High Lift Mounting

kdink79 · 01-06-06, 07:36 PM

Looking for idea's where to mount a High lift in a FJ40
The high lift is 48".
Do not want to mount on front bumber.

sandcruiser · 01-07-06, 08:27 AM

if you still have runnign boards, you could mount it there- standing up with the base on the running board and a single bolt through the body. Pretty popular down here for hilifts. Seems to work ok.

mr_manny · 01-07-06, 12:50 PM

I made some brackets which are bolted to where the seat-belts normally attach.
My High-Lift is secured by these brackets which allows me to mount it horizontally...behind my bench seat. It's only about 2" above the floor, and does not take up that much room.
It is easy enough to remove, only had to remove it once...a buddy needed to borrow it.

I think I may unbolt it once more to give it a coat of paint

I'll post pics if your interested,
manny

kdink79 · 01-07-06, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_manny

I made some brackets which are bolted to where the seat-belts normally attach.
My High-Lift is secured by these brackets which allows me to mount it horizontally...behind my bench seat. It's only about 2" above the floor, and does not take up that much room.
It is easy enough to remove, only had to remove it once...a buddy needed to borrow it.

I think I may unbolt it once more to give it a coat of paint

I'll post pics if your interested,
manny

Pic's are always helpful

Thanks

turbocruiser · 01-07-06, 01:39 PM

Slee makes a super slick mount for the factory roof rack. They hold the jack just fine. Occassionally, depending on what yer stuck in, you might want to have someone to pass the thing to off of the roof - if you are slicked up in mud, holding onto the rack and stepping on some slanting slider or tire, you could slip off, which is no big deal, ... , unless you have hi-lift jack following you too! HTH.

Slee Hi-Lift Jack Mount
For Stock Toyota Roof Rack

http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/...fracks_acc.htm

lower right corner of page. HTH.

HawkDriver · 01-07-06, 09:31 PM

I just pulled mine from the front bumper and mounted it to my rack like this.

cbmontgo · 01-08-06, 08:52 AM

I like the creative set-up, HawkDriver. Looks nice.

HawkDriver · 01-08-06, 10:53 AM

Thanks,

Being that it's a 60 incher, I had it on my front bumper but when I built the smaller 46" bumper in the avatar I needed to move it. I think I'd rather it be in the back by the tire carrier, but this works for now. I kind of think it looks cool up there, but I kind of don't. It was super easy though, I just welded the bolt to the bracket and slipped it on.

mr_manny · 01-08-06, 05:14 PM

As you can see, the High-Lift does not take much cargo room and is slightly off the bed floor:

mr_manny · 01-08-06, 05:16 PM

the drivers side bracket has a bolt that aids in re-securing the High-Lift when you are done.

mr_manny · 01-08-06, 05:17 PM

the passenger side bracket has a nut, and the bolt has some left over bushing material to eliminate any unwanted vibrations:

mr_manny · 01-08-06, 05:20 PM

The base is easily removed/re-attached by pulling the original pin, and is secured 1/4" off the floor.

The other thing I like about my brackets is that they utilize EXISTING threaded holes in my 40.
No drilling required and Rubithon tested

kdink79 · 01-08-06, 07:35 PM

That looks nice.

Thanks

mr_manny · 01-09-06, 07:37 AM

Since my seats fold out of the way, I am still able to get to the Lift w/a bed full of gear.
2 bolts, 1 nut and a pin and your ready to go.

It's also out of harms way, how many bent High-Lifts have you seen?

HawkDriver · 01-09-06, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_manny

how many bent High-Lifts have you seen?

If you look at mine above it's bent, but that's not from being stored anywhere, it happened during use.

And unfortunately when you have a big jack you gotta find somewhere to store it outside.

trojan_knight · 01-11-06, 03:30 PM

if you want a really sick way to mount your high lift checkout page 36 of the march issue of petersens 4wheel and offroad. i dont have a scanner or i would post the pic.

HawkDriver · 01-11-06, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trojan_knight

if you want a really sick way to mount your high lift checkout page 36 of the march issue of petersens 4wheel and offroad. i dont have a scanner or i would post the pic.

Well could you at least give us a freakin hint for cripes sakes?

Poser · 01-11-06, 10:55 PM

I had two 60" high-lifts in the rack...

After taking the rack off, I moved one to a tube mount I made behind the rear seat....

