Hi-Lift mounting
05-27-2005, 08:50 PM
#1
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Hi-Lift mounting
The semi-girlfriend and my best female friend conspired together and got me
a 48" black hi-lift jack for my birthday. I'd like to mount it on the
aftermarket tomken rear bumper on my 89 YJ. Is the hi-lift as tough as my
rear bumper? I don't want to damage it. Other suggestions for mounting on a
YJ?
Also, hi-lift use tips?
Thanks,
Carl
a 48" black hi-lift jack for my birthday. I'd like to mount it on the
aftermarket tomken rear bumper on my 89 YJ. Is the hi-lift as tough as my
rear bumper? I don't want to damage it. Other suggestions for mounting on a
YJ?
Also, hi-lift use tips?
Thanks,
Carl
05-27-2005, 09:58 PM
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Re: Hi-Lift mounting
<snip>
>>
>>Also, hi-lift use tips?
NEVER, EVER, EVER have your head or other body parts directly over the handle of the
jack (other than your hand, obviously). Broken heads, jaws, arms, etc are all very
common with improper use of a highlift.
NEVER get under the rig with a highlift holding it up. Make sure there is another
jack, and some sort of block so that if it falls it will not crush you.
Keep your jack well lubed (white lithium works wonders on it)...or its not going to
work when you need it to.
Be very careful when using the jack.
When used carefully they can be a wonderfully usefull tool ... for getting unstuck.
I have driven off a highlift jack more than once back when my rig was stock. Or
jacked it up to put rocks under the wheels.
If there is a way to avoid it, dont use the highlift for changing a blown tire.
I am sure the others will chime in with lots more information.
>>
>>Also, hi-lift use tips?
NEVER, EVER, EVER have your head or other body parts directly over the handle of the
jack (other than your hand, obviously). Broken heads, jaws, arms, etc are all very
common with improper use of a highlift.
NEVER get under the rig with a highlift holding it up. Make sure there is another
jack, and some sort of block so that if it falls it will not crush you.
Keep your jack well lubed (white lithium works wonders on it)...or its not going to
work when you need it to.
Be very careful when using the jack.
When used carefully they can be a wonderfully usefull tool ... for getting unstuck.
I have driven off a highlift jack more than once back when my rig was stock. Or
jacked it up to put rocks under the wheels.
If there is a way to avoid it, dont use the highlift for changing a blown tire.
I am sure the others will chime in with lots more information.
05-27-2005, 09:58 PM
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Re: Hi-Lift mounting
<snip>
>>
>>Also, hi-lift use tips?
NEVER, EVER, EVER have your head or other body parts directly over the handle of the
jack (other than your hand, obviously). Broken heads, jaws, arms, etc are all very
common with improper use of a highlift.
NEVER get under the rig with a highlift holding it up. Make sure there is another
jack, and some sort of block so that if it falls it will not crush you.
Keep your jack well lubed (white lithium works wonders on it)...or its not going to
work when you need it to.
Be very careful when using the jack.
When used carefully they can be a wonderfully usefull tool ... for getting unstuck.
I have driven off a highlift jack more than once back when my rig was stock. Or
jacked it up to put rocks under the wheels.
If there is a way to avoid it, dont use the highlift for changing a blown tire.
I am sure the others will chime in with lots more information.
>>
>>Also, hi-lift use tips?
NEVER, EVER, EVER have your head or other body parts directly over the handle of the
jack (other than your hand, obviously). Broken heads, jaws, arms, etc are all very
common with improper use of a highlift.
NEVER get under the rig with a highlift holding it up. Make sure there is another
jack, and some sort of block so that if it falls it will not crush you.
Keep your jack well lubed (white lithium works wonders on it)...or its not going to
work when you need it to.
Be very careful when using the jack.
When used carefully they can be a wonderfully usefull tool ... for getting unstuck.
