Is this a good trail jack / hi lift

[ddnww]

I've never owned one before, it seems to be a good price if its a good product. Unless someone can recommend a better one for a similar or better price. But I do like that its black too.

Also are there universal mounts I can use to mount it to my rola rack.

Smittybilt - 54? Trail Jack | 4WD.com

 

[having fun]

As long as it is a 7k rating should be alright. And since you never owned one, use this at home first to get familiar with how it operates, keep your head out of the handle motion range also. It works in the same manor as a bumper jack.

Should be able to find a mount that works for it, I seen a few when I was looking for a weld on version.

 

[ddnww]

thank you, my only concern is the logo says its made in china. Im wondering if the built quality and strength of the steel is good.

 

[having fun]

High lift is rated @ 4660lbs 7k tested. HL site has tensile strength ratings also. Not sure the one you list matches the same. I know when I used galvanize steel, some from China and USA. the tensile strength was lower (China) at the same thickness. I would guess the same principle comes to play.

These style jack aren't safe in general, but more versatile out in the wild.

 

[ddnww]

Constructed of solid cast steel
Finished in a durable powder coat
All hardware is zinc plated
Winch and pull up to 7,000 lb.
LIFTING CAPACITY 4660 LBS

 

[nevada]

I've never owned one before, it seems to be a good price if its a good product. Unless someone can recommend a better one for a similar or better price. But I do like that its black too.

Also are there universal mounts I can use to mount it to my rola rack.

Smittybilt - 54? Trail Jack | 4WD.com

or for just a little bit more, you can get an actual Hi-lift.


Amazon.com: Hi-Lift Jack HL604 60" Hi-Lift Black Cast and Steel Jack: Automotive

the $50 jack may very well work just fine. but if it fails just once, the price difference wont be worth. actual Hi-lifts are proven.

 

[ddnww]

ya that's my concern. Is it really worth saving $30. I mean if its the same that I would like to save, but if theres a difference in quality, than it wouldn't be worth the savings.

 

[CXS]

Don't go cheap, get a real one. These are dangerous enough w/o risking a knock-off.

 

[SSt4r]

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/group-buys/217235-**hilift-group-buy**.html

 

[glenyoshida]

Rock Slider Adapter for the Smittybilt Trail Jack...

For those of you that have this jack or are thinking about getting one. What's been your impression of the Smiittybilt Trail jack so far? We're thinking of making/selling a rock slider adapter for it but don't have much of a guage of if there's a need for a slider adapter. Probably would be priced at about $60.

 

[hinmo24t]

i have that jack but havent used it yet. im still finishing up my install in my hatch. i researched the jack pretty extensively and it is reviewed very well. they say they are better for vehicles of our size for stability and winching because it is a good amount larger than the typical 48" hilift. it comes with some accessories that you have to buy seperate for the hilift too.

 

[JAXJeremy]

Can't speak to that smittybilt jack, but I can tell you that I've owned my hi-lift for better than 20 years and have beat the crap out it..mine has never been rebuilt, just keep it lubed and you'll never have a problem.

 

[hinmo24t]

For those of you that have this jack or are thinking about getting one. What's been your impression of the Smiittybilt Trail jack so far? We're thinking of making/selling a rock slider adapter for it but don't have much of a guage of if there's a need for a slider adapter. Probably would be priced at about $60.

these ones have a better foot than the hilift, for slider lifting.

 

[Terminator03]

Please forgive my ignorance on this, but on older trucks they used to have notches in steel bumpers for use with these type of jacks, but to use on our newer 4Runners, or other plastic bumpered vehicles, I’m guessing you NEED sliders as a lift point, right?

 

[Sarge]

Yes, either sliders or a wheel lifting accessory is needed - no external jacking points on the body/bumpers are designed into newer vehicles unless its a Land Cruiser.

I'd never trust a jack made in China. The quality of their castings has improved over the years, but they are still hit and miss and a failure with a piece of lifting equipment is not acceptable. Hit the hard-core offroad forums - there have been some failures of these cheaper knock-offs.

Sarge

 

[Bumbo]

I would buy the known brand name stuff, at least for that small difference in cost… Recovery gear seems expensive until you actually need it, then you would praise yourself for doing it right. Often times pays for itself in the first use.

I bought one of their Xtreme models and the fit and finish is pretty good, plus I thought I was worth having the winching accessories that go with it.

One thing about the hi-lift jack… it’s pretty sketchy. Even in ideal conditions practicing in the garage just to familiarize myself with how it works was an event. My goal with owning one is to try my best never to use it… I only own one because I should, and it’s an emergency too in that regard.

I still don’t own the full complement of accessories, and after a few practice sessions, I would say it’s almost mandatory if you want to increase the safety levels.