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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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I actually thought about somehow mounting my jack under the rear seat of my JKU. I know I have a support brace under there. I hate the mounting points available. I don't want my jack available to be stolen and I'd like it out of the way for my gear and passengers. Has anyone thought up a well hidden spot to mount their high lift? Any input would be awesome! If you have pics that would help too.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Maniacal
I actually thought about somehow mounting my jack under the rear seat of my JKU. I know I have a support brace under there. I hate the mounting points available. I don't want my jack available to be stolen and I'd like it out of the way for my gear and passengers. Has anyone thought up a well hidden spot to mount their high lift? Any input would be awesome! If you have pics that would help too.
Thank you in advance.
Not sure who the manufacturer is but one is made that attaches inside the rear cargo area across the roll cage down tubes. Kinda takes up some space in this area but alot less prone to theft.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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I've seen those and that was an option I have thought of. At least it's in the jeep locked. The only draw back is it takes up some of the rear gear space. I have been married for 14 years. If we go anywhere with the kids and wife I damn near need to rent a uhaul for all the crap. Personally I can go with a backpack and a cooler of beer. Ill be good for several days. Hahahaha
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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JeepSwag has a nice kit that hides it above your roll bar in the rear. Takes up almost no cargo room up at the top.

I head of one guy mounting a hi-lift under his rear seat. Been awhile though, don't remember who. It fit really nicely and didn't rattle he said.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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I bought the jeep swag mount in my JKUR. It sits up high on the back roll bar out of the way. You will need to put a bungy cord on it to keep it from rattling. I learned the hard way on a wheelin trip. I thought my new jeep was falling apart, then I realized it was the jack rattling.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Rock on. I did buy the isolator for the jack so it keeps the handle from swaying around like a limp noodle. Ill look into those mounts too. Thanks for the help.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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Rock on. I did buy the isolator for the jack so it keeps the handle from swaying around like a limp noodle. Ill look into those mounts too. Thanks for the help.
You will still the bungy. I too have the isolator on the handle. The rattle was from the jack head area. I will try to take a pic tomorrow and post it up.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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Well those are cheap! I just looked at the mount its snazzy! I like the option for the shovel and axe. I may get that one. Little more than I wanted to spend but we all like badass things for our jeeps!
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Maniacal
Well those are cheap! I just looked at the mount its snazzy! I like the option for the shovel and axe. I may get that one. Little more than I wanted to spend but we all like badass things for our jeeps!
They are pricey, but your jack with function better out of the elements. It's a really nice mount. I sometimes forget it's up there.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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If you're entertaining a hood mount, the cheap one on eBay ($44) is the only one I've found that doesn't block the sprayers, and you can lock it if needed.

I didn't want mine inside and the hood has worked well for me. ( and my sprayers still work!)
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