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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 01:16 PM
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I've searched for the variuos differrent ways to mount up the Hi-Lift. I like the River Raider Hood Mounts, however, I also like the Rugged Ridge & Rampage Rear Hinge mounting system. Any thoughts or coments on either would be appreciated. Show 'em if you got 'em...
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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My River Raider mount works great!
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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I mounted mine onto my rear XRC bumper.
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 4whelin
I mounted mine onto my rear XRC bumper.
Is that the Rugged Ridge or Rampage Mount? Is it made of durable/quality materials, and is there any rattling or any of the like?
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 02:11 AM
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Some of the rear mounts leave the top of the Hi-Lift exposed to getting hung up in low hanging branches (and some folks live in areas without low hanging branches--LOL). I had mine on a ToughStuff on the front and really liked the look, but it is a two person job to safely remove and install the jack ...



The ToughStuff mount is expensive. Right now Quadratec lists it for $150. I bought mine right after it came out. Supplee 4X4, which is only a couple miles from my home, sold it to me for $115. I don't know what he's charging now. But, once I got a proper rear bumper mount for my Hi-Lift, I was able to convert the Tough Stuff hood mount to other uses with parts provided in the original kit ...

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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Butler20
My River Raider mount works great!
Was considering this one or maybe making my own. Does the Hi-Lift block the windshield wash fluid at all?
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 04:14 AM
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Woods, gets it up and out of the way until you need it, and as for taking the soft top up or down it only takes an extra minute at the very least.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 04:14 AM
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This one is from Jeep SWAG.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by fadeout
Woods, gets it up and out of the way ...
Originally Posted by Strutssound
This one is from Jeep SWAG.
For those who may not know, Woods=JeepSWAG. Brett Woods is the name of the owner.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by action.is.go
Is that the Rugged Ridge or Rampage Mount? Is it made of durable/quality materials, and is there any rattling or any of the like?
What mount is that? I have one that is similar but no where near as stout.
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