Chad, you date is way off on your computer so your posts don't show in
line.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Chad Fraker wrote:
>
> Just like any tool, it needs to be properly maintained.. Treat yourself and
> your HiLift to a can of white lithium spray lubricant. You can get it
> anywhere.
>
> "Jerry McG" <gmcgeorge.remove@frontier.net> wrote in message
> news:c9dmmi0uva@enews1.newsguy.com...
> > I have an older design Durango rear bumper & tire carrier with an upright
> Hi
> > Lift mount.
> >
> > I'm not sure why I haul this thing around, haven't used it for years. I
> kept
> > the old scissor jack under the hood, which seems to work just fine in
> nearly
> > any circustance, even with 35's.
> >
> > I pulled the old Hi Lift off a few weeks ago to help some folks out on the
> > trail and it was frozen stiff! We had to soak it in WD40 and beat on it
> with
> > a hammer to break it loose. Got a new one and threw the old one into the
> > tool crib, a candidate for the swap meet maybe?
> >
> >
> > "Al King" <alking425REMOVE@THIShotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:Kcnuc.78149$tb4.2783049@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> > > I installed my high lift jack on my front bumper.I would like to know
> > where
> > > some of you guys put yours and why. It's to help me dicide if it's
> > staying
> > > there or not thanks you guy have always good input on thing that matter
> to
> > > jeeps.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >

 

I generally agree with Mike, and I agree that a HiLift is a dangerous tool.
where I disagree is that I think it is indispensable in your Jeep,
especially around here where we mostly go rockcrawling. There is no
substitute for a HiLift in many cases. Winching and towing just do more
damage to the equipment, and all a HiLift is needed to do is raise the
vehicle so a few large rocks can be strategically placed under the tires.
Yes, a HiLift can hurt you, but wheeling can hurt you and nobody is
suggesting you ride the couch all weekend just to be sure you don't get
hurt.





"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
news:v5ruc.252$Rp4.165143@monger.newsread.com...
> Ok, Mike. I was considering outfitting my jeep with one of these. You
say
> save your money. Please give alternatives.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:40B9FEA5.96887896@sympatico.ca...
> > I recommend the 'widow maker' be left in the barn where it belongs.
> >
> > It does make for a stronger front bumper though, which is likely the
> > only good use it has anywhere near a Jeep.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Al King wrote:
> > >
> > > I installed my high lift jack on my front bumper.I would like to know
> where
> > > some of you guys put yours and why. It's to help me dicide if it's
> staying
> > > there or not thanks you guy have always good input on thing that
matter
> to
> > > jeeps.
>
>

 

I generally agree with Mike, and I agree that a HiLift is a dangerous tool.
where I disagree is that I think it is indispensable in your Jeep,
especially around here where we mostly go rockcrawling. There is no
substitute for a HiLift in many cases. Winching and towing just do more
damage to the equipment, and all a HiLift is needed to do is raise the
vehicle so a few large rocks can be strategically placed under the tires.
Yes, a HiLift can hurt you, but wheeling can hurt you and nobody is
suggesting you ride the couch all weekend just to be sure you don't get
hurt.





"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
news:v5ruc.252$Rp4.165143@monger.newsread.com...
> Ok, Mike. I was considering outfitting my jeep with one of these. You
say
> save your money. Please give alternatives.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:40B9FEA5.96887896@sympatico.ca...
> > I recommend the 'widow maker' be left in the barn where it belongs.
> >
> > It does make for a stronger front bumper though, which is likely the
> > only good use it has anywhere near a Jeep.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Al King wrote:
> > >
> > > I installed my high lift jack on my front bumper.I would like to know
> where
> > > some of you guys put yours and why. It's to help me dicide if it's
> staying
> > > there or not thanks you guy have always good input on thing that
matter
> to
> > > jeeps.
>
>

 

I generally agree with Mike, and I agree that a HiLift is a dangerous tool.
where I disagree is that I think it is indispensable in your Jeep,
especially around here where we mostly go rockcrawling. There is no
substitute for a HiLift in many cases. Winching and towing just do more
damage to the equipment, and all a HiLift is needed to do is raise the
vehicle so a few large rocks can be strategically placed under the tires.
Yes, a HiLift can hurt you, but wheeling can hurt you and nobody is
suggesting you ride the couch all weekend just to be sure you don't get
hurt.





