Hi-Lift Jack Question
02-28-2007, 06:26 PM
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Hi-Lift Jack Question
I have a 2D Rubicon, currently stock tires. Eventually I will go to 35s, but probably never any higher. Should I get a 48" or 60" Hi-Lift? Thanks!
03-01-2007, 05:05 PM
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I would think the 48" jack should be sufficient. That reminds me...I need to get my Hi-lift jack back from a friend of mine who borrowed it after I sold my Scrambler.
03-02-2007, 07:29 AM
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On a stock JK I dont see how you could really use a Hi Lift with the way the bumpers and rockers are designed. Maybe in the hitch but the rear hatch would have to be open to do it that way.
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06-18-2007, 03:55 PM
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Hi-lift Jack on Stock JK
I must second Quadratech's comment. I can't see how you would use a Hi-Lift jack with a stock JK. Can't jack using the rockers or the bumper for that matter. Seems like you'd need one of those wheel adapters and then put something under the axle once it's up (log, jack stand). Am I wrong about this?
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06-18-2007, 04:04 PM
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I found out the hard (expensive) way that you cannot use a one of these jacks on the side steps either! No winch, stuck right to the frame rails in real thick, not soupy, mud. had to get pulled out. oh well, at least it was a jeep that got me out! 
06-18-2007, 04:22 PM
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Yes, I can see that you'd end up bending the side step.
Has anyone ever bought/used the Lift mate (LM100) accessory for attaching the Hi-Lift to the wheel? Any problems using it?
I keep looking at the Hi-Lift every time I go to Tractor Supply. I had a car (Toyota) stuck in the snow last winter, took me forever to get it out. AAA would not even come out to look at it, because of the storm that went through at the time. I had to dig under the car and use a floor jack to get it high enough to get a plank under the wheel. Carrying a floor jack out into a snowed-over field was definitely not my idea of fun.
The Hi-Lift sure looks like it would have done the trick with the wheel adapter, but I want something that works with the Jeep too. Not that I expect the Jeep to need that kind of help in the snow.
Has anyone ever bought/used the Lift mate (LM100) accessory for attaching the Hi-Lift to the wheel? Any problems using it?
I keep looking at the Hi-Lift every time I go to Tractor Supply. I had a car (Toyota) stuck in the snow last winter, took me forever to get it out. AAA would not even come out to look at it, because of the storm that went through at the time. I had to dig under the car and use a floor jack to get it high enough to get a plank under the wheel. Carrying a floor jack out into a snowed-over field was definitely not my idea of fun.
The Hi-Lift sure looks like it would have done the trick with the wheel adapter, but I want something that works with the Jeep too. Not that I expect the Jeep to need that kind of help in the snow.