Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

You'd do well to avoid like the plague the Chinese-made hi-lifts as can be
found Harbor Freight. Spend the extra few bucks on the real thing. Got mine
at Tractor Supply Co. for something lile $52.

"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
news:1142437257.092438.295530@u72g2000cwu.googlegr oups.com...
> >Have you checked into getting a hi-lift jack?
>
> I've been looking at those, Carl. They beat the little OEM bottle jack
> under the seat hands-down. I'm pretty sure Harbor Freight carries them.
> I also found my big-ol' 4-guage jumper cables, and I'll take those as
> well. They're way too big to fit in a toolbox, but have come in handy
> before. They're big enough to directly fire up a Semi.
>
> I might even find room left over for a suitcase and guitar. :)
>
> Oh yeah Kate, the buffet's are always a draw for me. I don't gamble,
> but the eatin's always good up there. They usually have to roll me out
> of the place.
>
> -JD
>

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

You'd do well to avoid like the plague the Chinese-made hi-lifts as can be
found Harbor Freight. Spend the extra few bucks on the real thing. Got mine
at Tractor Supply Co. for something lile $52.

"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
news:1142437257.092438.295530@u72g2000cwu.googlegr oups.com...
> >Have you checked into getting a hi-lift jack?
>
> I've been looking at those, Carl. They beat the little OEM bottle jack
> under the seat hands-down. I'm pretty sure Harbor Freight carries them.
> I also found my big-ol' 4-guage jumper cables, and I'll take those as
> well. They're way too big to fit in a toolbox, but have come in handy
> before. They're big enough to directly fire up a Semi.
>
> I might even find room left over for a suitcase and guitar. :)
>
> Oh yeah Kate, the buffet's are always a draw for me. I don't gamble,
> but the eatin's always good up there. They usually have to roll me out
> of the place.
>
> -JD
>

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

You'd do well to avoid like the plague the Chinese-made hi-lifts as can be
found Harbor Freight. Spend the extra few bucks on the real thing. Got mine
at Tractor Supply Co. for something lile $52.

"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
news:1142437257.092438.295530@u72g2000cwu.googlegr oups.com...
> >Have you checked into getting a hi-lift jack?
>
> I've been looking at those, Carl. They beat the little OEM bottle jack
> under the seat hands-down. I'm pretty sure Harbor Freight carries them.
> I also found my big-ol' 4-guage jumper cables, and I'll take those as
> well. They're way too big to fit in a toolbox, but have come in handy
> before. They're big enough to directly fire up a Semi.
>
> I might even find room left over for a suitcase and guitar. :)
>
> Oh yeah Kate, the buffet's are always a draw for me. I don't gamble,
> but the eatin's always good up there. They usually have to roll me out
> of the place.
>
> -JD
>

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

On Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:40:57 UTC "JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net>
wrote:

> >Have you checked into getting a hi-lift jack?
>
> I've been looking at those, Carl. They beat the little OEM bottle jack
> under the seat hands-down. I'm pretty sure Harbor Freight carries them.
> I also found my big-ol' 4-guage jumper cables, and I'll take those as
> well. They're way too big to fit in a toolbox, but have come in handy
> before. They're big enough to directly fire up a Semi.

I would suggest a Google search in this news group over the past 4
years or so for "hi-lift jack". Now repeat the search for "widow
maker" and see how close they correlate. You sound as if you intend
to use the hi-lift to replace the bottle jack - don't! That sucker
can maim or kill you in a flash.

--
Will Honea

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

On Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:40:57 UTC "JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net>
wrote:

> >Have you checked into getting a hi-lift jack?
>
> I've been looking at those, Carl. They beat the little OEM bottle jack
> under the seat hands-down. I'm pretty sure Harbor Freight carries them.
> I also found my big-ol' 4-guage jumper cables, and I'll take those as
> well. They're way too big to fit in a toolbox, but have come in handy
> before. They're big enough to directly fire up a Semi.

