L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III

Five foot is probably too long for the front bumper mount:
http://www.4x4now.com/bu98tjc.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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Eric wrote:
>
> That's what I figured, but my wife said the 60" was only a couple of dollars
> more than the 48" version.. said that's why she got it. Any pics of someone
> mounting it as you suggested? Thanks for the tip!
>
> BTW, I forgot to mention I have a 4" lift w/33s. Don't know if that makes
> the 60" more reasonable or not.

L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III

Five foot is probably too long for the front bumper mount:
http://www.4x4now.com/bu98tjc.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Eric wrote:
>
> That's what I figured, but my wife said the 60" was only a couple of dollars
> more than the 48" version.. said that's why she got it. Any pics of someone
> mounting it as you suggested? Thanks for the tip!
>
> BTW, I forgot to mention I have a 4" lift w/33s. Don't know if that makes
> the 60" more reasonable or not.

L.W.(=?iso-8859-1?Q?=DFill?=) Hughes III

Five foot is probably too long for the front bumper mount:
http://www.4x4now.com/bu98tjc.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Eric wrote:
>
> That's what I figured, but my wife said the 60" was only a couple of dollars
> more than the 48" version.. said that's why she got it. Any pics of someone
> mounting it as you suggested? Thanks for the tip!
>
> BTW, I forgot to mention I have a 4" lift w/33s. Don't know if that makes
> the 60" more reasonable or not.

Eric

I just found a site describing that type of mount. Doesn't look like the
60" will fit there (although that would be perfect). I may just take the
60" back and get the 48". Although I'd like to have the extra length "just
in case"... I checked (it's freezing outside and rather dark) and it
doesn't look like it'd fit even if I took the base and the top off.

Eric
"Rusted" <no@email.com> wrote in message
news:NXqyd.4$SA3.2@fe34.usenetserver.com...
>I have the 48" mounted to the roll bars just inches below the top of the
>passenger's rear seat. No one hit their heads on it that way. I have it
>mounted with some parts from the fencing isle of the hardware store, and
>then used some bicycle inner tubes to make sure the hardware cinches down
>tight, and to protect the bars from getting scratched. I have to admit
>mine has been mounted for 3 years now, and not once have I removed it for
>any reason.
>
>
> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:10skcl93esrhr77@corp.supernews.com...
>>
>> "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
>> news:W4qyd.3296$wD4.2675@fe1.texas.rr.com...
>>> Santa just brought me a Hilift jack for an early Christmas present. If
>>> that gives you the urge to tell me how dangerous they are and how many
>>> people have died and how I should throw it away, please reference the
>>> subject of the post. I am well aware of it's uses as well as what not
>>> to do. Those of you still with me...
>>>
>>> I got the 60" version, but think that's a bit overkill for my TJ. I
>>> believe the 48" would be more than sufficient, but am not sure.
>>
>> I agree, the 60" is a bit much. The good news is, the 48" is cheaper, so
>> you can exchange it and get the mounting blocks with the refund.
>>
>> If you are sure that you will only use it on Wheeling Days, then get a
>> couple of u-bolts or giant hose clamps, and strap it to the roll bar.
>> Take care to mount it so you won't slam your head into it.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Thoughts? Also,
>>> where should I mount it? I've seen a number of websites on it, and
>>> everyone thinks their idea was the best. What have people here done? I
>>> don't think I'll leave it permanently mounted as that'll just tempt
>>> thieves. Probably just secure it for days I'm wheeling.
>>>
>>> Relevant facts: 99 TJ, soft top, no aftermarket bumpers, no winch, may
>>> be buying tirecarrier soon...
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> Eric
>>> 99 TJ SE
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
>

Eric

I just found a site describing that type of mount. Doesn't look like the
60" will fit there (although that would be perfect). I may just take the
60" back and get the 48". Although I'd like to have the extra length "just
in case"... I checked (it's freezing outside and rather dark) and it
doesn't look like it'd fit even if I took the base and the top off.

