Interior Hi-Lift Jack Mount What's your Favorite?

[naturerunning]

I just bought a Hi'lift Extreme. I don't like the idea of mounting it to my rack and feel most do because of the look factor. I know Sonoran Steel and Savage Offroad both sell interior mounts. I would really like to get everyones opinion who has one and what their thoughts are. TIA!

 

[nc-grayson]

Highly advise only carrying your hi lift only when necessary. I have no idea what’s safer, (I’d think on the rack or rear bumper?), but in the event of an accident, those become dangerous projectiles.

I’m sure some more experienced will chime in with good real world solutions

 

[T4topher]

Do you have a stock rack or aftermarket? I don’t have either of the kits but I’ve looked at them a few times. If it were me I’d go Sonoran steel mostly cause it costs significantly less for pretty much the exact same item.

 

[4Runner fun]

I just bought a Hi'lift Extreme. I don't like the idea of mounting it to my rack and feel most do because of the look factor. I know Sonoran Steel and Savage Offroad both sell interior mounts. I would really like to get everyones opinion who has one and what their thoughts are. TIA!

Honest question...…..

If you needed a jack in suburbia in your everyday city life what would you do?

I'm guessing the only reason for a jack is a flat.



I suspect one of two things...….

Bust out a jack and a star wrench and swap a tire...


Or call road side assistance...…


Honestly on the street the factory jack would be a better option, So My thought would be store it in your garage until your on the trail. Then mount it on the outside so you have good interior space on your trips

 

[Twisted Sid]

Maybe its because I hate interior noises but, how bad is that thing going to buzz and rattle around when mounted on the inside of the cabin?

 

[CdaleR4000si]

I went with the mounting brackets by [MENTION=58958]PATCO[/MENTION] for my Extreme 48". It mounts very securely and no rattles at all.

https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/106053-hi-lift-jack-mount.html

 

[naturerunning]

[MENTION=271883]T4topher[/MENTION] Yes I have a Baja Rack. These jacks really are not meant to get weathered and If I were to put it on my rack, I would also have to lock it

[MENTION=48437]4RunnerFun[/MENTION]Guest You make A LOT of assumptions. I have a myriad of reasons for wanting/needing a hi-lift. You chimed in with nothing but negativity and didn't address my original question. Good Day to you.

[MENTION=130022]Twisted Sid[/MENTION] This is why I want everyone's opinion. I presume there are mounts that don't rattle. This is one of my concerns too

[MENTION=83823]CdaleR4000si[/MENTION] I have heard of his... How long have you had it? How's the rattle factor? Any complaints? TIA

 

[papabeach]

I went with the mounting brackets by [MENTION=58958]PATCO[/MENTION] for my Extreme 48". It mounts very securely and no rattles at all.

https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/106053-hi-lift-jack-mount.html

I used to have the PATCO mount as well. No rattles at all but I got rid of it for a few reasons. Mounting the hi-lift inside took up floor space that I needed and made it inconvenient to take heavy stuff in and out as you have to lift stuff over the hi-lift. Also, the only time I use the hi-lift is in off road situations and I never liked putting the jack back all covered in mud/sand/dirt with all my gear in the back. I eventually got a rear bumper that had a hi-lift mount and so no more interior mount for me. To be honest I hate the jack and hope to never need it but it has proved its worth...so it stays for now. Bottom line, this mount was great but interior mounting was not for me. If your application calls for interior mountinfg then this mount or Steve’s at Sonoran Steel is your answer! Hope this helps, good luck.

 

[BrianSD_42]

This is a bit off topic but I feel it is worth sharing.... I used to carry a high lift Jack until I sold it and switched over to a lightweight aluminum+steel hybrid compact floor jack that I carry in my truck at all times. It has already saved me once when I broke down in death Valley. A compact floor jack is many many multiples safer than a high lift, especially for most common uses.

High lift jacks can be extremely dangerous. I personally saw one spin out of control and the user scramble to safety as the jack self ratcheted itself down uncontrollably, leaving dents in dudes truck body from the handle hitting. Plus YouTube is full of highlift Jack fail videos. Yes nearly all are use error but the thing is a dangerous PIA to use in general.

The specific hybrid jack I bought isn't listed on Amazon anymore but these 2 all aluminum are similar and probably just a bit lighter.

Edit... where you live will definitely be a consideration and how aggressive your offroading is. There are a lot of situations where a high lift Jack would be better tool for the job.

---> https://www.amazon.com/Arcan-ALJ3T-Aluminum-Floor-Jack/dp/B0047D2FWM/

---> https://www.amazon.com/JEGS-80077-Professional-Low-Profile-Aluminum/dp/B078WHZMHX/
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[Rkycacher]

I had the same mounting dilemma for my Hilift rack, and I think I came up with the perfect solution... I picked up a 1st gen roll-bar and modified it to fit in the back of my 2002. This added a cool factor, some additional safety for my son in the rear seat, and it also gave me a great mounting location. I then used a bolt, nylon washers and a wing nut to mount the Hilift to the roll-bar. There is no risk of a flying projectile and no rattling, and no more worrying about the Jack being stolen from my roof rack. The roll bar also gave me a place to mount a fire extinguisher and flashlight.