I have driven off a highlift jack more than once back when my rig was stock. Or
jacked it up to put rocks under the wheels.
If there is a way to avoid it, dont use the highlift for changing a blown tire.
I am sure the others will chime in with lots more information.
05-27-2005, 09:58 PM
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Re: Hi-Lift mounting
<snip>
>>
>>Also, hi-lift use tips?
NEVER, EVER, EVER have your head or other body parts directly over the handle of the
jack (other than your hand, obviously). Broken heads, jaws, arms, etc are all very
common with improper use of a highlift.
NEVER get under the rig with a highlift holding it up. Make sure there is another
jack, and some sort of block so that if it falls it will not crush you.
Keep your jack well lubed (white lithium works wonders on it)...or its not going to
work when you need it to.
Be very careful when using the jack.
When used carefully they can be a wonderfully usefull tool ... for getting unstuck.
I have driven off a highlift jack more than once back when my rig was stock. Or
jacked it up to put rocks under the wheels.
If there is a way to avoid it, dont use the highlift for changing a blown tire.
I am sure the others will chime in with lots more information.
>>
>>Also, hi-lift use tips?
NEVER, EVER, EVER have your head or other body parts directly over the handle of the
jack (other than your hand, obviously). Broken heads, jaws, arms, etc are all very
common with improper use of a highlift.
NEVER get under the rig with a highlift holding it up. Make sure there is another
jack, and some sort of block so that if it falls it will not crush you.
Keep your jack well lubed (white lithium works wonders on it)...or its not going to
work when you need it to.
Be very careful when using the jack.
When used carefully they can be a wonderfully usefull tool ... for getting unstuck.
I have driven off a highlift jack more than once back when my rig was stock. Or
jacked it up to put rocks under the wheels.
If there is a way to avoid it, dont use the highlift for changing a blown tire.
I am sure the others will chime in with lots more information.
05-27-2005, 09:58 PM
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Re: Hi-Lift mounting
<snip>
>>
>>Also, hi-lift use tips?
NEVER, EVER, EVER have your head or other body parts directly over the handle of the
jack (other than your hand, obviously). Broken heads, jaws, arms, etc are all very
common with improper use of a highlift.
NEVER get under the rig with a highlift holding it up. Make sure there is another
jack, and some sort of block so that if it falls it will not crush you.
Keep your jack well lubed (white lithium works wonders on it)...or its not going to
work when you need it to.
Be very careful when using the jack.
When used carefully they can be a wonderfully usefull tool ... for getting unstuck.
I have driven off a highlift jack more than once back when my rig was stock. Or
jacked it up to put rocks under the wheels.
If there is a way to avoid it, dont use the highlift for changing a blown tire.
I am sure the others will chime in with lots more information.
>>
>>Also, hi-lift use tips?
NEVER, EVER, EVER have your head or other body parts directly over the handle of the
jack (other than your hand, obviously). Broken heads, jaws, arms, etc are all very
common with improper use of a highlift.
NEVER get under the rig with a highlift holding it up. Make sure there is another
jack, and some sort of block so that if it falls it will not crush you.
Keep your jack well lubed (white lithium works wonders on it)...or its not going to
work when you need it to.
Be very careful when using the jack.
When used carefully they can be a wonderfully usefull tool ... for getting unstuck.
I have driven off a highlift jack more than once back when my rig was stock. Or
jacked it up to put rocks under the wheels.
If there is a way to avoid it, dont use the highlift for changing a blown tire.
I am sure the others will chime in with lots more information.
05-27-2005, 10:04 PM
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Re: Hi-Lift mounting
Hi Carl,
Mike here likes to call the Hi-Lift the Widowmaker, you must treat
it with respect. Like you will see it begin to bow on normal jacking,
the point at which it springs out to kill you can not be guestimated.
Also when jacking it down it may collapsed instantly with any warning.
