| Author | Message | ||
     Donald McFarlane (Dsmcf) Member Username: Dsmcf Post Number: 90 Registered: 11-2003 |
For those that didn't see the announcement in this month's American Hunter. Hi-Lift now have a cool new toy (at least it looks that way, I'll let you know when I get it...) which acts as an adaptor onto a hi-lift to enable you to jack up a(n alloy) wheel (or other wheel with suitable holes), directly. A couple of nylon straps with hooks on the end that grab ahold of your alloys. Assuming it works in practice like it sounds in theory, should be great. About $30 from them, called "Lift-Mate". They don't show it on their website yet, but if you call them up they can send you a PDF flyer. For the record, I have no affiliation or other commercial interest in this. | ||
| Lance Doyle (Discokayaker) New Member Username: Discokayaker Post Number: 18 Registered: 11-2003 |
Four Wheel Parts is carrying the product. Go here fo more info. http://www.4wheelparts.com/product2.asp?imseqn=317&occlass=HILI&cat=ACC I ordered one last week for my DII that has a stock bumper and no sliders yet. We'll see how it works. . . Lance | ||
| Frank Rafka (Mongosd2) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Mongosd2 Post Number: 366 Registered: 02-2003 |
Great another thing to kill your self with...Not preachin', but I only use my Hi-Lift when I have no other option...after getting popped in the chin and almost breaking my jaw, I go out of my way to not use the POS...And YES I have a clue on how to use use it and maintain it... Frank | ||
| Rick Neff (Lostinboston) Senior Member Username: Lostinboston Post Number: 276 Registered: 06-2003 |
Ouch. I use mine often but with caution and not near anything valuable, other then the rover. I am a bit confused with this new thing though. If the straps go on the wheel then onto the lift, would the rotational torque pull the lift into the vehicle? The wheel has to be further out then the base of the hi-lift. It appears to be a good idea, but id be skepticle. that being said, if it works well ill order it in a second. with 12" shocks lifting a wheel by jacking up on the sliders isnt fun. | ||
| Frank Rafka (Mongosd2) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Mongosd2 Post Number: 370 Registered: 02-2003 |
those things are just plain dangerous...it doesn't take much for the lifting mechanism to get buggered up with dirt or rust. Lifting is never issue, just when lower under the ful wieght of the truck...short of being on a trail, with no other options, buy a heavy duty floor jack... | ||
| Keith Mitchell (Keith_indy) Member Username: Keith_indy Post Number: 42 Registered: 12-2003 |
I've never had a problem with hi-lift in the 6 years I've owned one. Lube it before every use, and keep clear of that handle, as you found out. You are right, they can be dangerous, which is why the instructions say the following: http://www.hi-lift.com/Instruction%20pages/page%20images/pg5%20chock-block.gif [quote]Always place the hand against the steel standard (bar) with the handle clip holding it up before moving the reversing latch. This will prevent the handle from moving up and down rapidly, which could cause serious injury or death if it comes into contact with any part of your body. Always keep your head out of the travel path of the handle. Lowering the load can be dangerous. Keep your head clear of the path of the handle. During lowering, the weight of the load pushes UP against the Jack's handle. If you hands slip off the handle, or if the handle is horizontal when you move the reversing latch, it may move up very quickly. If your head is in the handle's travel path, it could strike you, causing serious injury or death.[/quote] | ||
| Frank Rafka (Mongosd2) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Mongosd2 Post Number: 371 Registered: 02-2003 |
Like I said, I know how to use it and while lower it, got pulled into the lift because the lowering mechanism bent because of the weight of the truck. I do maintain it, lubed it before each, but the problem is the weight of these trucks... | ||
| Keith Mitchell (Keith_indy) Member Username: Keith_indy Post Number: 43 Registered: 12-2003 |
Good point about the weight, and something I hadn't thought of. The Hi-Lift jack is only rated at 4660lbs, where as their tested capacity is 7000lbs. The 03 Discovery is rated at 4576 lbs for the curb weight. Add on gear, gas, etc, and you would easily exceed the rated capacity of the jack. Looks like I'll be looking for a replacement for the hi-lift. | ||
| Rick Neff (Lostinboston) Senior Member Username: Lostinboston Post Number: 278 Registered: 06-2003 |
I got a farm jack from Harbour freight tools. It claims to e rated at 6000 lbs. I havnt tried it yet though but looks idneticle to my hi-lift. | ||
| Bill Bettridge (Billb) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Billb Post Number: 1446 Registered: 02-2002 |
Keith - I doubt you'll ever be lifting the entire weight of your truck with a jack - any jack. At most 1/3 or 1/2 the weight. Hi-lift is certainly up to the task. Bill | ||
| Eric N (Eric_n) New Member Username: Eric_n Post Number: 34 Registered: 01-2004 |
One thing that I do like about the new wheel attachment is that now you can get a wheel out of the mud a little bit safer if you are trying to get unstuck. The farther that highlift jaw gets away from it's base the more dangerous it is. With long travel shocks using a highlift on a bumper or slider to get a wheel off the ground can be pretty pointless and dangerous. At least this gives you a little bit more of a slip free jacking point and your jacking up the wheel directly and not jacking up the truck until you run out of suspension travel so that your wheel starts coming off the ground. I think it is a good thing to have. Only draw back though is if you want to change the tire. You'll have to stack wood or rocks or some thing under your axle to keep it off the ground while you change the tire. |
