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hi lift jack size?

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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 08:07 AM
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i would like to get a hi lift jack. i was wondering what would be the correct size to get ? i have a 4.5 " lift and 35 inch tires . just wanted to get the correct one. thanks alote
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by blockrockin
i would like to get a hi lift jack. i was wondering what would be the correct size to get ? i have a 4.5 " lift and 35 inch tires . just wanted to get the correct one. thanks alote
Not sure on the hi-lift height but you might want to check into the AEV jack base.
http://www.quadratec.com/products/92200_700_07.htm
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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i always recommend using a 60in hi lift...

on my cherokee with 3in lift and 33's i can top out the jack if i use it to get myself out of a hole
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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A lot depends on where you mount it/keep it, when traveleing. The standard has been the 48" as it fits well and will work for the vast majority of the situations your in. However if you have a place for the 60" (i.e roof rack, aftermarket bumper with sidways mount), then for the few bucks more, go for it. I have a 48" and it's been more than enough the couple times I've used it. I don't have anywhere outside to place it, so when I go offroading, i strap it inside, but a 60" really won't fit back there.
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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go with the 60 inch. I have the 48 inch which I thought for sure would be fine, but with 33s, a 4 inch lift and sway bars disconnected it is too short to lift the front off the ground in some spots. Barely adequate. I need to go to a 60.
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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Go for 60 inch. Then if you have to solve fitting problems just use your grinder to shorten it. With 48 it´s more difficult to make it longer
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 06:50 AM
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With RubyDoo i have almost maxed out our 48" But Like Putnam Dan said get the wheel hooks and problem solved with out trying to find a place for a 60".
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