Exhaust Jack ARB Bushranger X-Jack

[Bluto]

Anyone seen or used one of these? I can't imagine it does not harm the engine.

Seattle, WA

 

[sharp4runr]

brilliant! Is it also heat resistant? hate to have it blow if it comes into contact of something hot.

 

[Whoknows]

I wonder....

I had the same concern. It seems like a great option if it doesn't. I, myself, don't know what backpressure of the type that would be created might or could do to harm an engine. Nothing?

 

[RL Lemke]

I watched a number of the trucks at this years Dakar use this type of jack to lift their huge rigs to make repairs. If these bags can take that abuse, then they can easily handle a 4Runner. Sure would be an easy way to lift the 4Runner to make a fast tire repair.

I have a tire plug kit. So, I doubt that I would change out a flat tire for a spare. But it is a whole lot easier if you can lift the 4Runner, put some aire in the tire, and spin it to see where the hole is. Then reaming and inserting the plug is a lot easier. I think the Bushranger X-Jack is the hot ticket for this use. Even better it lies flat on the floor until needed.

In the front I would position the bag under the skid plate. In back, I would place the bag under the spare maybe? Not sure.

 

[JB.]

Yeah, these look interesting (not necessarily the ARB). Here's a good page discussing the PROs and CONs. Kind of funny ARB seems to be being credited with the "introduction" of a "new" product. Maybe it's the first availability in the States. If that's the case, more power to 'em.

http://www.nissan4x4.co.za/technical/AirBags/article.htm

 

[Kmvreter]

http://www.nissan4x4.co.za/technical/AirBags/article.htm

Hey, even one of the pics in the link is under the front of a T4R.

 

[RL Lemke]

Hey, even one of the pics in the link is under the front of a T4R.

I believe you are right.

The article sure shows how useful the bag is.

 

[multipurpose]

I can see it being great for sand/snow, but I am not so sure how usefull it would be on a solid surface where a more traditional jack might be faster. It is a really an interesting idea though.

 

[Koz]

I would use this to lift but I would also use a SAFETY stand with a piece of plywood.

Koz

 

[multipurpose]

I wouldn't want to be under the vehicle with just the bag supporting all of the weight, but I do know that some rescue units use this type of lift to move heavy equipment.

 

[ksneubec]

I wouldn't want to be under the vehicle with just the bag supporting all of the weight, but I do know that some rescue units use this type of lift to move heavy equipment.

We do, BUT, we use wood cribbing that gets built up as we raise the bags so that if the bags do slip out, the cribbing will hold it.