Read their manual:
http://web.archive.org/web/200410111...ual/manual.htm
Some mount suggestions:
http://www.4x4now.com/bu98tjc.htm
http://www.jeephorizons.com/tech/hilift/
http://www.jdlawhon.com/jeeperman.html
https://www.expeditionexchange.com/r...ndexmain.shtml
http://www.trailquest.com/tools/hi_lift_jack.shtml
You might have your next of kin bookmark these for the future law
suits: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t9942.html Expert
witnesses: http://jurispro.com/expertSearch_2.asp?SubCatID=6010
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Carl Sailed wrote:
>
> The semi-girlfriend and my best female friend conspired together and got me
> a 48" black hi-lift jack for my birthday. I'd like to mount it on the
> aftermarket tomken rear bumper on my 89 YJ. Is the hi-lift as tough as my
> rear bumper? I don't want to damage it. Other suggestions for mounting on a
> YJ?
>
> Also, hi-lift use tips?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Carl
Mike here likes to call the Hi-Lift the Widowmaker, you must treat
it with respect. Like you will see it begin to bow on normal jacking,
the point at which it springs out to kill you can not be guestimated.
Also when jacking it down it may collapsed instantly with any warning.
Read their manual:
http://web.archive.org/web/200410111...ual/manual.htm
Some mount suggestions:
http://www.4x4now.com/bu98tjc.htm
http://www.jeephorizons.com/tech/hilift/
http://www.jdlawhon.com/jeeperman.html
https://www.expeditionexchange.com/r...ndexmain.shtml
http://www.trailquest.com/tools/hi_lift_jack.shtml
You might have your next of kin bookmark these for the future law
suits: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t9942.html Expert
witnesses: http://jurispro.com/expertSearch_2.asp?SubCatID=6010
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl Sailed wrote:
>
> The semi-girlfriend and my best female friend conspired together and got me
> a 48" black hi-lift jack for my birthday. I'd like to mount it on the
> aftermarket tomken rear bumper on my 89 YJ. Is the hi-lift as tough as my
> rear bumper? I don't want to damage it. Other suggestions for mounting on a
> YJ?
>
> Also, hi-lift use tips?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Carl
05-27-2005, 10:04 PM
#7
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Re: Hi-Lift mounting
Hi Carl,
Mike here likes to call the Hi-Lift the Widowmaker, you must treat
it with respect. Like you will see it begin to bow on normal jacking,
the point at which it springs out to kill you can not be guestimated.
Also when jacking it down it may collapsed instantly with any warning.
Read their manual:
http://web.archive.org/web/200410111...ual/manual.htm
Some mount suggestions:
http://www.4x4now.com/bu98tjc.htm
http://www.jeephorizons.com/tech/hilift/
http://www.jdlawhon.com/jeeperman.html
https://www.expeditionexchange.com/r...ndexmain.shtml
http://www.trailquest.com/tools/hi_lift_jack.shtml
You might have your next of kin bookmark these for the future law
suits: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t9942.html Expert
witnesses: http://jurispro.com/expertSearch_2.asp?SubCatID=6010
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl Sailed wrote:
>
> The semi-girlfriend and my best female friend conspired together and got me
> a 48" black hi-lift jack for my birthday. I'd like to mount it on the
> aftermarket tomken rear bumper on my 89 YJ. Is the hi-lift as tough as my
> rear bumper? I don't want to damage it. Other suggestions for mounting on a
> YJ?
>
> Also, hi-lift use tips?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Carl
Mike here likes to call the Hi-Lift the Widowmaker, you must treat
it with respect. Like you will see it begin to bow on normal jacking,
the point at which it springs out to kill you can not be guestimated.
Also when jacking it down it may collapsed instantly with any warning.
