Fabricating a device to jack from the wheel (1 Viewer)

[aktundra]

I have seen little devices that can be attached to a wheel rim, and then a jack can be used to lift the tire & vehicle out of the mud/sand.

Since the suspension droops when jacking from the bumpers/frame this approach requires a lot less vertical lift to get tires above the mud/sand.

It is my understanding that the device needs to be custom fabricated to fit each style of wheel.

Has anybody posted up a thread fabricating something that can be used to jack from a stock LC wheel ?

Any suggestions for a more generic solution that will allow jacking from a stock LC wheel?

 

[MoJ]

The HiLift Liftmate is universal.

 

[aktundra]

Thanks MoJ

I was hoping to find something that could be used with a bottle jack.

Some times it is the unused top portion of the vertical hi-lift shaft, on soft or sinking ground, that is the most difficult for me to manage.

 

[-Spike-]

I believe Slee offers something he calls a Jackoff. Try Sleeoffroad.com - Toyota SUV Off-Road Outfitters

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

 

[aktundra]

I have an idea bouncing around in my head as to how to fabricate something.

I realize we have all taken different paths in modifying our rigs, but any idea how much weight would be invovled in lifting a rig by the wheel?

I guess a place to start is whether anybody has run each axle over a scale.

I am wondering if 1,000 lbs WLL (3,000 breaking strength) would be adequate to get a tire off the ground?

 

[Ebag333]

80's are pretty balanced front to rear, so while it's not 50/50 it's close.

So say your rig is 6,000 lbs, then that means 3,000 per axle. Half of that would be 1,500 lbs per tire.

I wouldn't do it with only 1,000 lb's lifting.


As far as using the bottle jack, trying to do it the way you are suggesting isn't a good idea IMHO. It won't be balanced for one, which could be dangerous. Even HiLifts can be dangerous.

 

[96r50]

Considering the stock curb weight per axle is in the 2500lb range, I'd want at least that much WLL to lift one wheel. It wouldn't take much to end up with a lot of weight on one tire (extra weight from mods, off camber situation etc). Personally, I'd make it stronger than the biggest jack you plan to use it with, since having the jack stall out would be safer than the device coming apart IMO.

 

[elhombre]

The hi-lift wheel accessory looks good but it is almost impossible to use it with out the hi-lift jack being pulled into the side of the fender. As the wheel moves up, the center of gravity moves inward and the pulls the whole jack tower inward. It would make sense that a bottle jack would do a better job. Post a picture when you get that thing worked out.

 

[cody c]

the other thing you can do is run a strap around the axle and frame. then when you lift off of the frame your axle doesnt droop. You can still use a hilift off your bumper that way.

 

[Kernal]

I know zip about jacks but came across this Powerbuilt 3 ton bottle jack/jack stand combo, would this work or could it be modified to what the OP is trying to do??