Storing your hi-lift jacks and offroad gear
11-14-2016, 10:15 PM
#11
WHAT??? You don't have a tool box loaded with a high lift jack, jumper cables, tow strap, shovel, a quart of oil, a couple gallons of gas, some ratchet straps, a wrench set? You should probably stay on the pavement. On sunny days only. In the daylight. With a charged up phone.
11-15-2016, 12:27 AM
#12
Senior Member
I always carry a well-equipped tool roll (and other said equipment). I carry it all to help out people who don't drive a Ford... 
11-15-2016, 10:45 AM
#13
Senior Member
That bumper lift attachment would totally bend and rip the **** out of these bumpers on the first pump. Our bumpers have litterally zero support at all on those outside edges. all that holds them on are a small strap and maybe 3 tiny capscrews...
11-15-2016, 11:51 PM
#14
Senior Member
So then, guess what you don't do... (lift at the outside corners of the bumper) Lift toward the bumper mounting bracket. Plenty strong enough
But you're sure not going to lift anything on anything but pavement with the factory lifting jack, that's for sure.
The 3 options are:
1-HiLift jack
2-ARB X-Jack
3-Tow truck
But you're sure not going to lift anything on anything but pavement with the factory lifting jack, that's for sure.
The 3 options are:
1-HiLift jack
2-ARB X-Jack
3-Tow truck
11-21-2016, 06:23 PM
#15
Your Mod Superstore!
Just to throw a few ideas out, I tend to agree with the idea of a HiLift being a last resort. They can be fantastic tools, but they are very dangerous and downright sketchy in some situations.
One great use for Maxtrax (or similar traction aides) that a lot of people don't realize, is they provide a solid, flat surface to place the OEM bottle jack on, especially when paired with a 2x4 or other small board to spread the load out. This can come in very handy for doing trail repairs, and is a far safer solution than relying on a HiLift.
In my experience, it's better to have as many options as you can feasibly bring with you. I've learned this lesson the hard way. The very expensive, hard way.
One great use for Maxtrax (or similar traction aides) that a lot of people don't realize, is they provide a solid, flat surface to place the OEM bottle jack on, especially when paired with a 2x4 or other small board to spread the load out. This can come in very handy for doing trail repairs, and is a far safer solution than relying on a HiLift.
In my experience, it's better to have as many options as you can feasibly bring with you. I've learned this lesson the hard way. The very expensive, hard way.
11-21-2016, 07:29 PM
#16
Senior Member
Hi lift works great if used right.
Good as come-along/winch
Good if high-centered
-I have the wheel attachment (hooks onto the wheel and lifts from there)
--Lift one side and put solid footing (logs/dirt/gravel/etc) and lower, then other side. This took about 45 minutes to do both sides and walk it out, but a lot closer than calling somebody else.
By the way, I wasn't wheeling per se. I was out hunting. The weather turned and when I tried to go out it wasn't as solid as when I came in.
Good as come-along/winch
Good if high-centered
-I have the wheel attachment (hooks onto the wheel and lifts from there)
--Lift one side and put solid footing (logs/dirt/gravel/etc) and lower, then other side. This took about 45 minutes to do both sides and walk it out, but a lot closer than calling somebody else.
By the way, I wasn't wheeling per se. I was out hunting. The weather turned and when I tried to go out it wasn't as solid as when I came in.