Jacking Solution for Lifted Rigs?

[TeCKis300]

Thanks for those points and I'll keep them in mind if I ever have to use it out on the road.

Can't say I've ever pulled out the stock bottle jack to use, as I've got other options at home. I've also got a MaxJax 2 post lift, but too bad the LX is just above it's 6,000 lb rated limit.

 

[CharlieS]

Thanks for those points and I'll keep them in mind if I ever have to use it out on the road.

Can't say I've ever pulled out the stock bottle jack to use, as I've got other options at home. I've also got a MaxJax 2 post lift, but too bad the LX is just above it's 6,000 lb rated limit.

I use my maxjax to work on my land cruiser. It never complains.

 

[TheGrrrrr]

I use my maxjax to work on my land cruiser. It never complains.

I've always wondered what the safety factor was on those kinds of lifts, but never bothered to look it up. Do you happen to know?

 

[afgman786]

I see no one has mentioned lifting the front from the LCA. I've done that a couple times now and it makes it a lot quicker than going from the frame. Pretty close to the tire there is a flat spot on the bottom LCA to use the factory bottle jack.

 

[TeCKis300]

I see no one has mentioned lifting the front from the LCA. I've done that a couple times now and it makes it a lot quicker than going from the frame. Pretty close to the tire there is a flat spot on the bottom LCA to use the factory bottle jack.

At home, I've lifted from the LCAs with a floor jack with jack pad as that's an easy point to get to. They're beefy and can easily handle the loads.

I've always wondered what the safety factor was on those kinds of lifts, but never bothered to look it up. Do you happen to know?

On lift equipment like this, it would likely be 1.5-2.5x the rating. Since failures are rarely a single source causation, the margins are meant for a stacking of risks. Do I test those margins and purposely exceed one aspect of it? I've exceeded specs in other things.

I use my maxjax to work on my land cruiser. It never complains.

Good to know! I've lifted my 100-series, but the 200-series, particularly the LX is that much heavier. Stock measures has the weight at ~6,250lbs. Add a few things here and there, it could quickly add up. If I ever have major work to do like pulling a tranny or transfer case, I may use it and pull the wheels off while it's still close to the ground, as that will take 400lbs off immediately.

 

[jpt1025]

Anyone know if seller still selling the Jack adapter? I ordered through sellers website last Sunday but have yet to receive order confirmation nor tracking number.

 

[Tex68w]

I believe he's a user here. I was planning to order one for our 200 and the GX as well, interested to hear whether or not it's still a thing now.

 

[RET2]

If you're referencing @LandCruiserPhil he may be out exploring, give him a bit.

 

[jpt1025]

Well @LandCruiserPhil read my message last Monday and seem to be recently active in this forum so I don’t think that he did not see my messages.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

All pending Jack Adapters orders have mail.
Sorry for the delay but has taken this long to get confirmation from our manufactures.
Full prompt refund for anyone that cant wait. LMK

IH8COVID

 

[TeCKis300]

^Thanks for update and that is plenty timely for me.

 

[NY2LA]

ARB Bushranger X-Jack

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@gaijin I just got one of these and am having trouble figuring out where to place it during my first tests. Any tips on placement? (Note I have a steel front bumper but stock rear bumper. I have Budbuilt sliders. 2.5" lift and 34s.)

 

[gaijin]

@gaijin I just got one of these and am having trouble figuring out where to place it during my first tests. Any tips on placement? (Note I have a steel front bumper but stock rear bumper. I have Budbuilt sliders. 2.5" lift and 34s.)

Go in from the side - anywhere under the frame, or better yet under the sliders, should be fine. Just avoid hot exhaust piping!

HTH

 

[NY2LA]

Go in from the side - anywhere under the frame, or better yet under the sliders, should be fine. Just avoid hot exhaust piping!

HTH

@gaijin
I was having trouble lifting from the under the sliders. Up front, I just lifted the suspension; and in back, I didn't get any lift. But I may not have fully inflated the unit. Do you find the last part of the inflation to be very slow going? (I was using my ARB compressor)

 

[gaijin]

@gaijin
I was having trouble lifting from the under the sliders. Up front, I just lifted the suspension; and in back, I didn't get any lift. But I may not have fully inflated the unit. Do you find the last part of the inflation to be very slow going? (I was using my ARB compressor)

The jack works with low pressure, but high volume. So, yes, it will take a little time to fully inflate - don't be shy about filling it all the way up.

HTH

 

[bloc]

Why not use the exhaust?

 

[NY2LA]

Why not use the exhaust?

Do you see an advantage to the exhaust? It's probably silly, but I feel cleaner using the air from the compressor.

 

[bloc]

Do you see an advantage to the exhaust? It's probably silly, but I feel cleaner using the air from the compressor.

The exhaust produces much, much more volume of gas to inflate the device as compared to the compressor.. and this is a low pressure high volume volume jack.. a high pressure low volume source like the compressor will get the job done but isn’t the best way to do so quickly.

Just don’t sit there and breathe the exhaust for extended periods before hooking up the hose that sends it to the jack.

 

[NY2LA]

Okay, got the Bushranger working now (used air, because I'm squeaming about exhaust), and this jack rocks! Or, since this is a jack, maybe what I should say for a more comforting takeaway is, it doesn't rock!

 

[Tex68w]

I know the X-Jack was designed to be used with your exhaust.