strap as it was too much to pull by hand.

I've used the jack handle to sleeve a tie rod a few times after bending it back. The handle adds strength and keeps it from bending to get off the trail.

We used a hi-lift on a buggy to push it off a rock so that part of the cage could clear and keep going.


It's a very useful tool, but it's pretty dangerous too. Do NOT put your hand on the jack body when you're jacking down. Seen a few people get their fingers crushed. Always know your tools.

 

[Creekside]

They’re incredibly handy on the farm too. They are also really good at making you familiar with your local dentist. I have a chipped tooth from getting hit in the jaw by the handle in a moment of carelessness. I’d love to have one at work but they won’t allow us to have them because they’re so dangerous if you aren’t paying attention.

 

[4WD]

They’re incredibly handy on the farm too. They are also really good at making you familiar with your local dentist. I have a chipped tooth from getting hit in the jaw by the handle in a moment of carelessness. I’d love to have one at work but they won’t allow us to have them because they’re so dangerous if you aren’t paying attention.

Yes … knock on wood one never got me … but with some of the stored energy I have put in them … sure could have.