HiLift mount on tire carrier

[KenP]

I couldn't firgure out a good place or method for locating the HiLift, so I bolted it on.

I used two, 3"x 1/2" grade 8 bolts with shoulders, lock washers and Nylock nuts.

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CslRkH2:
How big is the base you use?

I really like the install Ken...but with the GOBI ladder I don't think it would work for me. I'm going to have to find something soon...

You should get one of these... Handle Keeper </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Velcro for the handle. They even include it in this kit.


Mount it to your ladder.

[KenP]

I couldn't firgure out a good place or method for locating the HiLift, so I bolted it on.

I used two, 3"x 1/2" grade 8 bolts with shoulders, lock washers and Nylock nuts.

[rodster]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CslRkH2:
How big is the base you use? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It's the one pictured here: http://www.hi-lift.com/products/offroadbase.htm Can't say that I ever measured it but I'd guess it to be 10 inches square.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I'm going to have to find something soon...[cough] hi-lift mount for the stealth rack[cough cough]

Hey has anyone heard from timgco in awhile??
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tomp:
Damn, I think I actually understood you

That's a good idea, thx Ken... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Yeah, ignore everything but this:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> I've got it! Use a bolt with a wrench size of 13mm and 2" in length and run it UP through the rail and secure it with a nut and lock washer. Put your jack on top running the bolts through the holes and use a couple of wing nuts to hold it down. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>You will need to trim up the rubber on top of the rack.

[KenP]

Piece of cake.

Finished product.

[KenP]

Oh, isn't our jack nice and shiney.

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:

Ken, did you mark your holes on the Hi-Lift so that you don't have to guess which ones to line back up with the bolts? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Just a shot of spray paint on all of it. Very ghetto, but only the 4k members of this board know that.

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Ipedog:
Don't try to go through an Airport with that! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Well, I could make some corny remark like "I don't think I'll be Hi-<STRIKE>lift</STRIKE>-jacking a plane anytime soon, so no worries" but I won't. It would probably cause me a visit by some suits.

[CslRkH2]

How big is the base you use?

I really like the install Ken...but with the GOBI ladder I don't think it would work for me. I'm going to have to find something soon...[cough] hi-lift mount for the stealth rack[cough cough]

Hey has anyone heard from timgco in awhile??

You should get one of these... Handle Keeper

[KenP]

Drilled a 1/2" hole all the way through the carrier and attached the bolts as seen in the pic above.

I then mounted the HiLift on the bolts and used one Nylock nut on one side. I didn't tighten it all the way.

When it's time to go wheeling I'll just pull the Nylock and replace it with another wingnut.

[rodster]

I like the look (a lot) as is. Can't imagine adding even a few more inches to the height!

[timgco]

Damn, I missed this whole thread! Nice job Ken!!!!! Looks good.

[Ipedog]

That think looks like some sort of comic book Death Ray! Don't try to go through an Airport with that!

[KenP]

On the otherside I used a wingnut.

The problem with mounting the jack back here is you will hit the tailgate when you lower it.

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tomp:
Any methods out there of mounting it on the OEM roof racks? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I haven't seen that, but it's probably because it's a PITA to get down and put up while you're on a trail.

However, if you want to do that here is how:

You MUST use a 13mm NUT, not threads, but wrench size, on the inside of the rack so it will fit snuggly in the underside grooves of the rack and not spin while tightening the bolt from above. You would need two of these to hold the jack in place.

Here's a pic of my CB antenna mount and you'll get a better understanding why this method is not a wise choice. Then you remove the bolt, the nut will fall, you'll have to pull the rack caps and.... PITA

Now if you used a bolt from the underside, you'd still need to find a way to hold it in place.

I've got it! Use a bolt with a wrench size of 13mm and 2" in length and run it UP through the rail and secure it with a nut and lock washer. Put your jack on top running the bolts through the holes and use a couple of wing nuts to hold it down.

Damn, that took me some time to get to, huh?

[KenP]

Thanks Tim.

[KenP]

You aren't kidding.

[KenP]

Yes, for now I am.

[rodster]

Nice work, <STRIKE>Macgyver</STRIKE> Ken. Very clever design!