"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
news:v5ruc.252$Rp4.165143@monger.newsread.com...
> Ok, Mike. I was considering outfitting my jeep with one of these. You
say
> save your money. Please give alternatives.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:40B9FEA5.96887896@sympatico.ca...
> > I recommend the 'widow maker' be left in the barn where it belongs.
> >
> > It does make for a stronger front bumper though, which is likely the
> > only good use it has anywhere near a Jeep.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Al King wrote:
> > >
> > > I installed my high lift jack on my front bumper.I would like to know
> where
> > > some of you guys put yours and why. It's to help me dicide if it's
> staying
> > > there or not thanks you guy have always good input on thing that
matter
> to
> > > jeeps.
>
>

 

I generally agree with Mike, and I agree that a HiLift is a dangerous tool.
where I disagree is that I think it is indispensable in your Jeep,
especially around here where we mostly go rockcrawling. There is no
substitute for a HiLift in many cases. Winching and towing just do more
damage to the equipment, and all a HiLift is needed to do is raise the
vehicle so a few large rocks can be strategically placed under the tires.
Yes, a HiLift can hurt you, but wheeling can hurt you and nobody is
suggesting you ride the couch all weekend just to be sure you don't get
hurt.





"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
news:v5ruc.252$Rp4.165143@monger.newsread.com...
> Ok, Mike. I was considering outfitting my jeep with one of these. You
say
> save your money. Please give alternatives.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:40B9FEA5.96887896@sympatico.ca...
> > I recommend the 'widow maker' be left in the barn where it belongs.
> >
> > It does make for a stronger front bumper though, which is likely the
> > only good use it has anywhere near a Jeep.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
> > Al King wrote:
> > >
> > > I installed my high lift jack on my front bumper.I would like to know
> where
> > > some of you guys put yours and why. It's to help me dicide if it's
> staying
> > > there or not thanks you guy have always good input on thing that
matter
> to
> > > jeeps.
>
>

 

A HiLift is a recovery tool only. It is not suited for repair work. If one
finds oneself doing repairs, one should put something else under the vehicle
besides a HiLift. Perhaps a stack of spare tires, or something along those
lines.




"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:40BB3465.50C9F4@sympatico.ca...
> I have a small hydraulic floor jack in both of my Jeeps. In my CJ7 if
> fits really nice and solid behind the passenger seat and the Cherokee
> has a pile of room under the back seat where the stock jack is.
>
> This is for tire changes and jacks under the axle. You 'Cannot' safely
> change a tire with a barn lifting jack like a High lift or Jack all.
>
> Then under the passenger seat I carry a wire spool hand winch sometimes
> called a 'Come-A-Long' for moving when the wheels won't.
>
> I have a power winch on front, but carry the manual one anyway. Power
> things break.
>
> Mike
>
> William Oliveri wrote:
> >
> > Ok, Mike. I was considering outfitting my jeep with one of these. You
say
> > save your money. Please give alternatives.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Bill
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:40B9FEA5.96887896@sympatico.ca...
> > > I recommend the 'widow maker' be left in the barn where it belongs.
> > >
> > > It does make for a stronger front bumper though, which is likely the
> > > only good use it has anywhere near a Jeep.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > Al King wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I installed my high lift jack on my front bumper.I would like to
know
> > where
> > > > some of you guys put yours and why. It's to help me dicide if it's
> > staying
> > > > there or not thanks you guy have always good input on thing that
matter
> > to
> > > > jeeps.

 

A HiLift is a recovery tool only. It is not suited for repair work. If one
finds oneself doing repairs, one should put something else under the vehicle
besides a HiLift. Perhaps a stack of spare tires, or something along those
lines.




"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:40BB3465.50C9F4@sympatico.ca...
> I have a small hydraulic floor jack in both of my Jeeps. In my CJ7 if
> fits really nice and solid behind the passenger seat and the Cherokee
> has a pile of room under the back seat where the stock jack is.
>
> This is for tire changes and jacks under the axle. You 'Cannot' safely
> change a tire with a barn lifting jack like a High lift or Jack all.
>
> Then under the passenger seat I carry a wire spool hand winch sometimes
> called a 'Come-A-Long' for moving when the wheels won't.
>
> I have a power winch on front, but carry the manual one anyway. Power
> things break.
>
> Mike
>
> William Oliveri wrote:
> >
> > Ok, Mike. I was considering outfitting my jeep with one of these. You
say
> > save your money. Please give alternatives.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Bill
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:40B9FEA5.96887896@sympatico.ca...
> > > I recommend the 'widow maker' be left in the barn where it belongs.
> > >
> > > It does make for a stronger front bumper though, which is likely the
> > > only good use it has anywhere near a Jeep.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > Al King wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I installed my high lift jack on my front bumper.I would like to
know
> > where
> > > > some of you guys put yours and why. It's to help me dicide if it's
> > staying
> > > > there or not thanks you guy have always good input on thing that
matter
> > to
> > > > jeeps.

 

A HiLift is a recovery tool only. It is not suited for repair work. If one
finds oneself doing repairs, one should put something else under the vehicle
besides a HiLift. Perhaps a stack of spare tires, or something along those
lines.




