Hilift jack questions -- don't flame me, yes it's dangerous
#41
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Re: Hilift jack questions -- don't flame me, yes it's dangerous
The extra 12" of jack will never hurt, but storing it is problematic because
it is simply too long to put anywhere. When you get around to buying a new
spare tire carrier, there are brands that will let you carry a HiLift in a
verticle position, and then a 60" jack will be OK. But if you want to carry
it horizontally, 60" will be difficult to find a spot for. I have a 48"
HiLift on my CJ5, and it is wider than the tub by about an inch or two. I
carry it on my spare tire rack horizontally. If I mounted my jack to the
roll cage, I don't think I could use a top. (I don't have a top, so I don't
really care.)
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:4tqyd.3313$wD4.2212@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> That's what I figured, but my wife said the 60" was only a couple of
dollars
> more than the 48" version.. said that's why she got it. Any pics of
someone
> mounting it as you suggested? Thanks for the tip!
>
> BTW, I forgot to mention I have a 4" lift w/33s. Don't know if that makes
> the 60" more reasonable or not.
>
> Eric
> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:10skcl93esrhr77@corp.supernews.com...
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > news:W4qyd.3296$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
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
it is simply too long to put anywhere. When you get around to buying a new
spare tire carrier, there are brands that will let you carry a HiLift in a
verticle position, and then a 60" jack will be OK. But if you want to carry
it horizontally, 60" will be difficult to find a spot for. I have a 48"
HiLift on my CJ5, and it is wider than the tub by about an inch or two. I
carry it on my spare tire rack horizontally. If I mounted my jack to the
roll cage, I don't think I could use a top. (I don't have a top, so I don't
really care.)
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:4tqyd.3313$wD4.2212@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> That's what I figured, but my wife said the 60" was only a couple of
dollars
> more than the 48" version.. said that's why she got it. Any pics of
someone
> mounting it as you suggested? Thanks for the tip!
>
> BTW, I forgot to mention I have a 4" lift w/33s. Don't know if that makes
> the 60" more reasonable or not.
>
> Eric
> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:10skcl93esrhr77@corp.supernews.com...
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > news:W4qyd.3296$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
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
#42
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Re: Hilift jack questions -- don't flame me, yes it's dangerous
The extra 12" of jack will never hurt, but storing it is problematic because
it is simply too long to put anywhere. When you get around to buying a new
spare tire carrier, there are brands that will let you carry a HiLift in a
verticle position, and then a 60" jack will be OK. But if you want to carry
it horizontally, 60" will be difficult to find a spot for. I have a 48"
HiLift on my CJ5, and it is wider than the tub by about an inch or two. I
carry it on my spare tire rack horizontally. If I mounted my jack to the
roll cage, I don't think I could use a top. (I don't have a top, so I don't
really care.)
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:4tqyd.3313$wD4.2212@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> That's what I figured, but my wife said the 60" was only a couple of
dollars
> more than the 48" version.. said that's why she got it. Any pics of
someone
> mounting it as you suggested? Thanks for the tip!
>
> BTW, I forgot to mention I have a 4" lift w/33s. Don't know if that makes
> the 60" more reasonable or not.
>
> Eric
> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:10skcl93esrhr77@corp.supernews.com...
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > news:W4qyd.3296$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
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
it is simply too long to put anywhere. When you get around to buying a new
spare tire carrier, there are brands that will let you carry a HiLift in a
verticle position, and then a 60" jack will be OK. But if you want to carry
it horizontally, 60" will be difficult to find a spot for. I have a 48"
HiLift on my CJ5, and it is wider than the tub by about an inch or two. I
carry it on my spare tire rack horizontally. If I mounted my jack to the
roll cage, I don't think I could use a top. (I don't have a top, so I don't
really care.)
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:4tqyd.3313$wD4.2212@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> That's what I figured, but my wife said the 60" was only a couple of
dollars
> more than the 48" version.. said that's why she got it. Any pics of
someone
> mounting it as you suggested? Thanks for the tip!
>
> BTW, I forgot to mention I have a 4" lift w/33s. Don't know if that makes
> the 60" more reasonable or not.
>
> Eric
> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:10skcl93esrhr77@corp.supernews.com...
