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09-04-2007, 04:53 PM
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Re: Newbie offroader...Read this.
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Originally Posted by BigBill
Thanks for the information. I spoke with the lead off-road instructor at Lynch Hummer and he too is not a huge proponent of the hi-lift jack and went so far as to say that it should be used as a last ditch effort.
I ended up leaving the jack at home as I didn't have a safe way of attaching it to my vehicle and it never was an issue of not having it. Several of the guys on my trip (which was awesome) had them anyway.
I agree that if you forget something, generally you will be in a situation someday when you really need the item you forgot! Hopefully at that point I will have a way to safely secure the jack to my vehicle.
Bill
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I've seen a hi-lift jack save countless asses while out on the trail. Take it with you. You will need it someday..... |
09-04-2007, 05:52 PM
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Re: Newbie offroader...Read this.
Does anyone know if those inflatable jack bags work,do they go up high enough when needed offroad.
It seams it would be easy wedging them in a tight spot. 
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09-04-2007, 06:08 PM
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Re: Newbie offroader...Read this.
The Hi-Lift Jack is a great tool but it can be dangerous.
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09-05-2007, 03:19 AM
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Re: Newbie offroader...Read this.
Make sure you lube/WD-40 the Hi-Lift jack before every use/trip. One time mine seized up on me in the "up" position. I called Hi-Lift for help and they told me to take a hammer to "tap" it.. which swung the handle up with enough force to break my jaw if my face was 2 inch closer.. which is the reason why it can be dangerous, and why you should ALWAYS stick a big rock (or at least the spare) under the truck BEFORE going under it -- if you're using the Hi-Lift to suspend the truck.
Still, I would never consider off-roading without it. At Rubicon, I blew a bead while my truck is downhill & sideways, wedged between big rocks, in pitch darkness, and freezing temperature, with both of my kids sleeping in the back seat. Without the Hi-Lift (and H2Rocks  ), I don't think any other recovery device could get me out as quickly, safely and without any damage to my rig. |
09-05-2007, 11:41 AM
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Re: Newbie offroader...Read this.
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