High Lift Jack...

kregg

kregg

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Hey guys, just have a couple of quick questions for ya'll... Where's the best deal on a High Lift, what accessories do I need (if any) to use it on my 4Runner, and where can I mount it? I don't really want to do a roof rack, and need it out of the way? Any suggestions? Thanks!!!
 
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Well, your only option then is to put it in the cargo area, but since there is NOWHERE on the 4Runner to use a high-lift, you will need to consider these options.
Get a steel replacement front bumper and/or rear bumper that's strong enough to jack off.
Get some strong steel side steps/rock rails/sliders.
There is also a bracket thingy available somewhere that fits to the wheels so you can jack from them.
Do not get one of those bumper adaptors that hook under the factory bumper, it will rip them off.
If you get some steel bumpers, you can mount the high-lift on them.
Just curious, why do you want a high-lift?
 
X2 on everything he said.

Most people that get them do not know how dangerous they are, and many end up injured, and even dead.

Others just mount them outside for show.

And if I ever needed one, I'd borrow it from one of those people. :D
 
First they are dangerous, really dangerous so be careful when you use one. www.sleeoffroad.com makes a mount that uses the factory cargo rack on the roof. They use the yakima mighty mounts so you can use those for other racks if needed as well. just replace the wing nuts on the brackets to nuts and it shouldn't get stolen. 4wheelparts has some accessories for them like a wheel strap that you put on your rim and can use the jack. I have had to use mine a few times to help get people unstuck. They can also be used as a come a long if you don't have a winch.
 
techno said:
Well, your only option then is to put it in the cargo area, but since there is NOWHERE on the 4Runner to use a high-lift, you will need to consider these options.
Get a steel replacement front bumper and/or rear bumper that's strong enough to jack off.
Get some strong steel side steps/rock rails/sliders.
There is also a bracket thingy available somewhere that fits to the wheels so you can jack from them.
Do not get one of those bumper adaptors that hook under the factory bumper, it will rip them off.
If you get some steel bumpers, you can mount the high-lift on them.
Just curious, why do you want a high-lift?
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Just gettin stuff ready and thought it'd be nice to have, I'm putting a 3" lift on and possibly a 2" body lift, I don't really want to do bumpres because i just bought this brush guard... i know all about the benefits of the big bumpers and how brush guards are only glorified light mounts, but i liked the brush guard. Is a high lift even worth the investment, i plan on wheeling once or twice a month, we've got a lil group out here thats sorta beginners and we all wanna get into it...
 
Get a HiLift then get the HiLift off road pack, I think it comes with a piece that attaches to the jack with chain and a hook, tree saver (6 foot short yellow strap), gloves and somethig I can't remember. Get a Procomp strap as well. You can use the jack like a winch with a bit a practice. Some times I could drive out with just the tension. The strap will stretch the length of the jack with out moving the rig much - that could be enuff to get unstuck. I also used it to straighten out a bumper. At times I also carry a 45 lb plate to use as a base.

Just like anything the more you use it the better you will get and the more jobs you will find for it.

Respect the Ninja like HiLift for it will look tame yet kick your ass.
 
I have had to change my tire on a trail before with no one around and it worked pretty well. Just make sure you are proficient with it before you get out on the trail.
 
kregg said:
Is a high lift even worth the investment, i plan on wheeling once or twice a month, we've got a lil group out here thats sorta beginners and we all wanna get into it...
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I reckon its worth getting one. They last forever, rarely break, and can be used for things other than wheeling. Just remember that their vehicle use is dependant on having somewhere to jack from. Do you have a tow bar, if so you can use that as a jacking point. As was mentioned above they can be used as a come-along/winch, but I wouldn't buy one just for that reason, get a proper hand winch instead, like a Tirfor.
I have used mine for other things like pulling out fence posts and tree stumps, breaking the bead on tires, clamping things together. I have also used it to lift a fallen tree off some poor dude who it fell on during a storm and also during pateint extrication at a car accident.
If you do get one, read the instruction booklet cover to cover and make sure you understand the hazzards of using it, and I garrantee you will smash your fingers between the handle and post at least once!
 
thanks guys any optoins other than inside the cargo area to mount it, don't have much room with the 2 12's, 6*9's, amp n stuff...
 
kregg said:
thanks guys any optoins other than inside the cargo area to mount it, don't have much room with the 2 12's, 6*9's, amp n stuff...
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So not on the roof and not in the cargo area? Do you have steel bumpers you could mount it to? Front passenger seat is another option. Ditch the 12's


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