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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) > __________________________________________________ _________ |
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) > __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: Lets Talk Jacks
I don't like nor use my Hi-Lift very much... used twice off-road in maybe
4-5 years to be exact. But both times, nothing else would have worked in the situation I was in. Perhaps I could remove it from my Jeep but I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Jerry -- Jerry Bransford To email, remove 'me' from my email address KC6TAY, PP-ASEL See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:20031121121926.25936.00000727@mb-m05.aol.com... > >1) Is the Hi-Lift brand the brand to buy or is there another brand that > >is a better choice? > > 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. If it breaks free, the flailing handle can kill you. > > Although some will say this is heresy, the truth is that most Hi-Lifts never > get used and are mounted just to make a jeep look "rugged." > > If you must get what is generically called a farmer's jack, get the Hi-Lift > brand. For the use (or non-use) you will give it, it won't matter whether you > get the cast iron or all steel version. > > As for accessories, the oversize foot is nice, but you can make your own from a > 12"x12" piece of 1" plywood. > > Robert Bills > KG6LMV > Orange County CA > > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm > http://www.RobertBills.com |
Re: Lets Talk Jacks
I don't like nor use my Hi-Lift very much... used twice off-road in maybe
4-5 years to be exact. But both times, nothing else would have worked in the situation I was in. Perhaps I could remove it from my Jeep but I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Jerry -- Jerry Bransford To email, remove 'me' from my email address KC6TAY, PP-ASEL See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:20031121121926.25936.00000727@mb-m05.aol.com... > >1) Is the Hi-Lift brand the brand to buy or is there another brand that > >is a better choice? > > 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. If it breaks free, the flailing handle can kill you. > > Although some will say this is heresy, the truth is that most Hi-Lifts never > get used and are mounted just to make a jeep look "rugged." > > If you must get what is generically called a farmer's jack, get the Hi-Lift > brand. For the use (or non-use) you will give it, it won't matter whether you > get the cast iron or all steel version. > > As for accessories, the oversize foot is nice, but you can make your own from a > 12"x12" piece of 1" plywood. > > Robert Bills > KG6LMV > Orange County CA > > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm > http://www.RobertBills.com |
Re: Lets Talk Jacks
I don't like nor use my Hi-Lift very much... used twice off-road in maybe
4-5 years to be exact. But both times, nothing else would have worked in the situation I was in. Perhaps I could remove it from my Jeep but I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Jerry -- Jerry Bransford To email, remove 'me' from my email address KC6TAY, PP-ASEL See the Geezer Jeep at http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/ "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:20031121121926.25936.00000727@mb-m05.aol.com... > >1) Is the Hi-Lift brand the brand to buy or is there another brand that > >is a better choice? > > 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. If it breaks free, the flailing handle can kill you. > > Although some will say this is heresy, the truth is that most Hi-Lifts never > get used and are mounted just to make a jeep look "rugged." > > If you must get what is generically called a farmer's jack, get the Hi-Lift > brand. For the use (or non-use) you will give it, it won't matter whether you > get the cast iron or all steel version. > > As for accessories, the oversize foot is nice, but you can make your own from a > 12"x12" piece of 1" plywood. > > Robert Bills > KG6LMV > Orange County CA > > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm > http://www.RobertBills.com |
Re: Lets Talk Jacks
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:3FBE5C13.B8A974B0@sympatico.ca... > I think that was Jerry. > > I also think it broke the the bars loose from the tub if I remember > right. Right on both counts. The weight of the Hi-Lift actually broke the spot-welds behind the firewall that held the nuts the radiator support rods were bolted to. Jerry > > 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) > > __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: Lets Talk Jacks
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:3FBE5C13.B8A974B0@sympatico.ca... > I think that was Jerry. > > I also think it broke the the bars loose from the tub if I remember > right. Right on both counts. The weight of the Hi-Lift actually broke the spot-welds behind the firewall that held the nuts the radiator support rods were bolted to. Jerry > > 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) > > __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: Lets Talk Jacks
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:3FBE5C13.B8A974B0@sympatico.ca... > I think that was Jerry. > > I also think it broke the the bars loose from the tub if I remember > right. Right on both counts. The weight of the Hi-Lift actually broke the spot-welds behind the firewall that held the nuts the radiator support rods were bolted to. Jerry > > 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) > > __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: Lets Talk Jacks
Why do you need a bottle jack? Won't the factory scissor jack that is stored
in the engine bay going to do the same type of job? I have been stuck on rocks where my HiLift is the only tool that could possibly gotten me unstuck. Well, a heavy lift helicoptor might have been better suited, but they are never around when you need them. "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:20031121121926.25936.00000727@mb-m05.aol.com... > >1) Is the Hi-Lift brand the brand to buy or is there another brand that > >is a better choice? > > 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. If it breaks free, the flailing handle can kill you. > > Although some will say this is heresy, the truth is that most Hi-Lifts never > get used and are mounted just to make a jeep look "rugged." > > If you must get what is generically called a farmer's jack, get the Hi-Lift > brand. For the use (or non-use) you will give it, it won't matter whether you > get the cast iron or all steel version. > > As for accessories, the oversize foot is nice, but you can make your own from a > 12"x12" piece of 1" plywood. > > Robert Bills > KG6LMV > Orange County CA > > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm > http://www.RobertBills.com |
Re: Lets Talk Jacks
Why do you need a bottle jack? Won't the factory scissor jack that is stored
in the engine bay going to do the same type of job? I have been stuck on rocks where my HiLift is the only tool that could possibly gotten me unstuck. Well, a heavy lift helicoptor might have been better suited, but they are never around when you need them. "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:20031121121926.25936.00000727@mb-m05.aol.com... > >1) Is the Hi-Lift brand the brand to buy or is there another brand that > >is a better choice? > > 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. If it breaks free, the flailing handle can kill you. > > Although some will say this is heresy, the truth is that most Hi-Lifts never > get used and are mounted just to make a jeep look "rugged." > > If you must get what is generically called a farmer's jack, get the Hi-Lift > brand. For the use (or non-use) you will give it, it won't matter whether you > get the cast iron or all steel version. > > As for accessories, the oversize foot is nice, but you can make your own from a > 12"x12" piece of 1" plywood. > > Robert Bills > KG6LMV > Orange County CA > > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm > http://www.RobertBills.com |
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