Read their manual:
http://web.archive.org/web/200410111...ual/manual.htm
Some mount suggestions:
http://www.4x4now.com/bu98tjc.htm
http://www.jeephorizons.com/tech/hilift/
http://www.jdlawhon.com/jeeperman.html
https://www.expeditionexchange.com/r...ndexmain.shtml
http://www.trailquest.com/tools/hi_lift_jack.shtml
You might have your next of kin bookmark these for the future law
suits: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t9942.html Expert
witnesses: http://jurispro.com/expertSearch_2.asp?SubCatID=6010
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl Sailed wrote:
>
> The semi-girlfriend and my best female friend conspired together and got me
> a 48" black hi-lift jack for my birthday. I'd like to mount it on the
> aftermarket tomken rear bumper on my 89 YJ. Is the hi-lift as tough as my
> rear bumper? I don't want to damage it. Other suggestions for mounting on a
> YJ?
>
> Also, hi-lift use tips?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Carl
05-27-2005, 10:04 PM
#8
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Re: Hi-Lift mounting
Hi Carl,
Mike here likes to call the Hi-Lift the Widowmaker, you must treat
it with respect. Like you will see it begin to bow on normal jacking,
the point at which it springs out to kill you can not be guestimated.
Also when jacking it down it may collapsed instantly with any warning.
Read their manual:
http://web.archive.org/web/200410111...ual/manual.htm
Some mount suggestions:
http://www.4x4now.com/bu98tjc.htm
http://www.jeephorizons.com/tech/hilift/
http://www.jdlawhon.com/jeeperman.html
https://www.expeditionexchange.com/r...ndexmain.shtml
http://www.trailquest.com/tools/hi_lift_jack.shtml
You might have your next of kin bookmark these for the future law
suits: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t9942.html Expert
witnesses: http://jurispro.com/expertSearch_2.asp?SubCatID=6010
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl Sailed wrote:
>
> The semi-girlfriend and my best female friend conspired together and got me
> a 48" black hi-lift jack for my birthday. I'd like to mount it on the
> aftermarket tomken rear bumper on my 89 YJ. Is the hi-lift as tough as my
> rear bumper? I don't want to damage it. Other suggestions for mounting on a
> YJ?
>
> Also, hi-lift use tips?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Carl
Mike here likes to call the Hi-Lift the Widowmaker, you must treat
it with respect. Like you will see it begin to bow on normal jacking,
the point at which it springs out to kill you can not be guestimated.
Also when jacking it down it may collapsed instantly with any warning.
Read their manual:
http://web.archive.org/web/200410111...ual/manual.htm
Some mount suggestions:
http://www.4x4now.com/bu98tjc.htm
http://www.jeephorizons.com/tech/hilift/
http://www.jdlawhon.com/jeeperman.html
https://www.expeditionexchange.com/r...ndexmain.shtml
http://www.trailquest.com/tools/hi_lift_jack.shtml
You might have your next of kin bookmark these for the future law
suits: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t9942.html Expert
witnesses: http://jurispro.com/expertSearch_2.asp?SubCatID=6010
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl Sailed wrote:
>
> The semi-girlfriend and my best female friend conspired together and got me
> a 48" black hi-lift jack for my birthday. I'd like to mount it on the
> aftermarket tomken rear bumper on my 89 YJ. Is the hi-lift as tough as my
> rear bumper? I don't want to damage it. Other suggestions for mounting on a
> YJ?
>
> Also, hi-lift use tips?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Carl
05-27-2005, 10:04 PM
#9
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Re: Hi-Lift mounting
Hi Carl,
Mike here likes to call the Hi-Lift the Widowmaker, you must treat
it with respect. Like you will see it begin to bow on normal jacking,
the point at which it springs out to kill you can not be guestimated.
Also when jacking it down it may collapsed instantly with any warning.
