Hi Lift Jack w/ Stock Bumpers
#1
JK Freak
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Hi Lift Jack w/ Stock Bumpers
So I have this old Hi Lift I've been having for years & it seems like most people (including myself) were of the opinion you can't use it on the plastic jeep bumpers.
I go to looking & there's a frame member behind the rear bumper & thought if you jack close to the rail at the front it won't damage that flimsy metal bumper.
I tried it, got the wheels of the ground (not in pics), and no damage to the bumpers.
So, I can bring my jack on my next trip & hopefully not use it. Now I just need to figure out where to mount it. I'm thinking of drilling the top part of the front tow hooks & mount bolts there.
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I go to looking & there's a frame member behind the rear bumper & thought if you jack close to the rail at the front it won't damage that flimsy metal bumper.
I tried it, got the wheels of the ground (not in pics), and no damage to the bumpers.
So, I can bring my jack on my next trip & hopefully not use it. Now I just need to figure out where to mount it. I'm thinking of drilling the top part of the front tow hooks & mount bolts there.
Rear
Close up of Rear
Front
Closeup
#2
I haven't looked at those points, but they'd likely work in a pinch (when it always seems you need it). I think on your rear bumper, the point you are using is right about where the rear tow hook is.
I've only had one time where I needed a lift (in a friend's vehicle), and the only one at hand was the stocker - and in that case, the stocker could not raise the vehicle high enough to get a wheel up. Fortunately someone else had a 48-inch jack.
The stock one might work 99% of the time, but it doesn't hurt to have a back up for the other 1% when it crops up.
Certainly agree though - the hi-lift is potentially unsafe, and you should not rush to use it (I think we all know this). The stock one might be a safer "first try".
I've only had one time where I needed a lift (in a friend's vehicle), and the only one at hand was the stocker - and in that case, the stocker could not raise the vehicle high enough to get a wheel up. Fortunately someone else had a 48-inch jack.
The stock one might work 99% of the time, but it doesn't hurt to have a back up for the other 1% when it crops up.
Certainly agree though - the hi-lift is potentially unsafe, and you should not rush to use it (I think we all know this). The stock one might be a safer "first try".
#3
JK Super Freak
I have used the front stock bumper area with the hi lift. I have a 2.5 in lift and the scissor jack wont work. I also jacked at the front to remove the axle shafts. The metal under the front bumper is also where the factory tow hooks attach.
#5
x2. I have that and I just bought a hi-lift as well. There is some usage overlap, but there are bound to be times when one or the other will not work -- for one reason or another.
#7
JK Super Freak
The lift mate is a good one unless you need to change the tire and the aev jack base is awesome but sometimes (as previously mentioned) you just need a hi-lift.
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#8
If you are bone stock yea, but i think this is good to know for people who have started upgrading (like me) who may have tires and a lift but havent got a new bumper yet
As far as the safer aspect, im sure it would be safer if you could use a regular jack before hi-lifting the stock bumper. Thats why a new bumper is next on my list
#9
It can also be used to pack rocks, trees whatever under a sunk tire.
Granted it might not be the "best" option, but sometimes options become limited. I carry one.