Rubicon Rock Rails
11-25-2007, 01:41 PM
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I also did this in my driveway, one side was fine, the other bent the mounting tabs slightly so the rail is a bit higher up now by the front wheel than the rear wheel.
No contact w/ the body, but I can see the difference.
No contact w/ the body, but I can see the difference.
11-25-2007, 02:02 PM
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I tried (and quickly stopped) to lift off my Rock Rails. Just not made for it (IMO). If you are looking to use jack for recovery... try the Lift-Mate. Several of the sponsers seem to have them. If you want to change a tire... best of luck. I know I won't be trying it again for fear of having the Jeep slide off as rails crush.
Below is the Ad copy for the Lift-Mate.
Lift-Mate: LM-100
Now lift late-model vehicles with the Hi-Lift jack!
Many trucks and SUV's have larger tires and/or lift kits that require extensive lifting height ability from the bumper jack. The Lift-Mate is designed to operate in a manner that allows the vehicle wheel to be lifted directly from the wheel, greatly reducing the amount of travel up the jack bar needed to lift the wheel in an adequate and safe height.
Features & Specifications:
Lift Capacity: 5000 lbs.(2273 kg)
Rubber-Coated hooks to protect the wheel
Rubber pad for protecting the tire and wheel
Below is the Ad copy for the Lift-Mate.
Lift-Mate: LM-100
Now lift late-model vehicles with the Hi-Lift jack!
Many trucks and SUV's have larger tires and/or lift kits that require extensive lifting height ability from the bumper jack. The Lift-Mate is designed to operate in a manner that allows the vehicle wheel to be lifted directly from the wheel, greatly reducing the amount of travel up the jack bar needed to lift the wheel in an adequate and safe height.
Features & Specifications:
Lift Capacity: 5000 lbs.(2273 kg)
Rubber-Coated hooks to protect the wheel
Rubber pad for protecting the tire and wheel
11-25-2007, 03:04 PM
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JK Super Freak
I tried (and quickly stopped) to lift off my Rock Rails. Just not made for it (IMO). If you are looking to use jack for recovery... try the Lift-Mate. Several of the sponsers seem to have them. If you want to change a tire... best of luck. I know I won't be trying it again for fear of having the Jeep slide off as rails crush.
Below is the Ad copy for the Lift-Mate.
Lift-Mate: LM-100
Now lift late-model vehicles with the Hi-Lift jack!
Many trucks and SUV's have larger tires and/or lift kits that require extensive lifting height ability from the bumper jack. The Lift-Mate is designed to operate in a manner that allows the vehicle wheel to be lifted directly from the wheel, greatly reducing the amount of travel up the jack bar needed to lift the wheel in an adequate and safe height.
Features & Specifications:
Lift Capacity: 5000 lbs.(2273 kg)
Rubber-Coated hooks to protect the wheel
Rubber pad for protecting the tire and wheel
Below is the Ad copy for the Lift-Mate.
Lift-Mate: LM-100
Now lift late-model vehicles with the Hi-Lift jack!
Many trucks and SUV's have larger tires and/or lift kits that require extensive lifting height ability from the bumper jack. The Lift-Mate is designed to operate in a manner that allows the vehicle wheel to be lifted directly from the wheel, greatly reducing the amount of travel up the jack bar needed to lift the wheel in an adequate and safe height.
Features & Specifications:
Lift Capacity: 5000 lbs.(2273 kg)
Rubber-Coated hooks to protect the wheel
Rubber pad for protecting the tire and wheel
11-25-2007, 03:33 PM
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Yep. Only time I have ever had to use a highlift jack for recovery though the axles were buried in mud, sand, or otherwise inaccessible to get to. Used jack to lift up enough to wedge things under wheels to raise vehicle up enough to "unstick the stuck". Had rails/sliders on old Jeep so it was possible to do it from the side... wouldn't want to even try with stock rails on my Rubicon.
