Hi-Lift Jack recommendation

[preacher35]

So, as I have mentioned in a previous thread, I am ordering my Shrockworks bumper (and now, sliders as well). I want to ask (and yes, I did use the forum search tool, unsuccessfully) what size Hi-Lift is sufficient for a lifted, 4th gen 4Runner. 42" and 48" seem to be the most common that I see, but what are you all using?

Thank you in advance!

 

[Greydog]

I had a similar thought a few weeks ago.

My Runner has a 2.5" lift with additional 0.5" tire to height. So, the top of the stock bumper is about 35" off the ground. So assuming the aftermarket bumper has lift points down near roughly 25" off the ground based on pics I'm estimating from.

Seems as though the 48" is most popular and works well for nearly everyone. It would also work well on sliders given some measurements I took.

A 42" seems perhaps on the short side if you're offroad or in sand.

Obviously getting the 60" is safer, but they are just gigantic.

Anyway, just my reasoning

 

[albertomc]

I bought a 48 inch high lift some 4 years back for use with my 70 series landcruiser and after seeing the way it operates, needs to be stored in order to not have any issues for the day you need it, how bloody uncofortable it is to actually use it and store it without having to sacrifice a ton of space... my recomendation would be STAY AWAY. It is more of a "cool tool" than a must have. I have seen MULTIPLE injuries from people who know how to use it, i have seen several places where the surface where it needs to be placed is not hard enough so it just sinks (meaning you need to spend a ton more for the additional accessories just to get it to work in any scenario).

For my 4runner I have decided to keep things practical and focused on the correct uses. If you need to change a tire, although they almost NEVER get flats, I would use this:

X-Jack Exhaust Jack | ARB 4x4 Accessories

Simple, light, extremely safe and easy to store.

Just my 2 cents.

PD: If you need to go through the learning curve like I did, you need to get the 48 inch. The couple extra dollars may mean the difference in a crucial situation. Use multiple points of anchor for the hi lift and keep it protected from the elements. Use it a few times across the 4runner before you really need to use it so you dont scratch up your car or injur yourself or others when you need to use it.

 

[KidVermicious]

Second the exhaust jack, I love mine. But I still carry a hilift.

If you're going to carry a hilift, check this out.

 

[preacher35]

I appreciate the comments about staying away from the Hi-Lift, but there are too many reasons for me NOT to have one. I am pretty competent with tools and am smart enough to know not to get underneath my rig with a Hi-Lift. It's just, there are those times, when only a Hi-Lift can get the job done. Anyway, so the consensus is that a 48" should do the job?

 

[KidVermicious]

The 60" is handy if you're on 40s or want to winch with the thing, but a 48" will be plenty big enough for you. Pack a ratchet strap just in case you need to limit droop.

 

[gshadow325]

[MENTION=1598]Alex[/MENTION]t4r has a new one for sale. I bought sliders so I would have a jack point now that my truck is much higher. Also consider getting a off road base for the hi lift to sit on a stable base.

 

[Jeremy556]

48 should be plenty.

Other must haves:
Wheel lift adapter - allows you to lift the wheel directly, so you aren't fighting suspension droop. Very handy when you need to lift a wheel to stack rocks under.
Off road base for soft surfaces
Tubing adapter for lifting from sliders - it's much more stable than lifting directly, and keeps the bar further from your body work.
A cover (if kept outside) and non dirt attracting lubrication
Knowledge of the ways they are dangerous - always stay out of the arc of the handle, brace your foot against the base of the jack, and take a step back and re-evaluate the situation every few pumps.

 

[preacher35]

48 should be plenty.

Other must haves:
Wheel lift adapter - allows you to lift the wheel directly, so you aren't fighting suspension droop. Very handy when you need to lift a wheel to stack rocks under.
Off road base for soft surfaces
Tubing adapter for lifting from sliders - it's much more stable than lifting directly, and keeps the bar further from your body work.
A cover (if kept outside) and non dirt attracting lubrication
Knowledge of the ways they are dangerous - always stay out of the arc of the handle, brace your foot against the base of the jack, and take a step back and re-evaluate the situation every few pumps.

Thank you. That's very helpful.

 

[Nyc-Runner]

48" should be good and that's also what i ended up going with when i was in your same situation last year when i bought mine.I couldn't decide between 48" and 60",, Sure it would be good to have the extra 12" but one of the main reasons i got the 48" is also because i can store inside the rear hatch and keep it out of the elements when not being used!

I got the High lift extreme from amazon along with the base thats shown there on that page.
Amazon.com: Hi-Lift Jack XT485 48" Hi-Lift X-TREME Jack: Automotive