both u-bolts are wrapped around the bar and tighted down really good first, then the jack is on the outside of bolts on the u-bolts if that makes sense...

 

I don't understand, specially you guys so concerned about safety, I always ask. is having a hi- lift on your rig that important?. I don't like to see that thing even in my garage , much less inside my jeep. when I go wheeling I just tie it down to my spare. just don't get it. I'm only talking about looks, not safety, why you want that ugly thing inside your jeep is beyond me, much more if is about safety. but to each his own.

 

I think the conclusion is to mount it on the rear tire carrier.

 

Awesome write-up and suggestion. Clean and out of the way.

 

Mmmmm......me like!

 

I am honestly kind of surprised this topic gets this much consideraton and worry. We all know that Hi-Lift basiclly builds a bomb proof jack. If they didn't we wouldn't buy it. It can take abuse and handle the elements. I believe in just mounting the jack outside in a manner that is safe and secure from thieves and forget about it until you need it. I quick rinse and maybe a shot of lube should keep it in working like the rest of the out side of the Jeep. Just another two cents..........

 

I plan on doing something like this but I want a quicker release method for the base. Maybe a longer U Bolt anf a wing nut with spacers or something....

 

OK I saw this when it was first posted and thought it was a sweet location. Anyone have any issues after installing it? Did it ever come loose, etc, etc?

 

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Nope, it worked fine. I ran it like that for a long time, just took it off the other day. It was beefy and didn't rattle or come lose. I may put it back since the bumper i ordered doesn't have a mount for it.