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > news:W4qyd.3296$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
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
#43
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Posts: n/a
Re: Hilift jack questions -- don't flame me, yes it's dangerous
The extra 12" of jack will never hurt, but storing it is problematic because
it is simply too long to put anywhere. When you get around to buying a new
spare tire carrier, there are brands that will let you carry a HiLift in a
verticle position, and then a 60" jack will be OK. But if you want to carry
it horizontally, 60" will be difficult to find a spot for. I have a 48"
HiLift on my CJ5, and it is wider than the tub by about an inch or two. I
carry it on my spare tire rack horizontally. If I mounted my jack to the
roll cage, I don't think I could use a top. (I don't have a top, so I don't
really care.)
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:4tqyd.3313$wD4.2212@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> That's what I figured, but my wife said the 60" was only a couple of
dollars
> more than the 48" version.. said that's why she got it. Any pics of
someone
> mounting it as you suggested? Thanks for the tip!
>
> BTW, I forgot to mention I have a 4" lift w/33s. Don't know if that makes
> the 60" more reasonable or not.
>
> Eric
> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:10skcl93esrhr77@corp.supernews.com...
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > news:W4qyd.3296$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
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
it is simply too long to put anywhere. When you get around to buying a new
spare tire carrier, there are brands that will let you carry a HiLift in a
verticle position, and then a 60" jack will be OK. But if you want to carry
it horizontally, 60" will be difficult to find a spot for. I have a 48"
HiLift on my CJ5, and it is wider than the tub by about an inch or two. I
carry it on my spare tire rack horizontally. If I mounted my jack to the
roll cage, I don't think I could use a top. (I don't have a top, so I don't
really care.)
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:4tqyd.3313$wD4.2212@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> That's what I figured, but my wife said the 60" was only a couple of
dollars
> more than the 48" version.. said that's why she got it. Any pics of
someone
> mounting it as you suggested? Thanks for the tip!
>
> BTW, I forgot to mention I have a 4" lift w/33s. Don't know if that makes
> the 60" more reasonable or not.
>
> Eric
> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:10skcl93esrhr77@corp.supernews.com...
> >
> > "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> > news:W4qyd.3296$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
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
#44
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Re: Hilift jack questions -- don't flame me, yes it's dangerous
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:baryd.3322$wD4.1010@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> I've moved it three times now -- once from the shed where she had my
> step-dad hide it from me to the house, another from the living room to a
> closet (my son was tripping over it... 2 year olds..), and again to check
it
> out in the back of my Jeep. That thing is HUGE. Thought that was just my
> initial impression.. no, it really is.
>
> Hmmm... I just hate to return a gift my wife bought me. I always feel
bad.
> The fog lights she bought me came with a wiring kit that I could only use
3
> of the original wires... had to make the rest of them myself to get it to
> work. She felt bad.
>
First, SHE ought not feel bad because the entire point of having a Jeep to
hang stuff on is modifying the stuff to get it to fit.
You ought not feel bad because the entire point of having a Jeep to hang
stuff on is modifying the stuff to get it to fit. Sometimes taking it back
for another item is the only suitable modification that can be made.
You should look at it like this. You want something, she wants you to have
it. She forks over a C Note so you can have your stuff, and she might even
take a stab at getting the right stuff on the first try. If she misses, she
still has a C Note invested in project, and you simple exchange A for B, and
hope you don't have to take it back for C. In the end, you want something,
and she gets it for you, even if it doesn't work out cleanly. And, remember
that half the fun is fabricating and modifying, so the fact that you needed
another 100 ft roll of wire to complete the project is all part of the fun.
#45
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Re: Hilift jack questions -- don't flame me, yes it's dangerous
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:baryd.3322$wD4.1010@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> 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.
>
First, SHE ought not feel bad because the entire point of having a Jeep to
hang stuff on is modifying the stuff to get it to fit.
You ought not feel bad because the entire point of having a Jeep to hang
stuff on is modifying the stuff to get it to fit. Sometimes taking it back
for another item is the only suitable modification that can be made.
You should look at it like this. You want something, she wants you to have
it. She forks over a C Note so you can have your stuff, and she might even
take a stab at getting the right stuff on the first try. If she misses, she
still has a C Note invested in project, and you simple exchange A for B, and
hope you don't have to take it back for C. In the end, you want something,
and she gets it for you, even if it doesn't work out cleanly. And, remember
that half the fun is fabricating and modifying, so the fact that you needed
another 100 ft roll of wire to complete the project is all part of the fun.