Eric
"Rusted" <no@email.com> wrote in message
news:NXqyd.4$SA3.2@fe34.usenetserver.com...
>I have the 48" mounted to the roll bars just inches below the top of the
>passenger's rear seat. No one hit their heads on it that way. I have it
>mounted with some parts from the fencing isle of the hardware store, and
>then used some bicycle inner tubes to make sure the hardware cinches down
>tight, and to protect the bars from getting scratched. I have to admit
>mine has been mounted for 3 years now, and not once have I removed it for
>any reason.
>
>
> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:10skcl93esrhr77@corp.supernews.com...
>>
>> "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
>> news:W4qyd.3296$wD4.2675@fe1.texas.rr.com...
>>> Santa just brought me a Hilift jack for an early Christmas present. If
>>> that gives you the urge to tell me how dangerous they are and how many
>>> people have died and how I should throw it away, please reference the
>>> subject of the post. I am well aware of it's uses as well as what not
>>> to do. Those of you still with me...
>>>
>>> I got the 60" version, but think that's a bit overkill for my TJ. I
>>> believe the 48" would be more than sufficient, but am not sure.
>>
>> I agree, the 60" is a bit much. The good news is, the 48" is cheaper, so
>> you can exchange it and get the mounting blocks with the refund.
>>
>> If you are sure that you will only use it on Wheeling Days, then get a
>> couple of u-bolts or giant hose clamps, and strap it to the roll bar.
>> Take care to mount it so you won't slam your head into it.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Thoughts? Also,
>>> where should I mount it? I've seen a number of websites on it, and
>>> everyone thinks their idea was the best. What have people here done? I
>>> don't think I'll leave it permanently mounted as that'll just tempt
>>> thieves. Probably just secure it for days I'm wheeling.
>>>
>>> Relevant facts: 99 TJ, soft top, no aftermarket bumpers, no winch, may
>>> be buying tirecarrier soon...
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> Eric
>>> 99 TJ SE
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
>

Eric

I just found a site describing that type of mount. Doesn't look like the
60" will fit there (although that would be perfect). I may just take the
60" back and get the 48". Although I'd like to have the extra length "just
in case"... I checked (it's freezing outside and rather dark) and it
doesn't look like it'd fit even if I took the base and the top off.

Eric
"Rusted" <no@email.com> wrote in message
news:NXqyd.4$SA3.2@fe34.usenetserver.com...
>I have the 48" mounted to the roll bars just inches below the top of the
>passenger's rear seat. No one hit their heads on it that way. I have it
>mounted with some parts from the fencing isle of the hardware store, and
>then used some bicycle inner tubes to make sure the hardware cinches down
>tight, and to protect the bars from getting scratched. I have to admit
>mine has been mounted for 3 years now, and not once have I removed it for
>any reason.
>
>
> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:10skcl93esrhr77@corp.supernews.com...
>>
>> "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
>> news:W4qyd.3296$wD4.2675@fe1.texas.rr.com...
>>> Santa just brought me a Hilift jack for an early Christmas present. If
>>> that gives you the urge to tell me how dangerous they are and how many
>>> people have died and how I should throw it away, please reference the
>>> subject of the post. I am well aware of it's uses as well as what not
>>> to do. Those of you still with me...
>>>
>>> I got the 60" version, but think that's a bit overkill for my TJ. I
>>> believe the 48" would be more than sufficient, but am not sure.
>>
>> I agree, the 60" is a bit much. The good news is, the 48" is cheaper, so
>> you can exchange it and get the mounting blocks with the refund.
>>
>> If you are sure that you will only use it on Wheeling Days, then get a
>> couple of u-bolts or giant hose clamps, and strap it to the roll bar.
>> Take care to mount it so you won't slam your head into it.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Thoughts? Also,
>>> where should I mount it? I've seen a number of websites on it, and
>>> everyone thinks their idea was the best. What have people here done? I
>>> don't think I'll leave it permanently mounted as that'll just tempt
>>> thieves. Probably just secure it for days I'm wheeling.
>>>
>>> Relevant facts: 99 TJ, soft top, no aftermarket bumpers, no winch, may
>>> be buying tirecarrier soon...
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> Eric
>>> 99 TJ SE
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
>

Eric

I've moved it three times now -- once from the shed where she had my
step-dad hide it from me to the house, another from the living room to a
closet (my son was tripping over it... 2 year olds..), and again to check it
out in the back of my Jeep. That thing is HUGE. Thought that was just my
initial impression.. no, it really is.

