jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
I see a lot of vehicles with the high lift jack. Wondering on the Liberty where you can use the jack where it has plastic bumpers?:rappel:
Hi Lift jack
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Wouldn't be a good idea to use it on any plastic. On wrangler's it's easy because we can lift from the stock bumpers or sliders if we have them.
They do make attachments for the jack that allow you to hook it up to a tire, or other locations.
2 suggestions...
Get a pair rock sliders, you can use them as a jacking point.
Find a different type of jack that you can put underneath the vehicle and lift from the frame.
For the most part hi-lifts are a little over rated. I've used mine twice in 3 years. They do have their uses, and can be used for more than just lifting up your vehicle, but they're not that stable and making working with a slightly dangerous job.
They do make attachments for the jack that allow you to hook it up to a tire, or other locations.
2 suggestions...
Get a pair rock sliders, you can use them as a jacking point.
Find a different type of jack that you can put underneath the vehicle and lift from the frame.
For the most part hi-lifts are a little over rated. I've used mine twice in 3 years. They do have their uses, and can be used for more than just lifting up your vehicle, but they're not that stable and making working with a slightly dangerous job.
phxtoad
Adventurer
Hi Lift Adaptor
If you get Boulder Bars, or some other heavy duty rock rails then you can use a Hi-Lift. Mopar nerf bars will not support the weight of the vehicle.
Otherwise you can fabricate one of these things I invented with my own little pea-brain. It's not KJ specific. It'll probably work on most unibody vehicles...
More pics on my Cardomain page
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/683398/7
BE CAREFUL!
Todd
PS my current email is toad40@cox.net if you want a .pdf
If you get Boulder Bars, or some other heavy duty rock rails then you can use a Hi-Lift. Mopar nerf bars will not support the weight of the vehicle.
Otherwise you can fabricate one of these things I invented with my own little pea-brain. It's not KJ specific. It'll probably work on most unibody vehicles...
More pics on my Cardomain page
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/683398/7
BE CAREFUL!
Todd
PS my current email is toad40@cox.net if you want a .pdf
2500Adventures
Adventurer
You can also use the rear or front hitch if you have it on your rig.
jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
Going to be putting a rear hitch on soon. Having trouble finding a front hitch.
Layonnn
Adventurer
2006KJSPORT4x4 said:
I'd advise against this unless it is absolute emergency. I use my rockrails to lift the back end up. One day, while swapping out the BFG for SS LTB's before i went on the trail, i decided to try the hitch technique in my driveway. As soon as i had it lifted, i stepped back to check out the situation. Only one wheel was in the air and the 48" jack had a definite tilt to it. This is on concrete and pretty level driveway, aka ideal conditions. With the slightest push, i could make it fall over left or right.
Much safer to use on a side of the vehicle or on the front/rear corners, not in the middle.
(also, in the picture above, the jack handle should never be left in that position when under load. It should always be left in the up position)
jeepmedic46
Expedition Leader
Should be putting rock rails on in the spring. Thank you for that advice:archaeolo
phxtoad
Adventurer
Agreed! I just learned the proper technique in the latest Overland Journal. A great article. Everyone should get a copy and read it!
In that pic above, both wheels are off the ground. Given the geometry, there's no way to just get one wheel off the ground with suspension droop. It was VERY unstable, too. From the rear, I'd imagine it's even more unstable given the more acute angle to the front (or rear) wheels and longer moment arm. Definitely use a bottle jack first if you can. I consider the Hi-Lift for emergencies only.
Todd