hi-lift acc.
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etbadger
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Few notes I have on the hi-Lift:
- Maasdam Jackmate attachment very useful to simplify winching, spreading, clamping, etc. About 30$, available online at http://www.quadratec.com (updated, thanks) when I got ours. The new top clamp on the hi-Lift Xtreme looks to be essentially the same thing.
- The hole spacing on the 48" and the 60" is slightly different. Over 3' the spacing is off by .5 hole, meaning if you made a mount that uses the holes to mount a 48", your new 60" won't fit. This makes you cranky as you have to re-drill the mount and mutter curses.
- For winching you will want the off-road kit, and also about 25' of 3/8" chain. Grade 70 chain in this length, with grab hooks at the ends (handy) is available at truck-stops and online as "Load Binder chain". Often cheaper than getting bulk chain cut to length, and then purchasing the hooks.
- Read Bill Burke's notes on using the hi-Lift at http://www.bb4wa.com. He knows his stuff, and attending a real-time class of his is largely a lesson in the wonder and utility of this simple device.
- If mounted in the open, try for the front of your vehicle. If in the back it will quickly become encrusted with dust and grime. Clean and lube before using it (water can work in a crunch if the pins are sticking and not ratcheting).
-Erik
- Maasdam Jackmate attachment very useful to simplify winching, spreading, clamping, etc. About 30$, available online at http://www.quadratec.com (updated, thanks) when I got ours. The new top clamp on the hi-Lift Xtreme looks to be essentially the same thing.
- The hole spacing on the 48" and the 60" is slightly different. Over 3' the spacing is off by .5 hole, meaning if you made a mount that uses the holes to mount a 48", your new 60" won't fit. This makes you cranky as you have to re-drill the mount and mutter curses.
- For winching you will want the off-road kit, and also about 25' of 3/8" chain. Grade 70 chain in this length, with grab hooks at the ends (handy) is available at truck-stops and online as "Load Binder chain". Often cheaper than getting bulk chain cut to length, and then purchasing the hooks.
- Read Bill Burke's notes on using the hi-Lift at http://www.bb4wa.com. He knows his stuff, and attending a real-time class of his is largely a lesson in the wonder and utility of this simple device.
- If mounted in the open, try for the front of your vehicle. If in the back it will quickly become encrusted with dust and grime. Clean and lube before using it (water can work in a crunch if the pins are sticking and not ratcheting).
-Erik
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teotwaki
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ntsqd
Heretic Car Camper
Something to note if you have an ARB or similar bumper with shackle points is that you can lift off the 'U' of a shackle. I've done it a couple times, the first being when installing the front bumper on Patch.
Those making a box type of bumper can include, if there's room, a large ID tube that fits over the hook of the jack. Cut this tube just a bit shorter than the depth of engagement of the hook. You end up with a round hole in a verticle face of the bumper that the jack's hook fits into.
Gives a secure place to jack from.
Those making a box type of bumper can include, if there's room, a large ID tube that fits over the hook of the jack. Cut this tube just a bit shorter than the depth of engagement of the hook. You end up with a round hole in a verticle face of the bumper that the jack's hook fits into.
Gives a secure place to jack from.