Read their manual:
http://web.archive.org/web/200410111...ual/manual.htm
Some mount suggestions:
http://www.4x4now.com/bu98tjc.htm
http://www.jeephorizons.com/tech/hilift/
http://www.jdlawhon.com/jeeperman.html
https://www.expeditionexchange.com/r...ndexmain.shtml
http://www.trailquest.com/tools/hi_lift_jack.shtml
You might have your next of kin bookmark these for the future law
suits: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t9942.html Expert
witnesses: http://jurispro.com/expertSearch_2.asp?SubCatID=6010
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl Sailed wrote:
>
> The semi-girlfriend and my best female friend conspired together and got me
> a 48" black hi-lift jack for my birthday. I'd like to mount it on the
> aftermarket tomken rear bumper on my 89 YJ. Is the hi-lift as tough as my
> rear bumper? I don't want to damage it. Other suggestions for mounting on a
> YJ?
>
> Also, hi-lift use tips?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Carl
Mike here likes to call the Hi-Lift the Widowmaker, you must treat
it with respect. Like you will see it begin to bow on normal jacking,
the point at which it springs out to kill you can not be guestimated.
Also when jacking it down it may collapsed instantly with any warning.
Read their manual:
http://web.archive.org/web/200410111...ual/manual.htm
Some mount suggestions:
http://www.4x4now.com/bu98tjc.htm
http://www.jeephorizons.com/tech/hilift/
http://www.jdlawhon.com/jeeperman.html
https://www.expeditionexchange.com/r...ndexmain.shtml
http://www.trailquest.com/tools/hi_lift_jack.shtml
You might have your next of kin bookmark these for the future law
suits: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t9942.html Expert
witnesses: http://jurispro.com/expertSearch_2.asp?SubCatID=6010
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Carl Sailed wrote:
>
> The semi-girlfriend and my best female friend conspired together and got me
> a 48" black hi-lift jack for my birthday. I'd like to mount it on the
> aftermarket tomken rear bumper on my 89 YJ. Is the hi-lift as tough as my
> rear bumper? I don't want to damage it. Other suggestions for mounting on a
> YJ?
>
> Also, hi-lift use tips?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Carl
05-27-2005, 10:14 PM
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Re: Hi-Lift mounting
Hi Jennifer,
Excellent advice.
And it lets me show this Darwin candidate:
http://www.webejeepin.com/images/Gle...-action-lg.jpg
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jbjeep wrote:
>
> NEVER, EVER, EVER have your head or other body parts directly over the handle of the
> jack (other than your hand, obviously). Broken heads, jaws, arms, etc are all very
> common with improper use of a highlift.
>
> NEVER get under the rig with a highlift holding it up. Make sure there is another
> jack, and some sort of block so that if it falls it will not crush you.
>
> Keep your jack well lubed (white lithium works wonders on it)...or its not going to
> work when you need it to.
>
> Be very careful when using the jack.
>
> When used carefully they can be a wonderfully usefull tool ... for getting unstuck.
> I have driven off a highlift jack more than once back when my rig was stock. Or
> jacked it up to put rocks under the wheels.
>
> If there is a way to avoid it, dont use the highlift for changing a blown tire.
>
> I am sure the others will chime in with lots more information.
Excellent advice.
And it lets me show this Darwin candidate:
http://www.webejeepin.com/images/Gle...-action-lg.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
jbjeep wrote:
>
> NEVER, EVER, EVER have your head or other body parts directly over the handle of the
> jack (other than your hand, obviously). Broken heads, jaws, arms, etc are all very
> common with improper use of a highlift.
>
> NEVER get under the rig with a highlift holding it up. Make sure there is another
> jack, and some sort of block so that if it falls it will not crush you.
>
> Keep your jack well lubed (white lithium works wonders on it)...or its not going to
> work when you need it to.
>
> Be very careful when using the jack.
>
> When used carefully they can be a wonderfully usefull tool ... for getting unstuck.
> I have driven off a highlift jack more than once back when my rig was stock. Or
> jacked it up to put rocks under the wheels.
>
> If there is a way to avoid it, dont use the highlift for changing a blown tire.
>
> I am sure the others will chime in with lots more information.