High Lift Jack Questions.
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bulldog-yota
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The red Hi-lift is the supposedly the best. It is cast and not stamped. I got one.
Also the 48" is probably better as it will fit into the 4Runner easier and you dont really need the 60" for a stock vehicle. Also get the hi-lift bag, it will allow you to put it in the 4Runner without messing anything up. I normally put mine on the floor behind the front seats, you can also make a mounting point at te rear of the cargo area with the cargo hooks.
Hi-Lifts are used with sliders or steel bumpers normally. Since a stock 4Runner has neither you will only be able to use the Lift-maye and lift it at the wheel. This helps fro recovery, but is completely useless to change a wheel.
I got the hi-lift base and love it. It is not that big, light and works really well as the hi-lift base fits perfectly and it help prevent slipping.
AS to the recovery gear I have no idea. I would recommend you get some basic recovery gear such as decent tow straps adn shackles at least.
You might want to consider getting some sliders if you offroad, as the running boards is normally the first thing that will get abused and if you remove them the rocker panels are pretty exposed. Besides sliders are the ideal hi-lift point.
Some pics of hi-lift with base, hi-lift slider adapters at work on sliders on a 4th gen in soft sand. I popped a bead at Pismo.
Also if you are not familiar with a hi-lift be very careful when you use it. Always keep your hands on the handle when jacking anything up or down, especially down. If you dont the handle can swing pretty fast and give out a very bad blow. Keep you nody and head out of the way of the handle path at all times. Also remember the hi-lift tends to lean towards the vehicle as you lift so put the base as close as possible to vehicle to prevent the top part leaning into your 4Runner, read sheet metal damage. Also keep in mind that a hi-lift can be unstable so try to put a safety under the vehicle at all times, like a spare tire, wood rock , etc. Make sure the 4Runner can't move as the hi-lift might slip. Just safety stuff, a hi-lift is extremely useful but has to treated with respect.
Also the 48" is probably better as it will fit into the 4Runner easier and you dont really need the 60" for a stock vehicle. Also get the hi-lift bag, it will allow you to put it in the 4Runner without messing anything up. I normally put mine on the floor behind the front seats, you can also make a mounting point at te rear of the cargo area with the cargo hooks.
Hi-Lifts are used with sliders or steel bumpers normally. Since a stock 4Runner has neither you will only be able to use the Lift-maye and lift it at the wheel. This helps fro recovery, but is completely useless to change a wheel.
I got the hi-lift base and love it. It is not that big, light and works really well as the hi-lift base fits perfectly and it help prevent slipping.
AS to the recovery gear I have no idea. I would recommend you get some basic recovery gear such as decent tow straps adn shackles at least.
You might want to consider getting some sliders if you offroad, as the running boards is normally the first thing that will get abused and if you remove them the rocker panels are pretty exposed. Besides sliders are the ideal hi-lift point.
Some pics of hi-lift with base, hi-lift slider adapters at work on sliders on a 4th gen in soft sand. I popped a bead at Pismo.
Also if you are not familiar with a hi-lift be very careful when you use it. Always keep your hands on the handle when jacking anything up or down, especially down. If you dont the handle can swing pretty fast and give out a very bad blow. Keep you nody and head out of the way of the handle path at all times. Also remember the hi-lift tends to lean towards the vehicle as you lift so put the base as close as possible to vehicle to prevent the top part leaning into your 4Runner, read sheet metal damage. Also keep in mind that a hi-lift can be unstable so try to put a safety under the vehicle at all times, like a spare tire, wood rock , etc. Make sure the 4Runner can't move as the hi-lift might slip. Just safety stuff, a hi-lift is extremely useful but has to treated with respect.
Good Times
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quick question: why is it a required item for you to offroad? To use a hi lift, you'll need rock sliders (mandatory since you have no other points where you can use it.)
O and if you plan to use the hi lift as a winch, good luck! it's gonna take forever! It's faster to strap up and have someone yank you out. Just don't venture out alone (never).
I would recommend that you look into getting some recovery gear such as this sample:
1. big Jumper cables
2. folding shovel
3. 20' of chain
4. 30' of 27,000lb tow strap
5. duct tape
6. bailing wire
7. 3 gal of water
8. that "safe" emergancy gas bottle thingy
9. turkey baster (I don't know why)
10. extra idler arm
11. 54mm socket for front axles
12. simple first aid kit
13. 2 ancient flares
14. 4 ratchet straps from costco
15. about 30' of rope
16. shackles (atleast 2 - 3)
17. 1 quart of engine oil and tranny fluid.
18. full set of ratchets, vise grips, electrical stuff, etc in a tool box.
