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Re: Lets Talk Jacks
"> Get a good bottle jack instead. A Hi-Lift is nearly useless for changing
> tires, totally useless for supporting an axle during a trail fix, and extremely > unstable when jacked up. I have had to use mine a few dozen times, and it scares the hell out of me every time. A Bottle jack isn't much help when you are rocker-deep in mud or snow. I would like to find a better alternative, but it has to have the length. My bumpers are made of channel or pipe, and I don't mind a few more dents, so the Hi-lift works for me. I would be really hesitant to use it on a unReal Jeep. -- Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California |
Re: Lets Talk Jacks
"> Get a good bottle jack instead. A Hi-Lift is nearly useless for changing
> tires, totally useless for supporting an axle during a trail fix, and extremely > unstable when jacked up. I have had to use mine a few dozen times, and it scares the hell out of me every time. A Bottle jack isn't much help when you are rocker-deep in mud or snow. I would like to find a better alternative, but it has to have the length. My bumpers are made of channel or pipe, and I don't mind a few more dents, so the Hi-lift works for me. I would be really hesitant to use it on a unReal Jeep. -- Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California |
Re: Lets Talk Jacks
"> Get a good bottle jack instead. A Hi-Lift is nearly useless for changing
> tires, totally useless for supporting an axle during a trail fix, and extremely > unstable when jacked up. I have had to use mine a few dozen times, and it scares the hell out of me every time. A Bottle jack isn't much help when you are rocker-deep in mud or snow. I would like to find a better alternative, but it has to have the length. My bumpers are made of channel or pipe, and I don't mind a few more dents, so the Hi-lift works for me. I would be really hesitant to use it on a unReal Jeep. -- Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California |
Re: Lets Talk Jacks
You've gotten some good answers already, so let me just say that there
was a site that had pics of a guy who mounted his in his engine compartment u-bolted laterally to the grill support struts. He removed the base first and was careful not to short out the battery when removing/installing the jack. I guess you wait for it to cool down or wear gloves. :) JeePenn wrote: > I have been reading an on-line advertisement for Hi-Lift jacks. I have had > my 2000 TJ for only a few months but I am beginning to think that having a > jack like this for the trail would be a good think to have. I am also > thinking that I want to store the jack externally either on the back bumper > or the front bumper. I would welcome your opinions on the following: > > > > 1) Is the Hi-Lift brand the brand to buy or is there another brand that > is a better choice? > > 2) As I mentioned above, I am thinking that I want to mount it > externally. What are your thoughts about where to mount a jack like this > and why? > > 3) Are there any jack accessories that you would recommend and why? > > 4) I would also welcome any links to pictures of mounted jacks to give > me some ideas as to where I can mount a jack. > > 5) I would also like to hear how a jack like this has helped you out of > a bad situation in the past. > > > > Thanks in advance and I always appreciate all responses. > > -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 03 TJ Rubicon 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose) A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: Lets Talk Jacks
You've gotten some good answers already, so let me just say that there
was a site that had pics of a guy who mounted his in his engine compartment u-bolted laterally to the grill support struts. He removed the base first and was careful not to short out the battery when removing/installing the jack. I guess you wait for it to cool down or wear gloves. :) JeePenn wrote: > I have been reading an on-line advertisement for Hi-Lift jacks. I have had > my 2000 TJ for only a few months but I am beginning to think that having a > jack like this for the trail would be a good think to have. I am also > thinking that I want to store the jack externally either on the back bumper > or the front bumper. I would welcome your opinions on the following: > > > > 1) Is the Hi-Lift brand the brand to buy or is there another brand that > is a better choice? > > 2) As I mentioned above, I am thinking that I want to mount it > externally. What are your thoughts about where to mount a jack like this > and why? > > 3) Are there any jack accessories that you would recommend and why? > > 4) I would also welcome any links to pictures of mounted jacks to give > me some ideas as to where I can mount a jack. > > 5) I would also like to hear how a jack like this has helped you out of > a bad situation in the past. > > > > Thanks in advance and I always appreciate all responses. > > -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 03 TJ Rubicon 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose) A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: Lets Talk Jacks
You've gotten some good answers already, so let me just say that there
was a site that had pics of a guy who mounted his in his engine compartment u-bolted laterally to the grill support struts. He removed the base first and was careful not to short out the battery when removing/installing the jack. I guess you wait for it to cool down or wear gloves. :) JeePenn wrote: > I have been reading an on-line advertisement for Hi-Lift jacks. I have had > my 2000 TJ for only a few months but I am beginning to think that having a > jack like this for the trail would be a good think to have. I am also > thinking that I want to store the jack externally either on the back bumper > or the front bumper. I would welcome your opinions on the following: > > > > 1) Is the Hi-Lift brand the brand to buy or is there another brand that > is a better choice? > > 2) As I mentioned above, I am thinking that I want to mount it > externally. What are your thoughts about where to mount a jack like this > and why? > > 3) Are there any jack accessories that you would recommend and why? > > 4) I would also welcome any links to pictures of mounted jacks to give > me some ideas as to where I can mount a jack. > > 5) I would also like to hear how a jack like this has helped you out of > a bad situation in the past. > > > > Thanks in advance and I always appreciate all responses. > > -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 03 TJ Rubicon 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose) A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: Lets Talk Jacks
Mike Romain wrote:
