With several pounds of mud inside the tire?
Fear of the highlift?
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With several pounds of mud inside the tire?
Happy Joe
Apprentice Geezer
Who's afraid?
There are simply much more packable (very important if camping off road; I will avoid the over lander/expedition debate) and useful options.
Having been through it, and seen many others grow from noob to experienced wheeler/offroad camper; Hi lifts have simply not been all that useful or used by me. (Sounding like a broken record; mine lives n the garage after being carried for years without need).
In order of usefulness;
Frame mounted tow points front and rear.
snatch strap (quicker easier than the winch)
Winch with accessories (for a longer reach or complex rigging)
hydraulic jack (for changing tires)...
onboard welder (for gluing together metal failure, mostly on others' vehicles)
I realize that the marginally equipped with out lockers and with all terrain tires often have a hard time and for folks just starting out Hi-lifts seem like an off road badge but I think I last saw one in use like 15 years ago. When they saw my winch the people working at getting their street SUV unstuck started jumping up and down and waving their arms (used the snatch strap for a quickie recovery).
My standard advise; if a recovery device is needed (especially if needed regularly) upgrades in equipment or driving technique should be strongly considered...
Enjoy!
CoolMooseMan
Samurai Investor
A lot of anger here! Can't we all just get along! :Wow1:
I carry a Hi-Lift, I also have steel bumpers and rock sliders all around that I can use it on. It sits on my tire carrier on the back and is there if I ever need it without getting in the way.
I see this all too often on forums and within groups. There are a lot of opinions. Which leads to arguing. Which leads to unpleasant threads.
I am all about trying things out, going exploring, using the gear you bring, and figuring out for yourself what works best for yourself! :ylsmoke:
I have used a handful of times, not many, but when I need it I want it there.
Just my two cents! :clapping:
I carry a Hi-Lift, I also have steel bumpers and rock sliders all around that I can use it on. It sits on my tire carrier on the back and is there if I ever need it without getting in the way.
I see this all too often on forums and within groups. There are a lot of opinions. Which leads to arguing. Which leads to unpleasant threads.
I am all about trying things out, going exploring, using the gear you bring, and figuring out for yourself what works best for yourself! :ylsmoke:
I have used a handful of times, not many, but when I need it I want it there.
Just my two cents! :clapping:
unkamonkey
Explorer
Yes, be nice.
I have had and used one for around 40 years. The handle on mine is always in the up position as it is much easier to get around it when you are placing jack stands under your Jeep or what ever it is. I have never lubricated mine and it works fine. My neighbor has 3 and every time he wants to use one he has to clean up the mechanism because of the dirt that has stuck to it since he sprays the crap out of it with some thing.
Like a guy that I used to work for said, "You have to be smarter than the tool you are using".
I have had and used one for around 40 years. The handle on mine is always in the up position as it is much easier to get around it when you are placing jack stands under your Jeep or what ever it is. I have never lubricated mine and it works fine. My neighbor has 3 and every time he wants to use one he has to clean up the mechanism because of the dirt that has stuck to it since he sprays the crap out of it with some thing.
Like a guy that I used to work for said, "You have to be smarter than the tool you are using".
Too each their own. If you like the jack carry and use it. If you don't like the jack then don't carry or use one. Its just a tool. I prefer to travel with groups that have diversity in the equipment and tools they carry, that way the group is usually prepared for anything an everything.
