I got the Rampage (Quadratec) mount as a Christmas present. A few thoughts:

The lower mount is bombproof. No mods needed, although i did drill out a hole in the lower mount for a padlock. Hi-Lift already has the holes for this.

The upper mount is junk, but if you can fab up a mount that uses both upper hinge bolts in place of it, (the Rampage design only uses the upper right bolt) it works fine. I did it without welding for about 8 bucks using angle brackets from Lowes.

Using 2 setscrews on the Hi-Lift will keep it from rattling.

Unfortunately, I did have to cut mine down from a 60" to a 48" to avoid it from sticking out above by roofline. Branches/parking garages are no fun!

 

Don't think about it any longer! It is the best solution out there! Out of the way, out of the weather, solid in place, and no noise issues! Perfect!

 

I have the Rugged Ridge Hi-Lift mount.
So far I like it, but I just had it for about 2 months so too early to tell how well it will hold up.

But - without hijacking this thread - how do you guys keep your Hi-lift from rusting?

 

anybody runnin the lift up on the hood hinges

 

DIFFERENT THREAD https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...t=HI-LIFT+HOOD

 

Amsoil HDMP.

Spray it under your Jeep too - works great.

js.

 

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