Truck lift for your lifted truck

BMeister

BMeister

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So I've only done a quick search but wanted a more recent option. Now that I have a 3 inch lift installed on my truck, I want a lift I can carry around with me in case I get a flat. I've heard that hi-jack lifts will not work on 4runner if it doesn't have either sliders or mod bumpers. So for those that have a lift installed minus the sliders or bumpers, what lift did you purchase. I know you can still use the factory lift on either a cinder block or 2x6 etc, but it seems like unnecessary stuff to carry around just for emergency purposes.

Any advice appreciated
 
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I run 265/70/17 and used the stock jack for the rear. Never needed/thought about trying it for the front. I put it under the axle housing.
I haven't really looked for one either.


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^^ That would work if your stuck, but if I have a flat it wouldn't really be useful. The tire I'm trying to take off is tied to the hilift or am I just missing something here.
 
BMeister said:
So I've only done a quick search but wanted a more recent option. Now that I have a 3 inch lift installed on my truck, I want a lift I can carry around with me in case I get a flat. I've heard that hi-jack lifts will not work on 4runner if it doesn't have either sliders or mod bumpers. So for those that have a lift installed minus the sliders or bumpers, what lift did you purchase. I know you can still use the factory lift on either a cinder block or 2x6 etc, but it seems like unnecessary stuff to carry around just for emergency purposes.

Any advice appreciated
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How about a floor jack?
 
who done it said:
^^ That would work if your stuck, but if I have a flat it wouldn't really be useful. The tire I'm trying to take off is tied to the hilift or am I just missing something here.
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For shop use, get a floor jack. Much safer than anything else.

Also get a pair of heavy duty jack stands (the tall, 6 ton kind, $50-60 at Harbor Freight or Autozone). They'll be tall enough to support the frame with your wheels off the ground and suspension at full droop. Again, you need these for safety.

For trail use, use the Wheel Mate to lift the flat tire with the Hi-Lift. Then bring along one of your jack stands to support the frame while you change the tire. Then use the Hi-Lift/Wheel Mate again to remove the jack stand and you're good to go.

Sure it's a bit of messing around, but it's safe.
 
who done it said:
^^ That would work if your stuck, but if I have a flat it wouldn't really be useful. The tire I'm trying to take off is tied to the hilift or am I just missing something here.
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No, you're right. Like Ron says, I carry a small jackstand.

I also carry a Bushranger exhaust lift, which is another option, though it costs a little more.
 
I love mine. Much more stable than a hilift, and less effort to boot. Make sure you don't have an exhaust leak, and if you do then make sure you're carrying a legit air compressor. The Bushranger won't work if you have any kind of exhaust leak, and small compressors don't have the grunt to lift a heavy truck.
 
KidVermicious said:
I love mine. Much more stable than a hilift, and less effort to boot. Make sure you don't have an exhaust leak, and if you do then make sure you're carrying a legit air compressor. The Bushranger won't work if you have any kind of exhaust leak, and small compressors don't have the grunt to lift a heavy truck.
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Thanks. May have to put one on the wish list.
 
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