Heigh lift jack
Three Wheeling
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From: Krugersdorp, South Africa
high lift jack alternative
Guys:
It looks like there are some pretty serious off roaders contributing to this thread. I would like to mention that here in South Africa as well as in Australia, the D2 is pretty popular with some pretty serious bush travelers. They would NOT use a high lift jack with the stock bumpers if they have a choice. Replace the stock bumpers with good quality alternative steel bumpers that have built in high lift jack points. No issues with plastic then!
OR - better (and more expensive) yet; get an exhaust jack similar to what is shown on this link -
This one is not dependent on the surface you are using to support the jack. Edit: you can get one from a place called Titan exhaust jacks for about 80 bucks! I may have to look at one....
In NO case should one get under the car when it is jacked up, and the tippiness of the high lift jack is negated by the broad base of the exhaust jack. They are the jack of choice here - if one can afford it.....
It looks like there are some pretty serious off roaders contributing to this thread. I would like to mention that here in South Africa as well as in Australia, the D2 is pretty popular with some pretty serious bush travelers. They would NOT use a high lift jack with the stock bumpers if they have a choice. Replace the stock bumpers with good quality alternative steel bumpers that have built in high lift jack points. No issues with plastic then!
OR - better (and more expensive) yet; get an exhaust jack similar to what is shown on this link -
In NO case should one get under the car when it is jacked up, and the tippiness of the high lift jack is negated by the broad base of the exhaust jack. They are the jack of choice here - if one can afford it.....
Last edited by Joe Btfsplik; May 5, 2015 at 09:17 AM. Reason: update;
Baja
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From: Georgia, USA
I off-road several times a month in the summer and have seen people almost had their head taken off with a Hi Jack handle. They are pretty dangerous b/c they are tippy and when weighted the handle can spring up. I could see using it has a winch if needed but I would recommend a bottle jack or the X-Jack to raise a vehicle.
Camel Trophy
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Sure, it's anything but the best option, but if it's all you have and you need something to winch with then it's better than nothing.
Baja
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From: Georgia, USA
I'm not saying otherwise, I was just replying to your post that you'd rather winch with it than use it as a jack. At least that's what I got from your post.
Camel Trophy
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From: Southwestern Virginia
Ah, not me, but I agree with your point.
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