Finally got a Hi-Lift...Well sort of...

[beachjeep]

Went to the local Elk Lodge earlier this week where Cummins Tools was having a truck load sale. Had this "Farm Jack" for $30.00 and mounted it to my rear roll bars. its the standard 48". Cant remember who posted the ideas for mounting but the 2 1/2" muffler clamps worked great on the base side. On the opposite side I actually used the crappy brake line relocation bracket with the muffler clamp I got with my RC lift, it was curved perfect. I like it, its Blue and yellow rather than your standard colors.

 

[Tug-n-pull]

Lube it up good and get it broken in. When you need it is no time to get it worken smooth. tug

 

[jps4jeep]

Hey, it works, who cares. I kinda like the color difference. Not for nothing, but a "real" Hi-lift has a different "top" where you can attach a chain to use it as a come-a-long or another pulling tool.

But again, who cares, if it lifts, awesome!!!!

 

[laneiac]

Thats a good looking jack, it will do the same thing a hi-lift will. Good purchase!

 

[beachjeep]

It actually did come with a top bolt on piece, I put it back on after I mounted it. couldnt pass it up for the money. Just hope it pulls through when I need it.

 

[Sully]

I like the color and where you mounted it.I want to mount mine in there too.

 

[OutOfStep]

My father-in-law has that same exact jack, he's used and abused it for years and never had any problems. Looks really good especially since your jeep is blue as well.

 

[graewulf]

Lookin' good...

 

[MerkL]

I bought a farm jack too. I got mine from Harbor Freight. I think mine was $25. You can't beat it for the price, and I've had no problems with mine. Great minds think alike!

 

[beachjeep]

Problem with LED tailights

I would agree with that

 

[L33TJ33P]

Hi-Lift is nothing more than a brand name. My Dad used the same type of Jack to bundle tobacco WAY back in the day. He refuses to even call it a "Hi-Lift" he calls it an equipment jack, which it is. what you have is no weaker than the brand name. good call.

 

[redrooster]

One small tip is to put wing nuts on your mounts so that you don't have to dig around for a wrench every time you need the jack.

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

I've got the same jack, no problems. Same mount too.

Use wingnuts so you can remove and remount the jack easily.

 

[phatyaspen]

where did you get that mount? i wanted to mount my hi-lift that way but couldnt find any mounts...can you give me a write up or a link to one of those mounts?

 

[beachjeep]

more 4wd questions

Just get some 2 1/2 inch muffler clamps or use the small 2 1/2 inch "ubolts" you can find at the hardware store with the plate at the bottom- will need the plate for the top end of the jack.

 

[phatyaspen]

hey man how big is that u bolt you are using to hold the top on? im using some big chain to hold it in place for now :lol:

 

[beachjeep]

Its actually the same 2 1/2 inch muffler clamp that I used for the top. Just needed a strip of metal to hold it on since it only goes through the lift with one end. See the pics - I used the brake line relocation bracket.

any 2 1/2 inch ubolt will work just make sure its long enough. hope this helps.