Hi-Lift mount alternatives for mounting in the cabin
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Spent a good part of the day looking at Hi-Lift Jacks and where to mount. is the 48" sufficient for a 2 door with a 2.5" lift and 35" tires? That is the only one that can mount inside which would be our preferrence. Was thinking for a few more dollars getting the 60" would be good but has anyone had the need for one or do most of you use the 48" ?
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hmmm... looks better than I expected.. But if it were higher it would be better. Ideal would be where the Jeep Swag kit installs it, but even with the top of the rear seat would be okay. I have some large roller bags I carry back there pretty often.
For those looking to mount in that spot, take a look at this DIY version...
I could be fine with the dual mount locations.. up high with the Jeep Swag version and on the hood with the various hinge mount options out there. Maybe that is the way to go. I have the Freedom top on more than the soft top.
For those looking to do the hood mount.. here is your DIY verion...
For those looking to mount in that spot, take a look at this DIY version...
I could be fine with the dual mount locations.. up high with the Jeep Swag version and on the hood with the various hinge mount options out there. Maybe that is the way to go. I have the Freedom top on more than the soft top.
For those looking to do the hood mount.. here is your DIY verion...
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Don't forget about horizontally on the rear bumper as an option.
I have been running and wheeling with it on the the back bumper for years, it just takes some welding of the "hood" brackets to the bumper and cutting work of the plastic
I have a write up that I did some time ago on what is needed
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...and-tow-points
I have been running and wheeling with it on the the back bumper for years, it just takes some welding of the "hood" brackets to the bumper and cutting work of the plastic
I have a write up that I did some time ago on what is needed
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...and-tow-points
Last edited by rnjstel; 09-27-2011 at 04:23 PM.
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Don't forget about horizontally on the rear bumper as an option.
I have been running and wheeling with it on the the back bumper for years, it just takes some welding of the "hood" brackets to the bumper and cutting work of the plastic
I have a write up that I did some time ago on what is needed
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...and-tow-points
I have been running and wheeling with it on the the back bumper for years, it just takes some welding of the "hood" brackets to the bumper and cutting work of the plastic
I have a write up that I did some time ago on what is needed
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...and-tow-points
I dismissed mounting on the carrier because I my antenna is mounted there. Still considering mounting it vertically to the right of the spare. Thanks for your suggestion.
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Originally Posted by rnjstel
Don't forget about horizontally on the rear bumper as an option.
I have been running and wheeling with it on the the back bumper for years, it just takes some welding of the "hood" brackets to the bumper and cutting work of the plastic
I have a write up that I did some time ago on what is needed
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...and-tow-points
I have been running and wheeling with it on the the back bumper for years, it just takes some welding of the "hood" brackets to the bumper and cutting work of the plastic
I have a write up that I did some time ago on what is needed
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...and-tow-points
After that I went with my current hood and roll bar mounts. Had any trouble with yours while wheeling? Especially on rocks?
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Hi,
Yeah the first mounting with the jack "hook" facing down failed about the first minute on the trail (dug right in) so, I ended up flipping it to the way it shown in the current pic.
As far as rocks, no really no problem. Never bent the mounts, broke my welds, etc but I did bend a hi-lift once. It was a tight rock garden and I ended up catching the upper portion of the body oddly once and tweaked the jack. I backed into a tree and straightened the jack but, replaced that one anyway.
With the handle isolator, you can bend the handle slightly up and sort of parallel with the jack body. I usually just bash the hell out of the exhaust, which is a blessing since it is the stainless gibson and I think the tip is way to ricey. Mother nature flattened it out anyway so I am happy now.
Yeah the first mounting with the jack "hook" facing down failed about the first minute on the trail (dug right in) so, I ended up flipping it to the way it shown in the current pic.
As far as rocks, no really no problem. Never bent the mounts, broke my welds, etc but I did bend a hi-lift once. It was a tight rock garden and I ended up catching the upper portion of the body oddly once and tweaked the jack. I backed into a tree and straightened the jack but, replaced that one anyway.
With the handle isolator, you can bend the handle slightly up and sort of parallel with the jack body. I usually just bash the hell out of the exhaust, which is a blessing since it is the stainless gibson and I think the tip is way to ricey. Mother nature flattened it out anyway so I am happy now.
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This is what I have right now. Still working on making a better mount that is much easier to use. Heck, when I do, maybe I'll make and sell them...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIYj9oKvqXg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIYj9oKvqXg
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