19. hatchet
20. hi-lift jack (for no other reason than I have nowhere else to put it!)
21. on-board 12V caddy air.
22. about 10 bottles of emergancy drinking water
23. 3 old blankets
24. ball hitch
25. 3 bungee cords
26. 3 knives (1 pocket knife, 1 boot knife, and another pocket knife)
27. mag lite
28. TOLIET PAPER!!!!!!!!!!!!
29. gloves
30. rain gear
31. ABC fire extinguisher
32. Complete screw driver set, hammer, head lamp, electrical tape, various electrical connectors to fix broken wires, more electrical stuff including huge range of sizes of zip ties, GI shovel, bungee cords, several sets of mechanics gloves, wrenches, sockets, pliers, spare interior bulbs, spare H4 55/60 watt stock bulbs, special long wrench for wheel lugs, 12v compressor, Craftsman heavy duty 1/2" drive impact wrench, complete metric impact wrench sockets, tires gauges, tire inflation/deflation gauge
33. MORE TOLIET PAPER!!!!!!!!
34. Oh yeah, and a chiltons/toyota repair manual.
This is just a sample btw. But if you do plan to go out and about to explore, just be prepared. you can easily go with others and split the recovery gear load but it never hurts to start your own collection.
I keep a nice collection in my truck and I would say it's easily in the 100# mark now with junk when I'm on the trail. Most likely I'll never use any of them but you know it's better to be safe than sorry.
O and if you plan to use the hi lift as a winch, good luck! it's gonna take forever! It's faster to strap up and have someone yank you out. Just don't venture out alone (never).
I would recommend that you look into getting some recovery gear such as this sample:
1. big Jumper cables
2. folding shovel
3. 20' of chain
4. 30' of 27,000lb tow strap
5. duct tape
6. bailing wire
7. 3 gal of water
8. that "safe" emergancy gas bottle thingy
9. turkey baster (I don't know why)
10. extra idler arm
11. 54mm socket for front axles
12. simple first aid kit
13. 2 ancient flares
14. 4 ratchet straps from costco
15. about 30' of rope
16. shackles (atleast 2 - 3)
17. 1 quart of engine oil and tranny fluid.
18. full set of ratchets, vise grips, electrical stuff, etc in a tool box.
19. hatchet
20. hi-lift jack (for no other reason than I have nowhere else to put it!)
21. on-board 12V caddy air.
22. about 10 bottles of emergancy drinking water
23. 3 old blankets
24. ball hitch
25. 3 bungee cords
26. 3 knives (1 pocket knife, 1 boot knife, and another pocket knife)
27. mag lite
28. TOLIET PAPER!!!!!!!!!!!!
29. gloves
30. rain gear
31. ABC fire extinguisher
32. Complete screw driver set, hammer, head lamp, electrical tape, various electrical connectors to fix broken wires, more electrical stuff including huge range of sizes of zip ties, GI shovel, bungee cords, several sets of mechanics gloves, wrenches, sockets, pliers, spare interior bulbs, spare H4 55/60 watt stock bulbs, special long wrench for wheel lugs, 12v compressor, Craftsman heavy duty 1/2" drive impact wrench, complete metric impact wrench sockets, tires gauges, tire inflation/deflation gauge
33. MORE TOLIET PAPER!!!!!!!!
34. Oh yeah, and a chiltons/toyota repair manual.
This is just a sample btw. But if you do plan to go out and about to explore, just be prepared. you can easily go with others and split the recovery gear load but it never hurts to start your own collection.
I keep a nice collection in my truck and I would say it's easily in the 100# mark now with junk when I'm on the trail. Most likely I'll never use any of them but you know it's better to be safe than sorry.
Bobby
New member
I was wondering this myself. There's no place to lift a 4runner with a HiLift jack. Maybe the trailer hitch but I'd think that it wouldn't be strong enough to hold up the truck.
I've been starting a collection of tools/gear myself.
Koz - I post some ebay auctions with shackles and hitch shackles. Pretty good deals. I should be getting the last hitch shackle today so if you want to see it (along with the rest of the crap I have in my truck), we could meet up somewhere before the official meet. I'm sure chunderboy would be up for it since he works one town over from where I work.
I've been starting a collection of tools/gear myself.
Koz - I post some ebay auctions with shackles and hitch shackles. Pretty good deals. I should be getting the last hitch shackle today so if you want to see it (along with the rest of the crap I have in my truck), we could meet up somewhere before the official meet. I'm sure chunderboy would be up for it since he works one town over from where I work.
I have been thinking of getting something like this:
http://www.mytoolstore.com/app/72a.html
except this one is only 2 tons with a 2:1 safety factor - seems a bit lightweight.
