TINY XJ 6
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- Loves Park IL
Has anyone else ever mounted a Hi-lift jack to the back side of the rear seat? I just finished mounting my 48" jack, and it fit great.
TTIWWOProcknxj said:By the way, I just carved a full size XJ out of a bar of soap. It's bitchin, man.
rocknxj said:It is more stable, convenient, and useful than other jacks.
Low Range said:Wouldnt have one myself,actually i do have one in my mountain jeep but have never used it. It is however broken down and bolted down in various places , them things are dangerous in my opinion as most guys dont put a chain or a strap between the axle and the frame? to prevent it from streching out the suspension before it starts to lift anything.
Whats wrong with a bottle jack these days anyway ?
pataterchip said:I like mine just fine have yet to use it but I love the clanking and banging sound it makes on either right or left turns as the handle slides back and forth because it is mounted laying down.
There is a rubber handle holder that works very well that is specifically designed for the hi lift.lowrange2 said:LOL put a bungie on it! Mine is on my roof rack with the handle mounted up and for a while everytime i hit a bump the handle poped up and clanked when it fell back down... A nice decorative bungie took care of that for me! Welcome to btw
I have to agree about them being dangerous. Dam thing weighs a ton and you better keep it clean and oiled. Play with it in your driveway so you will get the feel for it before you need it at night. Because of the weight I mounted mine as low in the body as it could go. Pop out the lower rear seat cuision and you can slide it right under the passenger seat. I use a bolt and a wing nut to bolt the base to the sheet metal the seat rides on. It's really not in the way at all and it's weight is low. A roof mounted high lift is stupid. If you have it up high you are increasing your chances of rollover. Same with rear tire carrier that mount the tire shovel and highlift up high. Bad plan. Heavy shit like axels.driveshafts,hatchet,chains, winch block all need to go under the rear seat or on the floor to keep them low. I run a 34x9.50x15 as a spare so I can lay it flat on the floor and still keep the rear seat. Nice and low. Same with lift. 4.5" and 35"tires. Any higher and add weight like a high lift to the roof and you better have full coverage insurance. I've been in 2 rollovers and have seen many more. You have been warned. Sorry it's off topic.Low Range said:Wouldnt have one myself,actually i do have one in my mountain jeep but have never used it. It is however broken down and bolted down in various places , them things are dangerous in my opinion as most guys dont put a chain or a strap between the axle and the frame? to prevent it from streching out the suspension before it starts to lift anything.
Whats wrong with a bottle jack these days anyway ?