Hope that helps...

camcruiser13 · 01-12-06, 02:57 PM

you got specs on that rack steve?
i want to build one like it.

thanks

wantatlc · 01-13-06, 08:38 AM

I did a very similar setup to Posers above. I took off the base and fashioned some mounts (Home Depot style like some of my other posts on making my own pieces) and attached the jack to a rear rack just behind the center mounted spare tire. I also made some home-made rubber shock absorbers to mellow out any up and down motion. I added a rifle gun lock to lock it to the rack.

trojan_knight · 01-13-06, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HawkDriver

Well could you at least give us a freakin hint for cripes sakes?

ok you talked me into it.
i dont know if anyone here is into lowriders or hotrods but i am sure you have heard of "frenching"(not kissing). The highlift is frenched into the tailgate of a ford.

HawkDriver · 01-14-06, 12:15 AM

Steve-o, that must be the biggest and baddest rack in existence.

What'd you do with it? I don't suppose you ever run a hard top on that rig, judging by the temps in that pic.

BMAN · 01-17-06, 09:32 AM

I ran a piece of allthread (the biggest that'll fit through the jack) through the center of the spare and the tire carrier. Slide the jack on through one of the holes and tighten down with a wingnut and washer. Cheap and simple. Secure with a small paddlock through the allthread or some other means of security.

BMAN · 01-17-06, 09:33 AM

Pic

Pay no attention to the fact that I appear to be stuck as s#it right here and instead focus on the cheap ass mounting of the highlift.

trojan_knight · 01-20-06, 10:21 PM

i mentioned this earlier but had no scanner but now i do so here it is courtesy (sp) of petersens 4x4. yet again sick, expencive but sick

Josie'sLandCruiser · 01-20-06, 10:44 PM

Hi All:

"Trojan," thanks for sharing, but that is BAFU!

Typical poseur crap!

"Poser," you rock man! Going open-top in the 'freakin snow!

I find hi lift jacks to be a pain in the ass to deal with! Cumbersome to carry and potentially dangerous to operate. All I can say is to carry a can of penetrating oil (i.e. Kroil, WD40, PB Blaster, Liquid Wrench, and so on) along for the ride incase you have to use the hi lift; chances are the jack mechanism will need some lube after sitting out in the weather and dust between use.

I'll admit since several of my buddies always carry a hi lift I've started leaving mine at home!

Regards,

Alan'

01-06-06, 07:36 PM	#1
kdink79 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 154	High Lift Mounting Looking for idea's where to mount a High lift in a FJ40 The high lift is 48". Do not want to mount on front bumber. __________________ '76 FJ40 Chevy 305, 4" Lift, Power Steering and Aussie Lockers in Rear

01-07-06, 08:27 AM	#2
sandcruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Posts: 1,899	if you still have runnign boards, you could mount it there- standing up with the base on the running board and a single bolt through the body. Pretty popular down here for hilifts. Seems to work ok. __________________ 91 fj80 w/ 93 1HD-T. OME 850/860 w/ 1" front spacer, LEDs, HIRs, Hankook MT's 31x10.50r15, Tuffy center, ARB rear locker (in progress), in garage: lightforce lights, full rack, superwinch X9, maggiolina tent, hella horns. WTB: Tan DS mirror & housing '88 HJ60, "Louie" For Sale in Costa Rica.

01-07-06, 12:50 PM	#3
mr_manny almost done...honest Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: san pancho, ca TLCA# 14254 Posts: 1,351	I made some brackets which are bolted to where the seat-belts normally attach. My High-Lift is secured by these brackets which allows me to mount it horizontally...behind my bench seat. It's only about 2" above the floor, and does not take up that much room. It is easy enough to remove, only had to remove it once...a buddy needed to borrow it. I think I may unbolt it once more to give it a coat of paint I'll post pics if your interested, manny __________________ 1972 FJ40 2F, sm465, Detroit-R/Aussie-F, Longfield SS, SUA - Rear FJ55 lift-springs x4, Disc Brakes x4, 315/75R16 KM2, 92" WB Help the Honey Bees

01-07-06, 01:39 PM	#5
turbocruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,039	Slee makes a super slick mount for the factory roof rack. They hold the jack just fine. Occassionally, depending on what yer stuck in, you might want to have someone to pass the thing to off of the roof - if you are slicked up in mud, holding onto the rack and stepping on some slanting slider or tire, you could slip off, which is no big deal, ... , unless you have hi-lift jack following you too! HTH. Slee Hi-Lift Jack Mount For Stock Toyota Roof Rack http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/...fracks_acc.htm lower right corner of page. HTH. __________________ 97 FZJ80, Locked & Loaded, Safari Turbo, Safari Intercooler, LandTank MAF, 3" Ceramic Coated Custom Exhaust, Ron Davis Racing Radiator, OME HD 2.5" Suspension, DBA Slotted Rotors, New Toyota Calipers All Around, Toyota Pads, 33" Revos, ARB Front Bumper, Center Diff Switch, Slee Stuff: Roof Rack, Step Sliders, Skid Plates, SS Brake Lines, DC Drive Shaft. HG PM'd, 8.5psi and climbing, My Rocky Mountain Mojo Mobile!

