hi-lift
JK Freak
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From: Grass Lake MI
Hey Ryan! You're headed to Drummond? I'm jealous man. Wish I could go.
LOL for the record I didn't actually try using KY. Might get my hi lift too excited.
I think good old grease should work - the kind you squirt into zirk fittings. The squeaks for me come from the base - there's a ton of metal-to-metal contact down there.
LOL for the record I didn't actually try using KY. Might get my hi lift too excited.
I think good old grease should work - the kind you squirt into zirk fittings. The squeaks for me come from the base - there's a ton of metal-to-metal contact down there.
HAHA, true story, never want a hi-lift to get too excited now!
I don't know how I would get grease down in there and keep it in there. I am actually thinking of taking it off for when I am driving around and just use it when I wheel, but then if I get a flat tire I am probably screwed.
JK Newbie
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: London Ontario
problem solved
Take the base off, wrap the bottom 3" of the shaft with electrical tape, cut hole, re-insert bolt .. .call it a day.
It might be the jack too... investing in the neoprene boot and handle isolater will do wonders too.
It might be the jack too... investing in the neoprene boot and handle isolater will do wonders too.
JK Freak
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From: Grass Lake MI
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JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: wernersville pa
Found out the cheap wingnut fell off so I replaced it with a bolt with washers and a nut cranked it tight and sprayed the lift with some zep45. No squeaks now. Need to get the handle isolator but a lot less noisy now.