"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:40BB3465.50C9F4@sympatico.ca...
> I have a small hydraulic floor jack in both of my Jeeps. In my CJ7 if
> fits really nice and solid behind the passenger seat and the Cherokee
> has a pile of room under the back seat where the stock jack is.
>
> This is for tire changes and jacks under the axle. You 'Cannot' safely
> change a tire with a barn lifting jack like a High lift or Jack all.
>
> Then under the passenger seat I carry a wire spool hand winch sometimes
> called a 'Come-A-Long' for moving when the wheels won't.
>
> I have a power winch on front, but carry the manual one anyway. Power
> things break.
>
> Mike
>
> William Oliveri wrote:
> >
> > Ok, Mike. I was considering outfitting my jeep with one of these. You
say
> > save your money. Please give alternatives.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Bill
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:40B9FEA5.96887896@sympatico.ca...
> > > I recommend the 'widow maker' be left in the barn where it belongs.
> > >
> > > It does make for a stronger front bumper though, which is likely the
> > > only good use it has anywhere near a Jeep.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > Al King wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I installed my high lift jack on my front bumper.I would like to
know
> > where
> > > > some of you guys put yours and why. It's to help me dicide if it's
> > staying
> > > > there or not thanks you guy have always good input on thing that
matter
> > to
> > > > jeeps.

 

A HiLift is a recovery tool only. It is not suited for repair work. If one
finds oneself doing repairs, one should put something else under the vehicle
besides a HiLift. Perhaps a stack of spare tires, or something along those
lines.




"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:40BB3465.50C9F4@sympatico.ca...
> I have a small hydraulic floor jack in both of my Jeeps. In my CJ7 if
> fits really nice and solid behind the passenger seat and the Cherokee
> has a pile of room under the back seat where the stock jack is.
>
> This is for tire changes and jacks under the axle. You 'Cannot' safely
> change a tire with a barn lifting jack like a High lift or Jack all.
>
> Then under the passenger seat I carry a wire spool hand winch sometimes
> called a 'Come-A-Long' for moving when the wheels won't.
>
> I have a power winch on front, but carry the manual one anyway. Power
> things break.
>
> Mike
>
> William Oliveri wrote:
> >
> > Ok, Mike. I was considering outfitting my jeep with one of these. You
say
> > save your money. Please give alternatives.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Bill
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:40B9FEA5.96887896@sympatico.ca...
> > > I recommend the 'widow maker' be left in the barn where it belongs.
> > >
> > > It does make for a stronger front bumper though, which is likely the
> > > only good use it has anywhere near a Jeep.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > Al King wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I installed my high lift jack on my front bumper.I would like to
know
> > where
> > > > some of you guys put yours and why. It's to help me dicide if it's
> > staying
> > > > there or not thanks you guy have always good input on thing that
matter
> > to
> > > > jeeps.

 

That is the 'BIG' issue I have CRWLR!

Everyone sees these damn things and reads how they are a 'must have'
item so they want to use the suckers!

They have 'no' idea in the world just how dangerous they are.

Just a couple weeks ago, I had a guy insisting on trying it in the
parking lot to hold up the front of his Jeep for an axle removal.

He had no idea in the world it wasn't as safe as any old hydraulic floor
jack.

He got to see a high lift in 'action'. His new jack missed a click and
dropped flat to the ground!

Mike

CRWLR wrote:
>
> A HiLift is a recovery tool only. It is not suited for repair work. If one
> finds oneself doing repairs, one should put something else under the vehicle
> besides a HiLift. Perhaps a stack of spare tires, or something along those
> lines.
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:40BB3465.50C9F4@sympatico.ca...
> > I have a small hydraulic floor jack in both of my Jeeps. In my CJ7 if
> > fits really nice and solid behind the passenger seat and the Cherokee
> > has a pile of room under the back seat where the stock jack is.
> >
> > This is for tire changes and jacks under the axle. You 'Cannot' safely
> > change a tire with a barn lifting jack like a High lift or Jack all.
> >
> > Then under the passenger seat I carry a wire spool hand winch sometimes
> > called a 'Come-A-Long' for moving when the wheels won't.
> >
> > I have a power winch on front, but carry the manual one anyway. Power
> > things break.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > William Oliveri wrote:
> > >
> > > Ok, Mike. I was considering outfitting my jeep with one of these. You
> say
> > > save your money. Please give alternatives.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Bill
> > >
> > > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > > news:40B9FEA5.96887896@sympatico.ca...
> > > > I recommend the 'widow maker' be left in the barn where it belongs.
> > > >
> > > > It does make for a stronger front bumper though, which is likely the
> > > > only good use it has anywhere near a Jeep.
> > > >
> > > > Mike
> > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > > >
> > > > Al King wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I installed my high lift jack on my front bumper.I would like to
> know
> > > where
> > > > > some of you guys put yours and why. It's to help me dicide if it's
> > > staying
> > > > > there or not thanks you guy have always good input on thing that
> matter
> > > to
> > > > > jeeps.