Hi-Lift Jack Recovery Points with stock Bumpers

[maujkar]

fellow mudders,
what are you suggestions on using (basically how-to) a Hi-lift Jack on LC200 with stock bumpers? Most of the adapters I have seen here, are flexible type (hooks attached to a chain or strap) but they would certainly damage the plastic bumper.

I searched our forum and this might be one option (?)

- What about the rear points? rear hitch receiver?
- Anyone seen any rod type adapters (like this available for rovers) etc, I can weld/attach/bolt somewhere?

thanks
mjkr

 

[dtt255]

WIth stock bumpers I would think that hitches would be your only options. Putting the lift on the bumpers will just crush them.

You could always use this:

http://www.hi-lift.com/accessories/lift-mate.html

 

[patrickfinley]

I ran into this issue as well. I wound up selling my Hi-lift Jack. There really aren't many useful places to mount without bumpers or at least sliders.

 

[maujkar]

I ran into this issue as well. I wound up selling my Hi-lift Jack. There really aren't many useful places to mount without bumpers or at least sliders.

Fellow mudder saillaw shared a pic of someone (think from an LC100) having the below mount fabricated and bolted to the frame. I looked at the LC200 frame and similar can be done, however the bulky stock plastic-aluminum sliders are in the way ! If we remove them, there might be more options for lift mounts ?! Second pic is of Lc200 frame.

 

[Angelo1]

Slee sliders make a great recovery point.

 

[Corbet]

Without any armor the receiver is pretty much your only option.

You could use this: http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/products_jackof_detail.htm and use the strap system to lift from the wheel, but that would not be useful for a flat. Only lifting a corner for recovery purposes.

 

[fvunen]

It is actually not all that complicated. The chassis rails extend to right behind the plastic bumper skin, cutting a small square hole in it to allow a metal tube to protrude from the chassis will do the job.
You see plenty of 200s here in Saudi with a "luggage crate" hanging off the rear bumper. These are mounted in exactly the same way; they slide in a metal square section bolted or welded to the chassis and protruding just under the plastic skin.

 

[maujkar]

Found a better solution n tested it a few times..adds a bit of more protection from local 'hazards'

...via IH8MUD app

 

[maujkar]

Sturdy n pretty much stealth...

...via IH8MUD app