Less than $20 worth of parts went into making this handy interior jack mount for the Jeep Wrangler.
Having a hi-lift jack is always handy when you are playing in the woods with your Jeep Wrangler, but storing the unit can prove to be a cumbersome task. Some people mount them on the hood while others mount that on the back of the vehicle, but for a Jeep owner who wants their hi-lift jack mounted in the safe confines of the cabin, this DIY thread shows how to make a simple mount on the cheap.
Introduction
Forum member MrGas shared his JK Jeep Wrangler hi-lift jack mount project, and offered up a simple DIY guide for his first-ever post. He started by explaining his inspiration, along with including the simple parts list for the project.
“New member, new Jeep owner and here’s my first post. After scouring online and within this forum for a better option to mount a 48” hi-lift jack to the inside of my Jeep, I’ve come up with the following using common supplies from Home Depot and Lowes for less than $20.
The installation process of this homemade hi-lift jack mount is simple, as it is really just bolting the conduit brackets to the roll bars of the Wrangler and bolting the big jack to those new mounting points.
As you can see in the images here, the OP clamped the brackets to the roll bar assembly, placing two on the driver’s side where the base is mounted and one on the passenger’s side, where the top of the jack rests.
He even used nuts to secure that jack in place that are the same size as the Wrangler’s lug nuts, so in using the standard tools included to remove the wheels in the case of an emergency, this Jeep owner can also dismount his hi-lift jack.
This design allowed the OP to put the hi-lift jack in line with the upper portion of the rear seats, so it doesn’t obstruct his view while driving, nor does it cut into the cargo capacity of the Wrangler. This way, it is safely stored inside the vehicle where no one will mistake if for a rifle or try to steal it, it isn’t exposed to the elements and it is out of the way when not being used.
Finally, the OP used a bungee cord wrapped around the driver’s side roll bar to keep the jack from rattling around when the vehicle is in motion.
As far as $20 modifications go, this is a great one for any Jeep Wrangler owner who likes to travel with a hi-lift jack.
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