Mounting options for Hi-Lift please?

[Jeremy556]

Seriously. The factory jack ought to be just fine for almost all situations as even with 34s you're only getting an additional 2" or so of ground clearance under the axle or LCA. Carry a couple of pieces of wood and you should be fine to change a tire.

Closer to 1" Yes, the OEM jack works fine with 34s

 

[Keith_PDX]

Not to persuade you back into the hi-lift option but...I was on the same thought train as you. I waited until I knew I was getting sliders (C4 Fab) before getting the Hi-Lift Extreme from Amazon because as previously mentioned our 4Runners don't come with any useful/non-bodypanel-damaging hi-lift mounting points.

My main reason for getting the Extreme version in 48" was that I don't currently plan on getting a winch. The Extreme comes with a hefty add-on piece at the top that will allow for the jack to be used as a winch (after purchasing another kit of-course with the necessary gear and an additional towing rated 3/8" chain in whatever length desired).

The jack is very heavy and I can see how dangerous it is to use. Every move and placement of hands should be carefully thought out and nothing should be done without the jack handle being locked in the parallel position until actually ready to crank it.

I did also buy the adapter that provides a curved receiver point for lifting from the round slider tube.

I only plan on putting the hi-lift on my factory roof rack when I know I am taking an off-roading trip. So I plan to use this part I found from Amazon where I can bolt it to the long roof rail and unbolt it when I am not going to be driving the jack around.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003CEODQI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=9S8E4VHCOESD&coliid=I1WDLCY0L4LV1P&psc=1

Most likely I have wasted my money but it's still going to be less than getting a winch up front and less dead-weight to drive around when not needing/carrying it.

Couldn't agree more. With the jaw and sliders it's an awesome tool. Just make sure you know how to use it properly. The winch works great with the proper chains and procedures. All most of us need.

I have tried the front and rear hitch and currently favor the front cbi. Never hit the jack on anything in either location.

 

[proimion]

Hey [MENTION=139232]proimion[/MENTION] I was looking at that option for the hi-lift myself. My concern was about dragging that larger runner part that sticks out to hold whatever is being jacked up. I have heard my tailpipe tip drag on rocks when crawling.

If you've dragged your tailpipe on rocks then you would almost certainly hit the runner on the jack, too. On my stock suspension, the clearance is 14" for the runner while the pipe is 16"



If I'm going over a rock on that side, then I switch on the rear camera override to get a look. So far, no issues. I've seen on this thread pictures of a mount where you can have the runner facing up. I wonder where that mount comes from. The mount I have will not allow the jack to be flipped the other way since only one bolt holds it in and it has a "shelf" to keep it from moving, thus you can't have the round handle facing down. You could mount it upside-down, but then the entire jack is low clearance and not just the runner!

The other disadvantage of this mount is that your hi-lift will get completely covered in dust, just like everything else on the back of a 4Runner.

I don't go out looking to crawl over rocks (obvs, with stock suspension). But I once saw a TRD Pro on an "intermediate" forest trail accidentally get into a situation with a boulder when he moved over to let me pass. After much struggle and hideous scraping noises, I saw the value of having the hi-lift around just in case.

If you are planning to use the hi-lift as a winch, then check this out as well: https://www.amazon.com/JackMate-Lift-Jack-Accessory-Silver-Vein/dp/B002SM8NQQ

 

[STX4Runner]

If you're doing any serious rock crawling you're going to f up a hi lift with one of these mounts. I constantly drag my trailer hitch, bumper and have crushed the exhaust until it was almost completely closed.

 

[RonJR]

I mounted my Hi-Lift on the rear bumper similarly to what is shown above. Made one off-road trip and said "Nope, that won't do". It now rides on top of my roof rack bolted down to the crossbars. Much better place for it.

As far as keeping it lubricated, the best is to just keep a can of WD40 in the truck and lube it up when you need it.

 

[cctt]

While its true that the Hi-Lift is a seldom-used tool, when you need it, you really need it. Here in the Rockies, they are used all the time when vehicles are high-centered on rocks.

Here's an example from another forum member (not me): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFAyCa4vFoo. He does admit to several mistakes in this video, but it is a good example. With the Lift-Mate attachment, this recovery could have been much easier, working directly on the wheels that needed the support.

If I'm going to be in territory where I think such a predicament is possible, I carry the hi-lift on my rear hitch using one of these: Hi-Lift Jack Hitch Mount | GoWesty.

So I ordered and installed the gowesty part and went out wheeling last Friday. Lets just say that part is not meant to go off-roading!!

The only way to mount the hi-lift with the gowesty is like what proimion posted. The flat side of the hi-lift lay on top of a shelf so the pointy part of the hi-lift hangs down. That part got hit by a rock when going down a rock last week which bent the mount and pivoted the hi-lift against the bumper :AK47:

From now on, I'll just toss it in the backseat when I go off-roading. The front mount looks great hmmm

Keith_PDX which rear mount do you have?

 

[Keith_PDX]

I am not a rock crawler kind of guy. I overland, drive smart and pick good lines (at least I think I do!). We've done some pretty technical jeep trails and have the rash to prove it but evidently nothing that required approach/departure beyond what I have. Mounted to the front CBI receiver you'd be hard pressed to hit that. You'd rip the front bumper off.

The receiver mount came from the one guy on eBay that said they were made in the usa. Sorry, don't remember his name.

 

[bradze]

perfect so what I was looking for does exist. a hi lift mount for a hitch

 

[KYMike]

I keep mine behind the back seat. It's wedged between the back of the seats and the homebuilt storage box.