john smack

I have used a hi lift a a winch on several occasions and I found that a synthetic strap is needed, other wise you just have alot of stretch and do not get the full potential of the hi lift, another thing you should have something to tie back the vehicle if you need more than 1 length of the jack or the vehicle may slide right back into its original spot.

09rubicon

I used one when my winch failed on a previous vehicle. They work very well, but like people have said, get some snacks and beer, your gonna be there awhile!!

Seryoga

Let me ask you this, If you're stuck and can't pull yourself forward with a winch, or the battery is dead, and there is no chance someone can get to you to yank you backwards, will you remember about the $200 you could have spent for jack and chains that would most likely get the job done?

Ben

Exactly, Hi-lifts don't run out of batteries or get shorts in the wires. Actually, if i had to have one or the other, I would take the hi lift. Of course a winch is a whole lot easier, but there are just times that it won't work for the situation.

( I have used one to pull out a ford 1 ton crew cab backwards. It sucked, but it worked. Now he has a 12k winch that paid for itself the first time he got stuck and winched out in 3 minutes instead of four hours, but that hi lift is still in the back.)

Seryoga

I ordered my jack together with a winch. Cause you know, better to have it and not need it, then need it and not have it.

tbfreebird

Due to my budget - I carry a come-along as well as some of the other psts here. It is a bit slower than those that I watched using a winch but it works!

Seryoga

Come-along is actually pretty good. Some people underestimate it, but its worth having it in your off-road gear.

sgmrock

Used a hi lift a couple of times, alot of work and scary. Bought a winch, so nice! And a come along as a back up.

john smack

a hi lift jack should be in every off-roaders budget... Improvise on accessories
go to companies with cranes and see if they have slightly damaged lift slings, they are good for 25,000lbs and get deemed out of service for just minor damage. I went and they unload a shit load on me.
I went and bought a shackel that fit in the top hole on the hi lift bar and then hook another to the lift part add muscle, stamina beer, and friends willing to laugh at you(and be roped into taking turns) and you will be home before dark

2climbbig

I used mine twice in one year. One to keep a jeep from going side ways as we was pulled by a winch, the other was to pull my jeep out of a mud pit.