I really can't see this on a set of shiney aluminum wheels.

The more I'm seeing the less enthused I'm getting about a high lift jack. IMO they should be called death sticks. At least until they come up with some kind of safe practical lifting points for the JK.

Until then I think I'll go with an aluminum roller floor jack.

 

The HiLift wheel lift acessory works great. The hooks are lined and don't hurt the wheels at all.

I wouldn't go out without a HiLift. There are simply too many uses for . It is not the solution for every problem but there are times when it is needed. Having sid that they are not to be treated lightly and can hurt you if you don't know what you are doing.

 

A HiLift is not intended to replace a floor jack. I would only use it when you have to.

 

i want one, but i have to admit they frighten me, maybe down the road

 

all you roller jack guys, what exactly you going to do when all else fails and your stuck in a couple ruts, deep mud or water?

lol

 

There are things that should scare you: chain saws, skillsaws with the blade gaurd wedged back, chop saws, 16" Dewalt Radial arms saws, loaded guns in the hands of the untrained and HiLift jacks.

But they are all tools and can be used safely and with effectiveness with the proper training. Do a Google search on "Bill Burke" of Bill Burke's 4-Wheeeling America. Take his two day basic class, which for some strange reason is called "On the Road" even though it's all off road and then the additional day which is a Recovery Class. During the three days you will go out into the real world and get stuck and learn about spotting, winching, snatching, using a HiLift jack, winching with the HiLift and using a PullPal. I've been into getting advanced training all my life and those three days will put you five to seven years ahead of the curve as far as becoming a skilled wheeler. After you get the basics down and some time under your belt he offers a three day Advanced Spotting class. He's selective about who can attend and the level of equipment on the vehicle but you will learn a boatload.

 

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I have the same question...I have Rubicon rails and want to buy a High-Lift. Is it safe to just set it on them or not?

 

Yes. I use my Hi-Lift jack for rotating tires sometimes and have for years. It's a great all-purpose jack. You do have to keep in mind safety first. The jack is not the most stable of jacks. I make sure the front wheels are chocked, the emergency brake is on and NEVER go underneath the vehicle when lifted with the jack.

I prefer the bumper corner nearest the tire to be lifted to minimize the weight on the jack. You can lift by the rock rails if you choose but again for weight consideration I would lift closest to the wheel that you want to raise to avoid lifting the entire side of the vehicle.

It's really all about being careful.

 

Pastor Steve said it best, you MUST chock the wheels, and its advised to only lift one wheel at a time, so lifting in the center where the Rubi rails are mounted isn't as safe as lifting at the corners.