01-07-06, 09:31 PM	#6
HawkDriver Tougher'n a $2 steak Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: look up TLCA# 15861 Posts: 2,957	I just pulled mine from the front bumper and mounted it to my rack like this. Attached Images __________________ 1975 FJ40, it's like having a second job. 2000 UZJ100, what a truck! President: Fort Rucker Wheelers DixieLand Cruisers Ih8mud Veterans

01-08-06, 08:52 AM	#7
cbmontgo IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado TLCA# 14207 Posts: 1,595	I like the creative set-up, HawkDriver. Looks nice. __________________ 1985 rust-free, Arizona-raised FJ60 with 33s, OME 2.5", ARB bull bar, Hella 4000s and Warn M8000. 1988 FJ62, all stock...but this will soon change 1992 restored Canadian M101 1/4 ton trailer with rooftop tent

01-08-06, 10:53 AM	#8
HawkDriver Tougher'n a $2 steak Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: look up TLCA# 15861 Posts: 2,957	Thanks, Being that it's a 60 incher, I had it on my front bumper but when I built the smaller 46" bumper in the avatar I needed to move it. I think I'd rather it be in the back by the tire carrier, but this works for now. I kind of think it looks cool up there, but I kind of don't. It was super easy though, I just welded the bolt to the bracket and slipped it on. __________________ 1975 FJ40, it's like having a second job. 2000 UZJ100, what a truck! President: Fort Rucker Wheelers DixieLand Cruisers Ih8mud Veterans

01-08-06, 05:14 PM	#9
mr_manny almost done...honest Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: san pancho, ca TLCA# 14254 Posts: 1,351	Here are the pics... As you can see, the High-Lift does not take much cargo room and is slightly off the bed floor: Attached Images __________________ 1972 FJ40 2F, sm465, Detroit-R/Aussie-F, Longfield SS, SUA - Rear FJ55 lift-springs x4, Disc Brakes x4, 315/75R16 KM2, 92" WB Help the Honey Bees

01-08-06, 05:16 PM	#10
mr_manny almost done...honest Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: san pancho, ca TLCA# 14254 Posts: 1,351	the drivers side bracket has a bolt that aids in re-securing the High-Lift when you are done. Attached Images __________________ 1972 FJ40 2F, sm465, Detroit-R/Aussie-F, Longfield SS, SUA - Rear FJ55 lift-springs x4, Disc Brakes x4, 315/75R16 KM2, 92" WB Help the Honey Bees Last edited by mr_manny; 01-08-06 at 05:39 PM.

01-08-06, 05:17 PM	#11
mr_manny almost done...honest Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: san pancho, ca TLCA# 14254 Posts: 1,351	the passenger side bracket has a nut, and the bolt has some left over bushing material to eliminate any unwanted vibrations: Attached Images __________________ 1972 FJ40 2F, sm465, Detroit-R/Aussie-F, Longfield SS, SUA - Rear FJ55 lift-springs x4, Disc Brakes x4, 315/75R16 KM2, 92" WB Help the Honey Bees

01-08-06, 05:20 PM	#12
mr_manny almost done...honest Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: san pancho, ca TLCA# 14254 Posts: 1,351	The base is easily removed/re-attached by pulling the original pin, and is secured 1/4" off the floor. The other thing I like about my brackets is that they utilize EXISTING threaded holes in my 40. No drilling required and Rubithon tested Attached Images __________________ 1972 FJ40 2F, sm465, Detroit-R/Aussie-F, Longfield SS, SUA - Rear FJ55 lift-springs x4, Disc Brakes x4, 315/75R16 KM2, 92" WB Help the Honey Bees Last edited by mr_manny; 01-08-06 at 05:40 PM.

