Newbie offroader...Read this.

[SR1355]

I use the tow hooks as lift points for hi-lift jack. Works pretty good but make sure you get the 60" hi-lift. I have the 48" and it runs out of room pretty fast...

[stagger_lee]

Do you use the highlift straps with the hooks or just jack to hook? Good idea. Did it feel pretty safe?

[SR1355]

Originally Posted by stagger_lee

Do you use the highlift straps with the hooks or just jack to hook? Good idea. Did it feel pretty safe?

It felt pretty solid for the most part. I just use hooks and jack, no strap. I wish H3 had all four tow hooks instead of three. I've also used rocky road rails but they sure flex and I get an uncomfortable feeling in my stomach...

Cris B winch mount also works for getting both front tires of the ground, need to match sure you have it balanced correctly. With all of these lifts I would never get under truck without some form of blocking, whether jack stands, rocks, or logs....

BeBs has H20 bumpers on her rig which I'm sure she can use to jack truck up from.

[stagger_lee]

SR1355 Yeah I figured bebes bumpers would work, they look bulletproof. Im not surprised about the rocky road rails. I wonder if the GM rails are any better? With 4 points of contact to the frame I imagine they would be a bit stronger.

H2Finally Same thing happened to me a while back. I used to have a 85 4runner had both rear wheels up in the air jacking from the center of the bumper, would not come down. Tapped with a hammer and almost took my head off. I lost respect, or gained respect rather for the high lift at that point. I read your story about the Rubicon. Pretty impressive. Big suck sluice huh?

fourfourto SOLD!! Excellent video representation. Thanks!

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by stagger_lee

SR1355 Yeah I figured bebes bumpers would work, they look bulletproof.

They're solid enough to support the vehicle, but you'll still need the hook/strap attachment for the hi-lift. There aren't any flat areas on those bumpers except the area around the rear hitch.