Hi-lift on rear bumper

[James86004]

I have mine mounted on the rear and it gets filthy there. I carry rags, brake cleaner, and an aerosol lubricant which I use right before I use it. If it is on the front and getting too filthy, you are following too close :sombrero:

 

[SpencerFitch]

My spare wheel is on a carrier, so no load on the door hinges.

I thought disco back door hinges are a bit beafier than series/defender ones. And even then, usually it's the doorframes that crack on series/defender.

I don't think it would be much of an issue on a disco.


Make sure to post up a pic of it's final location:ylsmoke:

Too many haters here.

But the disco back door hinges are KNOWN for breaking, which is why alot of people are against mounting a gas can back there.

 

[getlost4x4]

a hi-lift has its uses. i have been knocked out (only a few seconds) when i got hit by my handle when the jack slipped out from under the bumper.

i use mine when i get high centered to put rocks under the tires. although now that i have a jeep with plastic bumpers again, i leave the hi-lift in the storage shed.

 

[JIMBO]

:sombrero: I have always carried (35 yr's) inside my 4x4's and as long as you secureit--no danger

I've also got tiedowns right behind my front seats for the HiLift/recovery box--depends on the load requirements

:costumed-smiley-007:wings: JIMBO

 

[Alaska Mike]

Disassemble it.
The mechanism can be easily removed from the "track" and secured inside the vehicle, where it will remain clean and properly lubricated. The non-moving parts can stay outside where you have it mounted, and a cheap sleeve can be easily made to keep it more or less clean.

Time shouldn't be an issue here. If you don't have the time to install a pin or bolt, you shouldn't be using a HiLift.

 

[David Harris]

Disassemble it.
The mechanism can be easily removed from the "track" and secured inside the vehicle, where it will remain clean and properly lubricated. The non-moving parts can stay outside where you have it mounted, and a cheap sleeve can be easily made to keep it more or less clean.

Time shouldn't be an issue here. If you don't have the time to install a pin or bolt, you shouldn't be using a HiLift.

I like this idea. It's not like you're using a Hi-Lift everyday.

 

[R_Lefebvre]

seeing how you've posted this here too...that thing is 100% useless. You have no sliders or aftermarket bumpers, so you have absolutely no place to jack from...and good luck after one winter with that thing outside....

I got mine before my bumpers to use as a winch.

 

[AxeAngel]

48" hi lift fits in rear passenger footwell with no problems. Totally hidden and away from the elements.

-Sam

 

[Nonimouse]

Always is a PITA to find a place to put a hi-lift

Had mine well over 20 years and I keep it in the garage unless I am specifically training someone to use it.

I disagree with the dangerous bit though - it's all down to knowing how to use it and how to maintain it. They do make a good strong (but very slow winch) and they are very good for breaking beads on tyres. But a Tirfor fits in the vehicle better and a bottle jack under the chassis breaks beads just a s well. As for lifting and slewing; well we've all been there or will be there one day; on your own, no mobile signal, high centered.... But a bottle jack will sort that to.

Thing is David has fitted his hi-lift where he wants to fit it at the moment. He is planning to change bumpers et al to suit. If he finds it's not right for what he does with his vehicle, then that's a lesson learned. If it works then fine. I for one don't like front mounted hi-lifts (it's illegal here in the UK albeit a nice 'grey' law) but that's to with being hit by a car when I was a kid and surviving as well as having kids of my own. Hell I even smoothed off my ARB!

David, might I suggest if you stick with the mount, that you wrap the jack. If you find an old wet suit, cut off a leg and use it as a sock, cinch it into place with a couple of re-useable zip ties. Don't use WD40 to lubricate the works as it attracts water after a while, use motorcycle chain oil.

Oh and you are right about the tow hitch hitting first, even if the hitch wasn't there you would hit the bottom edge of the bumper or the corners - unless of course you were dropping down steps....

 

[R_Lefebvre]

And the step would have to be *just* right.

They sell a neoprene sock to cover hilifts, I've got one, seems to work ok, but you still need to keep it lubed. It prevents it from getting covered in dirt, but it still gets wet.

Interesting idea on the chain oil.

 

[Nonimouse]

The best stuff I have found is from Duck and looks a lot like flat Guiness

 

[mongosd2]

Always is a PITA to find a place to put a hi-lift

Had mine well over 20 years and I keep it in the garage unless I am specifically training someone to use it.

I disagree with the dangerous bit though - it's all down to knowing how to use it and how to maintain it. They do make a good strong (but very slow winch) and they are very good for breaking beads on tyres. But a Tirfor fits in the vehicle better and a bottle jack under the chassis breaks beads just a s well. As for lifting and slewing; well we've all been there or will be there one day; on your own, no mobile signal, high centered.... But a bottle jack will sort that to.

Thing is David has fitted his hi-lift where he wants to fit it at the moment. He is planning to change bumpers et al to suit. If he finds it's not right for what he does with his vehicle, then that's a lesson learned. If it works then fine. I for one don't like front mounted hi-lifts (it's illegal here in the UK albeit a nice 'grey' law) but that's to with being hit by a car when I was a kid and surviving as well as having kids of my own. Hell I even smoothed off my ARB!

David, might I suggest if you stick with the mount, that you wrap the jack. If you find an old wet suit, cut off a leg and use it as a sock, cinch it into place with a couple of re-useable zip ties. Don't use WD40 to lubricate the works as it attracts water after a while, use motorcycle chain oil.

Oh and you are right about the tow hitch hitting first, even if the hitch wasn't there you would hit the bottom edge of the bumper or the corners - unless of course you were dropping down steps....

Not dangerous...WOW:Wow1:...you know what, keep it on the bumper, exposed to the elements and please post the accident report of when the thing fails.
This is stupid, the OP doesn't have ANY PLACE TO JACK FROM on his truck!. No bumpers, sliders and is using it to change tires, when a simple bottle jack works fine and is a 1000 times safer. Even with the 32" tires he's planning on installing. Have fun hand winching it also...

WOW, just plain WOW, not dangerous

 

[Nonimouse]

I do believe if you read it carefully I said "I disagree with the dangerous bit though - it's all down to knowing how to use it and how to maintain it."
I've done the relevant bit in bold to help

As for no where to use it from; need is the mother of all invention

Give the bloke a break; each to his own, don't knock it until you've tried it

 

[mongosd2]

I do believe if you read it carefully I said "I disagree with the dangerous bit though - it's all down to knowing how to use it and how to maintain it."
I've done the relevant bit in bold to help

As for no where to use it from; need is the mother of all invention

Give the bloke a break; each to his own, don't knock it until you've tried it

trying to help the guy out...couple of things:

#1. He lives in a area where they use roadsalt...keeping it outside, during winter is stupid and will kill the jack
#2. He has no place to jack from on the truck. Nowhere, plain and simple. So my comment about keeping it the garage is based on that
#3. Even with 32" tires, the factory bottle jack works great for changing a tire, even off road

and they are dangerous...

 

[JIMBO]

:sombrero: Heh Heh, I've got a hydraulic jack/sissor jack/12vdc jack and a HiJack

I use the HiJack 99% of the times, cause it's SO ANGLE adjustable/quick and I don't (usually) have to get underneath the Jeep !!

Run what ya brung !!

:costumed-smiley-007:bike_rider: JIMBO