ARB Bushranger X-Jack
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 139
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From: Zurich, Switzerland
I haven't used the ARB version specifically, but in the United Kingdom a slightly smaller cheaper version is available from another manufacturer. I have only used my Hi-lift jack once since I got my airbag jack in 2003. Most of my friends in England have them. They squeeze down flat and can be placed under a vehicle that is stuck in mud. They can also be used as cushions against trees, rocks, banks of earth in difficult recovery situations.
Advantages:
Can be stuffed into small gaps under a stuck Jeep.
Inflates really quick.
Packs into a small place, why have one, have two.
Can be used on soft ground or underwater.
Surprisingly stable on uneven ground.
Great for breaking the suction on a vehicle being winched out of mud.
Disadvantages:
If your exhaust system leaks, it may not inflate fully.
Sharp projections can tear the bag if you don't properly position the protection mats above and below the bag.
Once your friends have seen you use it, you will be called first before anyone bothers to get their Hi-lift out.
Not a good idea for changing a tire on the street for a lifted Jeep as full inflation or a large jack are required.
Advantages:
Can be stuffed into small gaps under a stuck Jeep.
Inflates really quick.
Packs into a small place, why have one, have two.
Can be used on soft ground or underwater.
Surprisingly stable on uneven ground.
Great for breaking the suction on a vehicle being winched out of mud.
Disadvantages:
If your exhaust system leaks, it may not inflate fully.
Sharp projections can tear the bag if you don't properly position the protection mats above and below the bag.
Once your friends have seen you use it, you will be called first before anyone bothers to get their Hi-lift out.
Not a good idea for changing a tire on the street for a lifted Jeep as full inflation or a large jack are required.