I will try to post-up a photo later today.

 

[TacoLand]

This is a bit off topic but I feel it is worth sharing.... I used to carry a high lift Jack until I sold it and switched over to a lightweight aluminum+steel hybrid compact floor jack that I carry in my truck at all times. It has already saved me once when I broke down in death Valley. A compact floor jack is many many multiples safer than a high lift, especially for most common uses.

Great tool in the right situation, but how to use when bogged down in mud or sand? Looks awesome for the garage or washboard roads of Death Valley, but I can think of a few too many instances I've run into before where there's no way I'd be able to get one of those under my truck without extensive digging.

I've got my hi-lift mounted in one of my storage bins in the back of my truck, along with a 3-ton bottle jack. Used a combo of straps from Home Depot to mount to the inside of one of the bins and used additional velcro straps to tighten the handle to the body to cut down on rattle. Works fine. No issues for me throwing hi-lift back into truck after use as I have one particular cubby in my storage bins dedicated to jacks, shovel, tarps, axe, etc. -- where all my dirty gear and be stored until home and not mess anything else up.

 

[BrianSD_42]

Great tool in the right situation, but how to use when bogged down in mud or sand?

I agree 100% that there are many situations where a high lift Jack would be better. Especially in the muddy mountains or Australia or wherever. This is just my opinion but but for most average 4wheelers a high lift Jack is Overkill, especially for the guys who only get their mall crawling trucks off-road a few times a year. You are definitely right that it is a better tool for certain situations.

My personal preference given the type of Wheeling I do which is mainly moderate black diamond trails not double black or vehicle thrashers, this is a better fit for me. When I last went to Moab I brought my compact floor jack and one tall jack stand.
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[TacoLand]

I agree 100% that there are many situations where a high lift Jack would be better. Especially in the muddy mountains or Australia or wherever. This is just my opinion but but for most average 4wheelers a high lift Jack is Overkill, especially for the guys who only get their mall crawling trucks off-road a few times a year. You are definitely right that it is a better tool for certain situations.

My personal preference given the type of Wheeling I do which is mainly moderate black diamond trails not double black or vehicle thrashers, this is a better fit for me. When I last went to Moab I brought my compact floor jack and one tall jack stand.
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Yeah, my personal preference is to never touch the hi-lift and use the bottle jack when I can. Your compact floor jack would be even more preferable in my book as long as the ground permitted. Definitely like the idea of a jack stand and would work that into my gear but I'm pretty close to maxed out in my storage bins.

 

[Chuckles89]

I carry a harbor freight 1.5 ton aluminum floor jack and a 48" hi lift.

The floor jack is for anything I can use it for. When I can't, that's when the hi lift comes out. I also can use it as a hand winch if I need to because I go out solo quite a bit.

Sure having both is heavy- 31 pounds for the floor jack and 28 for the hi lift, but it's still lighter than a winch and a bumper!

I've been thinking about welding up some of these the stock bottle jack and ditching the floor jack, but I'm not so sure it would be worth the weight savings since the floor jack is soooo nice to have.

 

[kolelt]

Sonoran steel mounts. Mounted on my storage box.

 

[naturerunning]

[MENTION=10950]Brian[/MENTION]SD_42 I really like your floor jack idea. I already have a 3 ton floor jack but it's heavy as shit. I assume the aluminum ones are significantly lighter? I do a lot of off roading in the middle of no where with for various reasons. Usually just me and my bro in my rig with no one around. We got stuck last weekend in a creek crossing and I think having a Hi-lift for my ventures would suit me just great. I'll try and post a picture of my rig when I can. I'm still learning how to navigate this forum

Edit... where you live will definitely be a consideration and how aggressive your offroading is. There are a lot of situations where a high lift Jack would be better tool for the job.

---> https://www.amazon.com/Arcan-ALJ3T-Aluminum-Floor-Jack/dp/B0047D2FWM/

---> https://www.amazon.com/JEGS-80077-Professional-Low-Profile-Aluminum/dp/B078WHZMHX/
.[/QUOTE]

 

[fordracing19]

I have a platform in the back with my hilift mounted using Jeep hood brackets from eBay.

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[CdaleR4000si]

[MENTION=83823]CdaleR4000si[/MENTION] I have heard of his... How long have you had it? How's the rattle factor? Any complaints? TIA

[MENTION=143885]naturerunning[/MENTION], Sorry for the delayed response. I really like them, the Hi Lift is very secure, and if you have the rubber handle isolator, there is absolutely no rattling at all.