Hi-Lift questions

NYCTRD · 12-19-07, 09:59 AM

I got a 60" Hi-Lift jack that will be used more for household/construction and old auto refurbishing...but about 3 or 4 times a year I'll want to use for off-road FJ outings.

How many FJ users have the 60 incher and WHERE DO YOU MOUNT/STORE this big ol' beast?!

Most pics I've seen are using the 48" jack...

I hate to spend the $$ on fancy mounts I'll use just a few times a year...

FJ40 MNTCRZR · 12-19-07, 11:02 AM

Hi-Lift makes a jack mount that you can put almost anywhere, bumpers, ETC .. i have see them mounted on the roof racks also.

I believe they sell for around $35

Good luck, look in the facs section, at some rigs, some have them mounted..

CHEERS ..

Cruiserdrew · 12-19-07, 11:38 AM

I don't have an FJC, but what I would do, is separate the bar from the mechanism and put the working parts inside in a plastic box, or under a seat, the handle stowed along the base of the rear seat, and put the bar on the roof rack.

That avoids having to find space for a 5 foot bar inside, and keeps the working part of the jack out of the mud/dirt/crud.

Toledo FJ · 12-19-07, 03:10 PM

I have the 60 in inch lack and it mounts beautifully to the OEM rofrack. Specter off road sels them for about 125 or so, they also have a ax/shovel mount that wil come in very handy. I think the HI-Lift, ax/shovel, is a great addition to the foof rack.. Next to just need to add a classs III reciever hitchso I can carry all my shiznit.

NYCTRD · 12-20-07, 05:50 PM

What do you guyz use as jack points with the hi-lift who use it on their FJ?

I thought for fun, I'd try it on the plastic wings to give me an excuse to get some real bumpers!

Will the OEM rock rails work without denting or crushing the door or rails themselves?

Toledo FJ · 12-20-07, 08:10 PM

Yes the OEM rock rails will work, but you need the adapter for tubular lift points made by WabFab Off-Road. Hi-Lift specifically says that the jack is not intended for use with tubular surfaces or bumpers. As long as you don't scratch the powdercoat, the lift should not bend or dent the rails I have replaced the factory bumpers, so I use the D-rings on my bumper. There are two rings up front on the FabFours, and Two on the Warn bumper in the rear plus the hitch reciever shackle. If you have a stock setup, you will have to use a Hitch mounted reciever shackle .I wouldn't think of touching the factory bumpers with a Hi-Lift. It would tear them right off. Maybe they have some points you can use, but I don't know about them. Another option is to get the Lift Mate accessory for your jack. It allows you to use your wheels as a jack point. This comes in handy if you want to build a ramp or something under the wheel. Good move on choosing the 60 incher. IMO, if you have the room, it is more versatile than the 48in model.

NYCTRD · 12-21-07, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Toledo FJ

Yes the OEM rock rails will work, but you need the adapter for tubular lift points made by WabFab Off-Road. Hi-Lift specifically says that the jack is not intended for use with tubular surfaces or bumpers. As long as you don't scratch the powdercoat, the lift should not bend or dent the rails I have replaced the factory bumpers, so I use the D-rings on my bumper. There are two rings up front on the FabFours, and Two on the Warn bumper in the rear plus the hitch reciever shackle. If you have a stock setup, you will have to use a Hitch mounted reciever shackle .I wouldn't think of touching the factory bumpers with a Hi-Lift. It would tear them right off. Maybe they have some points you can use, but I don't know about them. Another option is to get the Lift Mate accessory for your jack. It allows you to use your wheels as a jack point. This comes in handy if you want to build a ramp or something under the wheel. Good move on choosing the 60 incher. IMO, if you have the room, it is more versatile than the 48in model.

Yeah-I got the Wab Fab adapter & the wheel adapter. I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything. Mainly wanted to see if anyone used it on their rock rails before I attempt to do it.

Other that an old '75 Jeep, I've pretty much been a sports car guy...I'm up-grading to some heavier duty tools as I get sucked into the 4x4 world more everyday!

Toledo FJ · 12-21-07, 09:41 AM

Well the answer is simple then... Yes the factory sliders will hold the weight of the vehicle and they are suitable lift points. One other option is the bumper mate if it would work with your (aftermarket) bumper.