$15 HiLift roof mont fo the FJC

[terahex]

I have been searching for a way to mount a Hi Lift Jack to the roof of my FJ. Here have been a few good idea and some expensive ones. However none of them seem to work with my wallet. So time to get creative at the local hardware store

Pipe Claims $13
Longer bolt, washings, and wing nut $2

The chrome polish even gives it a nice professional look.
The pipe clamp has a rubber interior that helps secure it to the roof rack.

The washers I got were too small to completly cover the jack stem. It worked but the washers bent to confrom to the jack stem. I think either larger and stronger washers, or one that can fits inside the jack stem but still covers the jack stem hole used for mounting.

Even without upgrading the washers, I am impressed by how secure it is to the roof. I will let everyone know it is working after my 400 mile business trip next week.

 

[Josh9180]

I am very impressed. great job!

 

[cruiser88]

cabillas sells rubber mounts for 7 bucks in there auto section,all they do is wrap around and latch,im using a set for my axe,and a set for my shovel

 

[Cuerno Largo]

Very nice. Thanks for the pics. Always good to see different ways to "skin a cat"

 

[silversurfer]

mount

Hello, what exactly is it that you purchased? I'm looking to do the same thing but I dont want to spend an arm and a leg. I like your idea!

I have been searching for a way to mount a Hi Lift Jack to the roof of my FJ. Here have been a few good idea and some expensive ones. However none of them seem to work with my wallet. So time to get creative at the local hardware store

Pipe Claims $13
Longer bolt, washings, and wing nut $2

The chrome polish even gives it a nice professional look.
The pipe clamp has a rubber interior that helps secure it to the roof rack.

The washers I got were too small to completly cover the jack stem. It worked but the washers bent to confrom to the jack stem. I think either larger and stronger washers, or one that can fits inside the jack stem but still covers the jack stem hole used for mounting.

Even without upgrading the washers, I am impressed by how secure it is to the roof. I will let everyone know it is working after my 400 mile business trip next week.

 

[cruiser88]

Oh I need to restate this........its not mounts its rubber latches(for the lack of a better term) The rubber keeps the handle to the jack but I did use them to mount the axe and shovel to the roof rack. No way shape or form will the rubber clamp hold the jack to the roof rack. However I do have a set of roof rack clamps that is stil attached to my rack.......came off my FJ62

cabillas sells rubber mounts for 7 bucks in there auto section,all they do is wrap around and latch,im using a set for my axe,and a set for my shovel

 

[cruiser88]

Cabela's -- Hi-Lift 4XRAC Jack Holder

 

[silversurfer]

mod (hi lift mount)

Awesome! Thats exactly what I need. Now to make it myself!quote=cruiser88;4285436]

Cabela's -- Hi-Lift 4XRAC Jack Holder[/quote]

 

[Archy Chris]

Nice job on the Hi-Lift mount!

 

[Hondo352]

Nice job . I never understood why some would spend more on mounting the hi-lift than the cost of the hi-lift.

 

[joebob2586]

awesome idea im thinkin a trip down to home depot is in order

 

[cruiser88]

Steel City(brand) makes a bracket for mounting conduit to steel....I used them on my 62 for a short while. Those should be dirt cheap