01-08-06, 07:35 PM	#13
kdink79 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 154	Nice That looks nice. Thanks __________________ '76 FJ40 Chevy 305, 4" Lift, Power Steering and Aussie Lockers in Rear

01-09-06, 07:37 AM	#14
mr_manny almost done...honest Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: san pancho, ca TLCA# 14254 Posts: 1,351	Since my seats fold out of the way, I am still able to get to the Lift w/a bed full of gear. 2 bolts, 1 nut and a pin and your ready to go. It's also out of harms way, how many bent High-Lifts have you seen? __________________ 1972 FJ40 2F, sm465, Detroit-R/Aussie-F, Longfield SS, SUA - Rear FJ55 lift-springs x4, Disc Brakes x4, 315/75R16 KM2, 92" WB Help the Honey Bees

01-11-06, 03:30 PM	#16
trojan_knight IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Laramie, Wyoming Posts: 362	if you want a really sick way to mount your high lift checkout page 36 of the march issue of petersens 4wheel and offroad. i dont have a scanner or i would post the pic.

01-11-06, 10:55 PM	#18
Poser Oh...Durka Durka Durka. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: in the shop TLCA# 1856 Posts: 13,939	I had two 60" high-lifts in the rack... After taking the rack off, I moved one to a tube mount I made behind the rear seat.... Hope that helps...

01-12-06, 02:57 PM	#19
camcruiser13 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 5,115	you got specs on that rack steve? i want to build one like it. thanks __________________ cc ------------- 76' fj40 camcrusier13 build threads the following are links, just click, go on try it Traction Bar Sliders Ram Assist Bumper Poison Spider Style Shackle Reversal Half Doors if your doing it im sure ive done it, need help just ask.......

01-13-06, 08:38 AM	#20
wantatlc IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SoCal - westsiiiide Posts: 1,441	I did a very similar setup to Posers above. I took off the base and fashioned some mounts (Home Depot style like some of my other posts on making my own pieces) and attached the jack to a rear rack just behind the center mounted spare tire. I also made some home-made rubber shock absorbers to mellow out any up and down motion. I added a rifle gun lock to lock it to the rack. __________________ SoCal FJ - 1974 FJ40 \| Trail Photos \| Parts Wanted & 4Sale My FJ is better than your honor student SPECS: SBC 350 \| 4spd \| Front discs \| Saginaw \| 33's \| 3" lift SUA \| Rancho 9000's \| Detroit rear \| Dual gas tanks \| BeCool aux fan \| Sliders \| Onboard air \| Stamped Bezel Last edited by wantatlc; 06-05-07 at 09:04 AM.

01-14-06, 12:15 AM	#22
HawkDriver Tougher'n a $2 steak Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: look up TLCA# 15861 Posts: 2,957	Steve-o, that must be the biggest and baddest rack in existence. What'd you do with it? I don't suppose you ever run a hard top on that rig, judging by the temps in that pic. __________________ 1975 FJ40, it's like having a second job. 2000 UZJ100, what a truck! President: Fort Rucker Wheelers DixieLand Cruisers Ih8mud Veterans

01-17-06, 09:32 AM	#23
BMAN IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Greg's place Posts: 2,632	I ran a piece of allthread (the biggest that'll fit through the jack) through the center of the spare and the tire carrier. Slide the jack on through one of the holes and tighten down with a wingnut and washer. Cheap and simple. Secure with a small paddlock through the allthread or some other means of security. __________________ COPPER STATE CRUISERS Founding member A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government. Edward Abbey Ontario Knife Company can KISS MY ASS!!!

01-17-06, 09:33 AM	#24
BMAN IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Greg's place Posts: 2,632	Pic Pay no attention to the fact that I appear to be stuck as s#it right here and instead focus on the cheap ass mounting of the highlift. __________________ COPPER STATE CRUISERS Founding member A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government. Edward Abbey Ontario Knife Company can KISS MY ASS!!! Last edited by BMAN; 01-17-06 at 09:40 AM.

01-20-06, 10:21 PM	#25
trojan_knight IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Laramie, Wyoming Posts: 362	i mentioned this earlier but had no scanner but now i do so here it is courtesy (sp) of petersens 4x4. yet again sick, expencive but sick Attached Images

01-20-06, 10:44 PM	#26
Josie'sLandCruiser Dog is my co-pilot. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle, USA TLCA# 6446 Posts: 1,991	Hi All: "Trojan," thanks for sharing, but that is BAFU! Typical poseur crap! "Poser," you rock man! Going open-top in the 'freakin snow! I find hi lift jacks to be a pain in the ass to deal with! Cumbersome to carry and potentially dangerous to operate. All I can say is to carry a can of penetrating oil (i.e. Kroil, WD40, PB Blaster, Liquid Wrench, and so on) along for the ride incase you have to use the hi lift; chances are the jack mechanism will need some lube after sitting out in the weather and dust between use. I'll admit since several of my buddies always carry a hi lift I've started leaving mine at home! Regards, Alan'