> I personally don't think those 'widow makers' should be used on a Jeep. > > They are extremely unstable and like to just up and fire by themselves > with the handle going 100 mph plus. Woe to anything that gets in it way > too! > > The last one I tried was new and the damn thing tried to take my face > off. I know someone makes a plastic plate for the foot. Is there not someone who makes a strut/gusset system that would fold up compact, but make the thing a lot more stable? You'd think they would, if they don't. > > I carry a small floor jack. It tucks in behind the passenger seat > great. There ya go. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > JeePenn wrote: > >>I have been reading an on-line advertisement for Hi-Lift jacks. I have had >>my 2000 TJ for only a few months but I am beginning to think that having a >>jack like this for the trail would be a good think to have. I am also >>thinking that I want to store the jack externally either on the back bumper >>or the front bumper. I would welcome your opinions on the following: >> >>1) Is the Hi-Lift brand the brand to buy or is there another brand that >>is a better choice? >> >>2) As I mentioned above, I am thinking that I want to mount it >>externally. What are your thoughts about where to mount a jack like this >>and why? >> >>3) Are there any jack accessories that you would recommend and why? >> >>4) I would also welcome any links to pictures of mounted jacks to give >>me some ideas as to where I can mount a jack. >> >>5) I would also like to hear how a jack like this has helped you out of >>a bad situation in the past. >> >>Thanks in advance and I always appreciate all responses. |
Re: Lets Talk Jacks
Mike Romain wrote:
> I personally don't think those 'widow makers' should be used on a Jeep. > > They are extremely unstable and like to just up and fire by themselves > with the handle going 100 mph plus. Woe to anything that gets in it way > too! > > The last one I tried was new and the damn thing tried to take my face > off. I know someone makes a plastic plate for the foot. Is there not someone who makes a strut/gusset system that would fold up compact, but make the thing a lot more stable? You'd think they would, if they don't. > > I carry a small floor jack. It tucks in behind the passenger seat > great. There ya go. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > JeePenn wrote: > >>I have been reading an on-line advertisement for Hi-Lift jacks. I have had >>my 2000 TJ for only a few months but I am beginning to think that having a >>jack like this for the trail would be a good think to have. I am also >>thinking that I want to store the jack externally either on the back bumper >>or the front bumper. I would welcome your opinions on the following: >> >>1) Is the Hi-Lift brand the brand to buy or is there another brand that >>is a better choice? >> >>2) As I mentioned above, I am thinking that I want to mount it >>externally. What are your thoughts about where to mount a jack like this >>and why? >> >>3) Are there any jack accessories that you would recommend and why? >> >>4) I would also welcome any links to pictures of mounted jacks to give >>me some ideas as to where I can mount a jack. >> >>5) I would also like to hear how a jack like this has helped you out of >>a bad situation in the past. >> >>Thanks in advance and I always appreciate all responses. |
Re: Lets Talk Jacks
Mike Romain wrote:
> I personally don't think those 'widow makers' should be used on a Jeep. > > They are extremely unstable and like to just up and fire by themselves > with the handle going 100 mph plus. Woe to anything that gets in it way > too! > > The last one I tried was new and the damn thing tried to take my face > off. I know someone makes a plastic plate for the foot. Is there not someone who makes a strut/gusset system that would fold up compact, but make the thing a lot more stable? You'd think they would, if they don't. > > I carry a small floor jack. It tucks in behind the passenger seat > great. There ya go. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > JeePenn wrote: > >>I have been reading an on-line advertisement for Hi-Lift jacks. I have had >>my 2000 TJ for only a few months but I am beginning to think that having a >>jack like this for the trail would be a good think to have. I am also >>thinking that I want to store the jack externally either on the back bumper >>or the front bumper. I would welcome your opinions on the following: >> >>1) Is the Hi-Lift brand the brand to buy or is there another brand that >>is a better choice? >> >>2) As I mentioned above, I am thinking that I want to mount it >>externally. What are your thoughts about where to mount a jack like this >>and why? >> >>3) Are there any jack accessories that you would recommend and why? >> >>4) I would also welcome any links to pictures of mounted jacks to give >>me some ideas as to where I can mount a jack. >> >>5) I would also like to hear how a jack like this has helped you out of >>a bad situation in the past. >> >>Thanks in advance and I always appreciate all responses. |
Re: Lets Talk Jacks
I think that was Jerry.
I also think it broke the the bars loose from the tub if I remember right. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's twaldron wrote: > > You've gotten some good answers already, so let me just say that there > was a site that had pics of a guy who mounted his in his engine > compartment u-bolted laterally to the grill support struts. He removed > the base first and was careful not to short out the battery when > removing/installing the jack. I guess you wait for it to cool down or > wear gloves. :) > > JeePenn wrote: > > > I have been reading an on-line advertisement for Hi-Lift jacks. I have had > > my 2000 TJ for only a few months but I am beginning to think that having a > > jack like this for the trail would be a good think to have. I am also > > thinking that I want to store the jack externally either on the back bumper > > or the front bumper. I would welcome your opinions on the following: > > > > > > > > 1) Is the Hi-Lift brand the brand to buy or is there another brand that > > is a better choice? > > > > 2) As I mentioned above, I am thinking that I want to mount it > > externally. What are your thoughts about where to mount a jack like this > > and why? > > > > 3) Are there any jack accessories that you would recommend and why? > > > > 4) I would also welcome any links to pictures of mounted jacks to give > > me some ideas as to where I can mount a jack. > > > > 5) I would also like to hear how a jack like this has helped you out of > > a bad situation in the past. > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance and I always appreciate all responses. > > > > > > -- > __________________________________________________ _________ > tw > 03 TJ Rubicon > 01 XJ Sport > > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." > -- Dave Barry > > Pronunciation: 'jEp > Function: noun > Date: 1940 > > Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose) > A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, > 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in > World War II. > > http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html > (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) > __________________________________________________ _________ |
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