#46
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Posts: n/a
Re: Hilift jack questions -- don't flame me, yes it's dangerous
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:baryd.3322$wD4.1010@fe1.texas.rr.com...
> 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.
>
First, SHE ought not feel bad because the entire point of having a Jeep to
hang stuff on is modifying the stuff to get it to fit.
You ought not feel bad because the entire point of having a Jeep to hang
stuff on is modifying the stuff to get it to fit. Sometimes taking it back
for another item is the only suitable modification that can be made.
You should look at it like this. You want something, she wants you to have
it. She forks over a C Note so you can have your stuff, and she might even
take a stab at getting the right stuff on the first try. If she misses, she
still has a C Note invested in project, and you simple exchange A for B, and
hope you don't have to take it back for C. In the end, you want something,
and she gets it for you, even if it doesn't work out cleanly. And, remember
that half the fun is fabricating and modifying, so the fact that you needed
another 100 ft roll of wire to complete the project is all part of the fun.
#47
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Re: Hilift jack questions -- don't flame me, yes it's dangerous
It's alot cleaner to just exchange it for a 48" jack. Buy a soft-soil foot
with the refund.
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41CB180F.A4F25782@***.net...
> Hi Eric,
> I agree with Jerry, :-( cut it off to fit an area you think you may
> stow it. I think if you used over four feet jacking up an end, you'd be
> crazy! I cheated and used a floor jack out of sight of this picture, and
> still it scared the sh*t out of me:
> http://www.----------.com/realTBird.jpg You'll probably have to go to a
> blacksmith to use their chop saw, unless yours was made in China.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> 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.
with the refund.
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41CB180F.A4F25782@***.net...
> Hi Eric,
> I agree with Jerry, :-( cut it off to fit an area you think you may
> stow it. I think if you used over four feet jacking up an end, you'd be
> crazy! I cheated and used a floor jack out of sight of this picture, and
> still it scared the sh*t out of me:
> http://www.----------.com/realTBird.jpg You'll probably have to go to a
> blacksmith to use their chop saw, unless yours was made in China.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> 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.
#48
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Re: Hilift jack questions -- don't flame me, yes it's dangerous
It's alot cleaner to just exchange it for a 48" jack. Buy a soft-soil foot
with the refund.
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41CB180F.A4F25782@***.net...
> Hi Eric,
> I agree with Jerry, :-( cut it off to fit an area you think you may
> stow it. I think if you used over four feet jacking up an end, you'd be
> crazy! I cheated and used a floor jack out of sight of this picture, and
> still it scared the sh*t out of me:
> http://www.----------.com/realTBird.jpg You'll probably have to go to a
> blacksmith to use their chop saw, unless yours was made in China.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> 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.
with the refund.
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41CB180F.A4F25782@***.net...
> Hi Eric,
> I agree with Jerry, :-( cut it off to fit an area you think you may
> stow it. I think if you used over four feet jacking up an end, you'd be
> crazy! I cheated and used a floor jack out of sight of this picture, and
> still it scared the sh*t out of me:
> http://www.----------.com/realTBird.jpg You'll probably have to go to a
> blacksmith to use their chop saw, unless yours was made in China.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> 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.
#49
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Hilift jack questions -- don't flame me, yes it's dangerous
It's alot cleaner to just exchange it for a 48" jack. Buy a soft-soil foot
with the refund.
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41CB180F.A4F25782@***.net...
> Hi Eric,
> I agree with Jerry, :-( cut it off to fit an area you think you may
> stow it. I think if you used over four feet jacking up an end, you'd be
> crazy! I cheated and used a floor jack out of sight of this picture, and
> still it scared the sh*t out of me:
> http://www.----------.com/realTBird.jpg You'll probably have to go to a
> blacksmith to use their chop saw, unless yours was made in China.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> 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.
with the refund.
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:41CB180F.A4F25782@***.net...
> Hi Eric,
> I agree with Jerry, :-( cut it off to fit an area you think you may
> stow it. I think if you used over four feet jacking up an end, you'd be
> crazy! I cheated and used a floor jack out of sight of this picture, and
> still it scared the sh*t out of me:
> http://www.----------.com/realTBird.jpg You'll probably have to go to a
> blacksmith to use their chop saw, unless yours was made in China.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
> 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.
#50
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Re: Hilift jack questions -- don't flame me, yes it's dangerous
"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.
>
>
You aint Jeeping right if you haven't taken the HiLift out of its bracket.
;-)