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Jordan Petry
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techno said:
Rear tow hitch, and I have chocks for the front to keep it from sliding forward... but jacking up the back and then pushing it off the jack would have got me out of the situation I got stuck in recently. Plus I intend on getting some sliders within a few months.
HB 4X4
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Jordan Petry said:
Be very cautious with that jack point, the truck becomes VERY unstable.
You say your plan is to jack up the truck, then push it off the jack? If you are brave enough to jack it up from the hitch, that's your call. However, I highly suggest finding rocks to throw under your wheels rather than pushing the truck off the jack... There are so many bad scenarios possible from that type of thinking, the most obvious being the jack cracking back at full force against your truck.
DavidAlexander
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Jordan Petry said:
I wouldn't use your rear tow hitch for much lifting. The stock setup really isn't intended for that much vertical weight. Think of it as tongue weight in reverse. You wouldn't want 3000 lb of tongue weight on the rear hitch. These cars can tow 5000 lbs, but only carry about 700 lbs (i think) of tongue weight on the hitch.
Jordan Petry
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HB 4X4 said:
Not anymore, :bigok:
There were rocks lying around, but there was no way to get them under the tires. Now I have a way to get them under the tires, lol.
David, yea I get what your saying... but I also think they are factoring in the weight of the tongue when you go flying over a speed bump or something similar as the weight can be dramatically increased.
Anyways, I hopefully don't ever need to use it... I'd just assume get pulled out by someone. One of the guys I work with has an Xterra that he offroads so were gonna go down to a place called Washita in a few weeks and I'll let you guys know how it works out
CSL
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I agree that pushing off the jack is not the best choice. Stuff rocks instead.
I do think you are correct about the tongue weight, Jordan. A dynamic 700lbs is way different than a static 3000lbs. Good thoughts from both of you, but I agree with Jordan. I have used the tow hitch a few times to lift the rear (as that is my only rear jack point also). It is way unstable, but proper preparations and careful work can handle it fine. I think your chocks are a good idea, and I have thought about a pair myself (more so as extra security if I am stopped on a hill and have to get out while my kids are still in, but your idea seems like another good use)
I am sure you have already read lots of negativity about the use of a Hi-lift, and will continue to hear more. Well, sure it's dangerous, but no more than so many other TOOLS available and used everyday.
Chainsaw, tablesaw, welder... turn your back on any of these tools, and your in for trouble, same with a Hi-lift. Respect it as a tool, and you will do fine.
When the situation is right for using a hi-lift you will be so happy you have it, but don't "force" the situation just because you "want" to use it...then it becomes a toy...don't ever disrespect your T4R by playing with any other toy than it! ha!
Sorry for the lecture of sorts... :bash:
I do think you are correct about the tongue weight, Jordan. A dynamic 700lbs is way different than a static 3000lbs. Good thoughts from both of you, but I agree with Jordan. I have used the tow hitch a few times to lift the rear (as that is my only rear jack point also). It is way unstable, but proper preparations and careful work can handle it fine. I think your chocks are a good idea, and I have thought about a pair myself (more so as extra security if I am stopped on a hill and have to get out while my kids are still in, but your idea seems like another good use)
I am sure you have already read lots of negativity about the use of a Hi-lift, and will continue to hear more. Well, sure it's dangerous, but no more than so many other TOOLS available and used everyday.
Chainsaw, tablesaw, welder... turn your back on any of these tools, and your in for trouble, same with a Hi-lift. Respect it as a tool, and you will do fine.
When the situation is right for using a hi-lift you will be so happy you have it, but don't "force" the situation just because you "want" to use it...then it becomes a toy...don't ever disrespect your T4R by playing with any other toy than it! ha!
Sorry for the lecture of sorts... :bash:
Jordan Petry
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CSL said:I agree that pushing off the jack is not the best choice. Stuff rocks instead.
I do think you are correct about the tongue weight, Jordan. A dynamic 700lbs is way different than a static 3000lbs. Good thoughts from both of you, but I agree with Jordan. I have used the tow hitch a few times to lift the rear (as that is my only rear jack point also). It is way unstable, but proper preparations and careful work can handle it fine. I think your chocks are a good idea, and I have thought about a pair myself (more so as extra security if I am stopped on a hill and have to get out while my kids are still in, but your idea seems like another good use)
I am sure you have already read lots of negativity about the use of a Hi-lift, and will continue to hear more. Well, sure it's dangerous, but no more than so many other TOOLS available and used everyday.
Chainsaw, tablesaw, welder... turn your back on any of these tools, and your in for trouble, same with a Hi-lift. Respect it as a tool, and you will do fine.
When the situation is right for using a hi-lift you will be so happy you have it, but don't "force" the situation just because you "want" to use it...then it becomes a toy...don't ever disrespect your T4R by playing with any other toy than it! ha!
Sorry for the lecture of sorts... :bash:
I agree, it can be dangerous... I've read lots and lots of stories about them. I'm very thankful for the criticism guys, ya never know it just might save a life, :bigok: I hope I don't have to use it, I just want to have it just in case. I've had a run in or two with a table saw... lets just say pinching a 2x10 with a full size Bosch table saw is a BAD idea. Learned my lesson, :bigok:
I bought the chocks because I figured I didn't want the front tires rolling away when I jacked up the back of the car. I figured I could put it in 4low locked, and then chock them just to be safe. :bigok:
A10MileHusker
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Jordan Petry said:Gotcha, :bigok:
Thanks for your input but I've made up my mind.:
PERFECT!!!!!!!!! Way to keep your own man!!!
I too listened to people and what they had to say but once I made my decision on the Goodyear Wrangler MTR's it was done. Thats what I wanted and thats what I got and couldn't be happier.
Jordan Petry
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A10MileHusker said:
Haha, thanks Doug! :bigok:
To be honest the new Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs look like a good option as well though... We'll see what the price difference is, that will probably be the deciding factor.
CAN-03runner
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You can get a the Hi-Lift Jack "Lift-Mate" It picks up your truck from the holes in the wheels. I used it. works good.
Spencer
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DONT feel bad about the Harbor Freight Jack.
I have one too..
There built fine. I have used mine numerous times. Just make sure you lube it. There was a time or two I couldn't get the pins to fully switch out and such. Then when reversing I have had an oops or two but I think I have it under controll now.
I have one too..
There built fine. I have used mine numerous times. Just make sure you lube it. There was a time or two I couldn't get the pins to fully switch out and such. Then when reversing I have had an oops or two but I think I have it under controll now.