Hmmm... I just hate to return a gift my wife bought me. I always feel bad.
The fog lights she bought me came with a wiring kit that I could only use 3
of the original wires... had to make the rest of them myself to get it to
work. She felt bad.

Eric
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41CA3BC6.D2A69208@***.net...
> Five foot is probably too long for the front bumper mount:
> http://www.4x4now.com/bu98tjc.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Eric wrote:
>>
>> That's what I figured, but my wife said the 60" was only a couple of
>> dollars
>> more than the 48" version.. said that's why she got it. Any pics of
>> someone
>> mounting it as you suggested? Thanks for the tip!
>>
>> BTW, I forgot to mention I have a 4" lift w/33s. Don't know if that
>> makes
>> the 60" more reasonable or not.

Eric

I've moved it three times now -- once from the shed where she had my
step-dad hide it from me to the house, another from the living room to a
closet (my son was tripping over it... 2 year olds..), and again to check it
out in the back of my Jeep. That thing is HUGE. Thought that was just my
initial impression.. no, it really is.

Hmmm... I just hate to return a gift my wife bought me. I always feel bad.
The fog lights she bought me came with a wiring kit that I could only use 3
of the original wires... had to make the rest of them myself to get it to
work. She felt bad.

Eric
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41CA3BC6.D2A69208@***.net...
> Five foot is probably too long for the front bumper mount:
> http://www.4x4now.com/bu98tjc.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Eric wrote:
>>
>> That's what I figured, but my wife said the 60" was only a couple of
>> dollars
>> more than the 48" version.. said that's why she got it. Any pics of
>> someone
>> mounting it as you suggested? Thanks for the tip!
>>
>> BTW, I forgot to mention I have a 4" lift w/33s. Don't know if that
>> makes
>> the 60" more reasonable or not.

Eric

I've moved it three times now -- once from the shed where she had my
step-dad hide it from me to the house, another from the living room to a
closet (my son was tripping over it... 2 year olds..), and again to check it
out in the back of my Jeep. That thing is HUGE. Thought that was just my
initial impression.. no, it really is.

Hmmm... I just hate to return a gift my wife bought me. I always feel bad.
The fog lights she bought me came with a wiring kit that I could only use 3
of the original wires... had to make the rest of them myself to get it to
work. She felt bad.

Eric
"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41CA3BC6.D2A69208@***.net...
> Five foot is probably too long for the front bumper mount:
> http://www.4x4now.com/bu98tjc.htm
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Eric wrote:
>>
>> That's what I figured, but my wife said the 60" was only a couple of
>> dollars
>> more than the 48" version.. said that's why she got it. Any pics of
>> someone
>> mounting it as you suggested? Thanks for the tip!
>>
>> BTW, I forgot to mention I have a 4" lift w/33s. Don't know if that
>> makes
>> the 60" more reasonable or not.

Jerry Bransford

60" is way excessive, just use a hacksaw to cut it down to 48".

Jerry

Eric wrote:
> I've moved it three times now -- once from the shed where she had my
> step-dad hide it from me to the house, another from the living room to a
> closet (my son was tripping over it... 2 year olds..), and again to check it
> out in the back of my Jeep. That thing is HUGE. Thought that was just my
> initial impression.. no, it really is.
>
> Hmmm... I just hate to return a gift my wife bought me. I always feel bad.
> The fog lights she bought me came with a wiring kit that I could only use 3
> of the original wires... had to make the rest of them myself to get it to
> work. She felt bad.
>
> Eric
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:41CA3BC6.D2A69208@***.net...
>
>> Five foot is probably too long for the front bumper mount:
>>http://www.4x4now.com/bu98tjc.htm
>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>>Eric wrote:
>>
>>>That's what I figured, but my wife said the 60" was only a couple of
>>>dollars
>>>more than the 48" version.. said that's why she got it. Any pics of
>>>someone
>>>mounting it as you suggested? Thanks for the tip!
>>>
>>>BTW, I forgot to mention I have a 4" lift w/33s. Don't know if that
>>>makes
>>>the 60" more reasonable or not.
>
>
>

--
Jerry Bransford
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See the Geezer Jeep at
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