Hi-lift mount

[dp7197]

I purchased the www.fjmount.com after searching for a Hi-Lift Mount for my JKU. I had never seen it before, but after installing it, I am happy with how it works. Since I have JCR sliders, I have a small piece of rubber between the slider and my jack base. This way the weight of the jack is supported by the slider and the mount just holds it in place.

From the driver's seat, the jack is almost invisible. Could it possibly contact a tree when in the woods and off-camber? I am sure there could be that chance. I did not want it on my tailgate hinges and would be worried about it on my hood and have heard that it interferes with the washer nozzles. I don't have an AEV tire carrier/mount, though I do like it.

A Hi-Lift has it's place, and like most recovery equipment, having it is worthless without the knowledge of how to properly and safely use it.

 

[rlynch356]

ON my defender its on the ARB bull bar... grade 8 bolts but i really want to move it to the rear of the truck. If you have the option i would place it anywhere but on the front of a truck. on the hood seems like an especially bad idea since its just bolted to sheet metal. that and you will probably drop it on the hood if you use it.

my 2 cents - But for the jeep its going on the rear tire carrier.

 

[JKU87]

I mounted the Hi-Lift behind the stinger on the front bumper. Easy to access, and no worries about mud and stuff. Plus am able to use Bolt Lock spare tire locks to keep it locked in place, when hiking away from the Jeep.
While mine is a 60" and looks stupid as heck, I've seen 48" Hi-Lifts mounted basically the same way, and that looked pretty good (kind of an "explorer's rig" look).
In any case, I found it did not make quite an 1/8" difference in ride height up front, and keep that much more weight available to be on the rear carrier.
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BTW: I bought the 60" figuring it could always be shortened, but not lengthened. My old 48" Hi-Lift ran a bit short on lifted rigs, so figured to give this a try.

I like this a lot. Would just need to figure out how I'd set it up on my rig.

 

[JKU87]

 

[Kmrtnsn]

Out of sight, out of the elements. Can't even see it in my rear view mirror.

 

[Comanche Scott]

I like this a lot. Would just need to figure out how I'd set it up on my rig.

One thing to keep in mind about front mounting; There is a balance to the height. Too high and it gets in the way of the headlights, too low and it gets in the way of people seeing the turn signals.
So that is something to look at when you get ready to build your brackets.
I parked in the street, turned on the flashers, then hopped in the daily driver and came towards it from about two blocks away. It seemed to me, there is only about an inch of elevation between blocking the headlight beam close in, and blocking the turn signals from oncoming drivers.
Hth,

Scott

 

[expedition4x4]

Out of sight, out of the elements. Can't even see it in my rear view mirror.

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I use the same system for mine, it is great.

 

[mikeJKUR]

I purchased the www.fjmount.com after searching for a Hi-Lift Mount for my JKU. I had never seen it before, but after installing it, I am happy with how it works. Since I have JCR sliders, I have a small piece of rubber between the slider and my jack base. This way the weight of the jack is supported by the slider and the mount just holds it in place.

From the driver's seat, the jack is almost invisible. Could it possibly contact a tree when in the woods and off-camber? I am sure there could be that chance. I did not want it on my tailgate hinges and would be worried about it on my hood and have heard that it interferes with the washer nozzles. I don't have an AEV tire carrier/mount, though I do like it.

A Hi-Lift has it's place, and like most recovery equipment, having it is worthless without the knowledge of how to properly and safely use it.

That is nice. Any more pictures?

 

[Kmrtnsn]

I use the same system for mine, it is great.View attachment 274303

Both of my bumpers are steel, and notched for Hi-lift use. I also have a bug full of the popular Hi-Lift accessories; (Jack-jaw (will lift from my step/sliders), Lift-Mate, Jackmate, and extra rings so I have most any occasion covered but the funny thing is the one item I have used more than anything else is that shovel. Those Quick-grip mounts are awesome.

 

[Jeep or Tacoma]

I bought the Rugged Ridge mounting bracket for the rear tailgate hinges for about $75. While there are a few bad reviews regarding fit and installation difficulties, I personally had no issues at all. It's been on there now for a couple of years, the Hi-lift is always in it, and I've had no negative results with frequent heavy off road use.
I dont like the hood mounts - one slip of the wrist while installing and you've got a busted windshield or a badly dented hood. And dittos on bob's above post.

I have this and on rough washboard roads it rattle like a snake in tall grass,, Drove me crazy on my last outing I have mounted others on the front bull bar and had better results

 

[codesertrat]

I have this and on rough washboard roads it rattle like a snake in tall grass,, Drove me crazy on my last outing I have mounted others on the front bull bar and had better results

I put a couple of wraps of heavy masking tape around the bottom of the HiLift beam where it interfaces with the base to stop the rattling.

 

[jeepovich]

I think this is the best place to mount it. It is a dead space anyway, the lift is bolted down (safety factor) and the lift is clean and rust free. I also have a bottle jack and used that most of the time but there are time when there is no substitute for HiLift. Some times I don't touch HiLift for over a year and that is why it is important to keep it out of elements.

 

[Kmrtnsn]

Are your fridge and boxes strapped down on a sliding drawer?

 

[Xtreme XJ]

IMHO, before you decide to purchase/secure a Hi-Lift Jack, do you really need one? Or, is your purchase based on "everyone else has one." Your stock jack may be perfect (and perhaps safer) in most situations. If you add a lift to your JK, then you do need a way to "reach" the vehicle with your stock jack, so see this: http://www.aev-conversions.com/shop/products/tools-accessories/jk-jack-base

Now, don't get me wrong... I have a Hi-Lift Jack and use it VERY regularly, but not to change a tire or simply "lift" my vehicle. I use it for many things a stock jack cannot do... Backwards winching (my winch is the front), lifting me up off of high-centered rocks when I'm stuck (I lift from my rock rails; if you don't have rock rails IMHO you do not need a Hi-lift Jack), lifting the vehicle when I'm on ice (I then use the Jack Mate to "bite" into the ice rather than the flat plate at the bottom).

All that said... a Hi-Lift Jack is a very dangerous tool. Use it wisely and carefully. Don't fail to practice with it when not under duress and follow the manufacturer's safety instructions exactly.

X2 for the most part... While I run an XJ and have a Hi-Lift I bought a relatively cheap aluminium 1.5 ton floor jack. and mounted it in the XJ... I've changed tires with both (the predominate reason to have one) and found the floor jack MUCH more user friendly and stable... with the Hi-Lift I need to stretch out the suspension before the tire gets off the ground... the floor jack is a few pumps & the tire is starting to lift.
Like I said I have both and will keep the Hi-Lift in it's mount on the roof rack, but will likely use the floor jack for much of my jacking needs... just another angle to ponder...

 

[jscherb]