Hi-Lift

[off-roader]

60" definitely. I've already maxed out a 48" twice!:Wow1:

But then again I use them rock crawling and many times when you need one, the only place you have to place the highlift is in a hole!!

Had to use a 6x4 and a highlift jack stand to extend it enough to raise my rig.

 

[CharlieV]

60" is the way to go for use as a recovery tool. Read Bruce Elfstrom's Hi-Lift article in OJ.

 

[ttora4runner]

So would say then a 60" for a 4runner with about 2.5" of lift would work?

Anyone have the base plate thing? Is it worth buying?

 

[TEJASYOTA]

60"....

 

[evilfij]

I have a 60in I have not touched for about 8 years since I saw someone nearly killed by one (he was knocked out and lost an eye). Be safe and always leave the handle in the upright position and stand back from it.

 

[99wj]

the 60 is a friggin beast, i laid it across a small crevase that would have ate my rig... and put the driver side on it and just drove across, it dident even flex or anything. Was definitly worth the $50

 

[zjsheller]

i think the 60 is definately a better way to go. 2 reasons: first, you will have a tougher time outgrowing it. i know i almost bought the 48 and it wouldn't have worked at my current jeep height. second, the hi-lift is used for more than just lifting. just 2 weeks ago i had to use it to winch myself out of a little jam. its nice to have that extra 12" when pulling.