Where Do You Like Your Hi-Lift?

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

http://www.safarigard.com/

It's made by Safari Gard to fit the three hole patern of the LR DII spare tire mount. You could possibly modify to fit any other bolt pattern or if your handy with a welder...

Kaymar also makes a unit with the Toyota 6x5.5" pattern

 

[OldSven]

Only if you have a tool box... Out of the weather if possible, will help you from not havine to paint it over an over.

 

[asteffes]

I store mine on the outside of the spare tire on the back door.
Easy to access if needed and and out of the way.

I've read in a few places that this can lead to the door hinges bending or cracking.

 

[tarbe]

Only if you have a tool box... Out of the weather if possible, will help you from not havine to paint it over an over.

Now that's a great place for it!

 

[+ d]

anyone have any experience storing a hi lift out side with this case?

http://www.jackguard.com/

I have it, but I don't keep mine outside... For me I find the case makes it much easier to store, handle and pack the hi-lift. Its actually quite a robust and well thought out design.

Plus to the unknowing it looks like you're rolling around with a serious assault rifle...:ar15:

 

[+ d]

I dunno if you can just photoshop a jerry can on the back of your truck and think that you won't run out of gas.

 

[60seriesguy]

Here's where mine is carried:

 

[tarbe]

I wish I could find the cable for the digital camera, 'cause I came up with what I think is a great alternative place to put my 60" hi-lift in my 80 series.

I often remove the center row of seats during hunting season and when wheeling if I am going to be alone or with just my son. A couple of M10x1.25x40mm bolts and the hi-lift is bolted right up against the vertical part of the floor board as it makes it's way to the foot well behind the front seats. Out of sight, out of the weather, secure in a wreck.

I can mount it on the Hanna or the ARB if I need to have the center seats. Otherwise, I think it is going to find a home right where it is

I should add that prior to this thread, I had never really considered putting it inside (kinda scary to have a 30lb chunk of cast iron in the cabin). Thanks to all for stimulating thought!

 

[Willman]

Here is what i did....

A cover coming soon to keep some of the weather out....

 

[BCJC]

willman, how is that setup working out for you? do you get much rattle/vibration from the swing arm when offroading? i'm looking at a similar setup, and would love to hear your input. i've read your build up thread, and am interested in field testing results! cheers

 

[michaelgroves]

For expedition use (i.e. where you are carrying a lot of weight), the place for heavy items is within the wheel base, and low down. Good luck trying to find a high-lift jack mounting point that fits those requirements! Plus, the jack must be accessible when you are stuck, and it might be a very dirty item when you have finished using it.

All things considered, both those spare wheel mounting positions look pretty good. On balance, it's probably preferable to have the jack outside the wheel, if the alternative is having the heavy wheel even further aft of the rear axle. Either way, you'll be taking the spare wheel off, of course, to use it as a jacking base in the marsh

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Well, i am now changing my view on this subject!

On our recent, very dusty trip to Baja i wanted to use my hi-lift at camp to pull my wheels off and check my brake squealing. Jacked it up fine, no problem, couldnt get it to come down because the pins were all mucked up with dirt and dust. Tried another hi-lift, same problem tons of crap in the pins. We ended up messing with them enough to get them to work, but mine is going to need a serious cleaning/lubing after this trip.

This happened with the lift on the rear of the truck and i will now either look to relocate it, or cover it somehow.

Thats my new .02 after this weekend

Thanks
Kevin

 

[tarbe]

Here is what I ended up doing...2 simple brackets of .2" X 2" stock. Fits right between the doors.

If I need the center seats and the Hi-Lift at the same time, it'll probably go on the Hanna.

 

[91xlt]

Where Do You Like Your Hi-Lift?


this is a kinda personal question....no?

 

[goodtimes]

...Jacked it up fine, no problem, couldnt get it to come down because the pins were all mucked up with dirt and dust. ...

Yup, that is a problem. You could keep a can of brake cleaner handy to spray off the pins before use, but definately do not use anything that leaves a residue (WD-40, Liquid Wrench, etc) as it will attract dirt and make it even worse the next time you use it.