I would suggest a Google search in this news group over the past 4
years or so for "hi-lift jack". Now repeat the search for "widow
maker" and see how close they correlate. You sound as if you intend
to use the hi-lift to replace the bottle jack - don't! That sucker
can maim or kill you in a flash.

--
Will Honea

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

On Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:40:57 UTC "JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net>
wrote:

> >Have you checked into getting a hi-lift jack?
>
> I've been looking at those, Carl. They beat the little OEM bottle jack
> under the seat hands-down. I'm pretty sure Harbor Freight carries them.
> I also found my big-ol' 4-guage jumper cables, and I'll take those as
> well. They're way too big to fit in a toolbox, but have come in handy
> before. They're big enough to directly fire up a Semi.

I would suggest a Google search in this news group over the past 4
years or so for "hi-lift jack". Now repeat the search for "widow
maker" and see how close they correlate. You sound as if you intend
to use the hi-lift to replace the bottle jack - don't! That sucker
can maim or kill you in a flash.

--
Will Honea

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

On Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:40:57 UTC "JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net>
wrote:

> >Have you checked into getting a hi-lift jack?
>
> I've been looking at those, Carl. They beat the little OEM bottle jack
> under the seat hands-down. I'm pretty sure Harbor Freight carries them.
> I also found my big-ol' 4-guage jumper cables, and I'll take those as
> well. They're way too big to fit in a toolbox, but have come in handy
> before. They're big enough to directly fire up a Semi.

I would suggest a Google search in this news group over the past 4
years or so for "hi-lift jack". Now repeat the search for "widow
maker" and see how close they correlate. You sound as if you intend
to use the hi-lift to replace the bottle jack - don't! That sucker
can maim or kill you in a flash.

--
Will Honea

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

Just my opinion, but a high lift jack, better known as a 'widow maker'
has no business being anywhere near a Jeep. It is best left on the farm
where it isn't as likely to kill or maim someone.

I carry and recommend a small hydraulic floor jack. These can be had in
the $20.00 range and in my case it fits perfectly behind the passenger
seat on top of my X wrench for tire lugs. They hold in place tight.

Reality says if you have a flat tire, you only need to jack up the axle
the height of the sidewall or 6-8" to change the tire. You 'don't need
to be jacked 4' up in the freakin air hanging on the end of a metal
stick. That is one benefit of having a solid axle, you only need to
jack it an inch or so up to take off a tire.

Same for sticking logs or rocks under a wheel that has dug a hole. Why
jack 4' in the air while praying the damn thing doesn't tip over, when
the floor jack under the axle can whip it up a foot fast to have room to
stuff.

And then the poor farmboy figured out that he can also use the sucker as
a 3' winch rather than spend money for a cable pull or 'come-a-long'.
Come-a-longs aren't expensive either.
http://www.cvfsupplycompany.com/hanpowpulcom.html

Remember the old style bumper jacks? You don't see them sold or used at
all on modern equipment. They were just plain too dangerous.

So for the price of a 'real' floor jack and a hand winch vs a high lift
or jack all, you can be safe and have the 'correct' tool for the job.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

JD Adams wrote:
>
> >Have you checked into getting a hi-lift jack?
>
> I've been looking at those, Carl. They beat the little OEM bottle jack
> under the seat hands-down. I'm pretty sure Harbor Freight carries them.
> I also found my big-ol' 4-guage jumper cables, and I'll take those as
> well. They're way too big to fit in a toolbox, but have come in handy
> before. They're big enough to directly fire up a Semi.
>
> I might even find room left over for a suitcase and guitar. :)
>
> Oh yeah Kate, the buffet's are always a draw for me. I don't gamble,
> but the eatin's always good up there. They usually have to roll me out
> of the place.
>
> -JD

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

Just my opinion, but a high lift jack, better known as a 'widow maker'
has no business being anywhere near a Jeep. It is best left on the farm
where it isn't as likely to kill or maim someone.

