OCMEDIC
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Trying to figure out what size of one of these to get?
Found this one on craigslist would it due?
Hi-Lift Jack Part HL-484 - 48" Jack
Found this one on craigslist would it due?
Hi-Lift Jack Part HL-484 - 48" Jack
What size Hi-Lift do I need?
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Unless you use the wheel lift strap you are correct. You need proper steel bumpers and/or sliders with proper hi lift points. My old bumpers had cut-outs for the hi lift fit in and lift safer, which safer is a relative term
FactoryRide
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after working with Overland Experts at the southeast overland rally, I'd recommend getting a 60". That's what they also recommended. The taller stanchion of the 60 allowed more area to grasp. If your runner is lifted, it takes that much more height to get to a lift point on it right? Once you are there, that is that much more grip area that is taken away.
Also, when lifting from the sliders, the stanchion gets really close to the side of the truck. With the 60, it will help keep the handle from going through the window if you were to drop the handle and the lift started doing its own movement.
I do have a 48" that I bought before hand, and now I wish I would have gone with a 60"
Just a thought.
Also, when lifting from the sliders, the stanchion gets really close to the side of the truck. With the 60, it will help keep the handle from going through the window if you were to drop the handle and the lift started doing its own movement.
I do have a 48" that I bought before hand, and now I wish I would have gone with a 60"
Just a thought.
darkie3495
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I agree with FactoryRide. I would recommend getting the 60" if you plan to offroad at all.
If you only plan to use your hi-lift on flat level ground (highway to change a tire, etc), then the 48" will work fine. However, chances are you will have to place the jack much lower and/or lift higher than a few inches to become unstuck.
If you only plan to use your hi-lift on flat level ground (highway to change a tire, etc), then the 48" will work fine. However, chances are you will have to place the jack much lower and/or lift higher than a few inches to become unstuck.
I respectfully disagree regarding the need for the additional 12" knowing you'll have a winch. In all my years of wheeling I have never used my Hi-Lift on the trail and that applies to most people I know. The longer ones just make carrying harder and when the sh!t hits the fan and a winch and standard recovery kit don't help you'll have the 48.
Not trying to argue a minor point, just expressing an honest opinion based on personal experience. If you don't have a winch the 60" may make sense but even then I would never bother with one. I owned a 60" but traded for a 48" when a friend desperately wanted one.
Not trying to argue a minor point, just expressing an honest opinion based on personal experience. If you don't have a winch the 60" may make sense but even then I would never bother with one. I owned a 60" but traded for a 48" when a friend desperately wanted one.
zstampe
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I've got the 48" on my bajarack. Pic for size reference.
I also highly recommend one of these covers.
OCMEDIC
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I've got the 48" on my bajarack. Pic for size reference.
I also highly recommend one of these covers.
I havent even taken it out of the box yet, do they not have locks on them? is there anywhere to put a lock on?
zstampe
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Locks? On the bajarack mounts you mean? No there aren't any locks but I guess you could rig something up if you wanted. The reason I said to get the cover is because the hi lift jacks all rust fairly bad and that cover protects the mechanism of the jack and protects your paint from rusty water getting all over it.
FactoryRide
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I also keep a silicon based lube or grease on the mech of the jack and that helps keep it moving nice and smooth
