Hi-Lift on Factory Bumpers?

[Nomis]

Not ready to swap out the front and rear bumpers just yet. The rear shouldn't be and issue, since I should be able to use the hitch as a jacking point. Is there a way to use the Hi-Lift on the stock front bumper without tearing it up? Thanks.

 

[Nomis]

This may be the easiest way to complete the task:

http://www.hi-lift.com/

It uses a strap and hook system to latch on to an idividual wheel for lifting, completly bypassing the bumpers. Still would like to know if anyone has used the jack on the stock bumpers though?

 

[turbocruiser]

Not ready to swap out the front and rear bumpers just yet. The rear shouldn't be and issue, since I should be able to use the hitch as a jacking point. Is there a way to use the Hi-Lift on the stock front bumper without tearing it up? Thanks.

Hi-Lift makes this "adaptor" that has a short section of chain and a metal hook that is designed to grab and grip the bottom curve of factory bumpers. I actually accidentally purchased one because the numbnut at 4wheel parts stated it would work well with the ARB bumper. Actually it would have been seriously stupidly dangerous to use on an ARB in a real world situation because of the way the bumper angles up; I tried to lift safely in my driveway and as soon as the tires come off the ground that friggin thing shot up the side angle of the ARB and would have dumped the truck if I did not stop the slide. After that I returned the damn thing and got the adaptor that ARB makes for their bumpers. Having said all that, I would never use that damn thing on any bumper; any curve or angle or corner on the bumper will surely spit that thing out and drop the rig, not good. JMHO, HTH.

 

[MTNRAT]

No would be my guess.
Cheers,
Sean

 

[Tools R Us]

A Hi-Lift will jack up the bumper, no problem. If you want the truck to go with it, that's the problem! Sliders are probubly the best bet for the Hi-Lift.