I carry and recommend a small hydraulic floor jack. These can be had in
the $20.00 range and in my case it fits perfectly behind the passenger
seat on top of my X wrench for tire lugs. They hold in place tight.

Reality says if you have a flat tire, you only need to jack up the axle
the height of the sidewall or 6-8" to change the tire. You 'don't need
to be jacked 4' up in the freakin air hanging on the end of a metal
stick. That is one benefit of having a solid axle, you only need to
jack it an inch or so up to take off a tire.

Same for sticking logs or rocks under a wheel that has dug a hole. Why
jack 4' in the air while praying the damn thing doesn't tip over, when
the floor jack under the axle can whip it up a foot fast to have room to
stuff.

And then the poor farmboy figured out that he can also use the sucker as
a 3' winch rather than spend money for a cable pull or 'come-a-long'.
Come-a-longs aren't expensive either.
http://www.cvfsupplycompany.com/hanpowpulcom.html

Remember the old style bumper jacks? You don't see them sold or used at
all on modern equipment. They were just plain too dangerous.

So for the price of a 'real' floor jack and a hand winch vs a high lift
or jack all, you can be safe and have the 'correct' tool for the job.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

JD Adams wrote:
>
> >Have you checked into getting a hi-lift jack?
>
> I've been looking at those, Carl. They beat the little OEM bottle jack
> under the seat hands-down. I'm pretty sure Harbor Freight carries them.
> I also found my big-ol' 4-guage jumper cables, and I'll take those as
> well. They're way too big to fit in a toolbox, but have come in handy
> before. They're big enough to directly fire up a Semi.
>
> I might even find room left over for a suitcase and guitar. :)
>
> Oh yeah Kate, the buffet's are always a draw for me. I don't gamble,
> but the eatin's always good up there. They usually have to roll me out
> of the place.
>
> -JD

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

Just my opinion, but a high lift jack, better known as a 'widow maker'
has no business being anywhere near a Jeep. It is best left on the farm
where it isn't as likely to kill or maim someone.

I carry and recommend a small hydraulic floor jack. These can be had in
the $20.00 range and in my case it fits perfectly behind the passenger
seat on top of my X wrench for tire lugs. They hold in place tight.

Reality says if you have a flat tire, you only need to jack up the axle
the height of the sidewall or 6-8" to change the tire. You 'don't need
to be jacked 4' up in the freakin air hanging on the end of a metal
stick. That is one benefit of having a solid axle, you only need to
jack it an inch or so up to take off a tire.

Same for sticking logs or rocks under a wheel that has dug a hole. Why
jack 4' in the air while praying the damn thing doesn't tip over, when
the floor jack under the axle can whip it up a foot fast to have room to
stuff.

And then the poor farmboy figured out that he can also use the sucker as
a 3' winch rather than spend money for a cable pull or 'come-a-long'.
Come-a-longs aren't expensive either.
http://www.cvfsupplycompany.com/hanpowpulcom.html

Remember the old style bumper jacks? You don't see them sold or used at
all on modern equipment. They were just plain too dangerous.

So for the price of a 'real' floor jack and a hand winch vs a high lift
or jack all, you can be safe and have the 'correct' tool for the job.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

JD Adams wrote:
>
> >Have you checked into getting a hi-lift jack?
>
> I've been looking at those, Carl. They beat the little OEM bottle jack
> under the seat hands-down. I'm pretty sure Harbor Freight carries them.
> I also found my big-ol' 4-guage jumper cables, and I'll take those as
> well. They're way too big to fit in a toolbox, but have come in handy
> before. They're big enough to directly fire up a Semi.
>
> I might even find room left over for a suitcase and guitar. :)
>
> Oh yeah Kate, the buffet's are always a draw for me. I don't gamble,
> but the eatin's always good up there. They usually have to roll me out
> of the place.
>
> -JD