Hi-Lift Action Pics

I'm usless on this kind of stuff so that's why I'm asking this question!

Can someone explain (step by step) how the jack is going to help in this particular picture?

Jack up the truck, but then what?

 

Find some big rocks on the ground or pull some 2x4s out of your bed and put them under your front wheel to get you off your high center. Then lower it down and drive away.

 

Thank you!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrfbR4REV-s



I've actually pulled my truck out of mud before purchasing a winch, with the extreme attachments you can use the hilift like a comalong, plus you can pry open doors and what not in case of trail or even roll over damage


http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=how+to+use+a+hi-lift&qpvt=how+to+use+a+hi-lift&FORM=VDRE



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSPbDwnUC-M

 

The Safe Jack looks pretty cool for some situations.

 

I have to say the Hi-lift has paid for itself a few times.

 

He could be high centered. When you lift the truck the tires get traction instead of your frame resting on the ground

 

Makes sense. I keep chain in the truck anyways. multiple shackles and other gear too.

 

trail was washed away and I hit the brakes just in time. high centered stuck with useless front tires.



climbed out the window





started lifting and digging down



filled under front tire and used hi lift base flipped over for padding/traction before lowering her down

 

Used it not just when ive been stuck but to change tires, move sheds, straighten a bumper, pull trucks on trailers and tree removal, best tool for 80$ I have ever bought. I leave it in the toolbox instead of clamped since its easier to toss in there and prevents it from walking away easily.

 

well, there are some square bed stake esque pockets on the bed rails under the plastic caps, you may be able to make something with that. i wouldnt put a ton of weight on it but it could defintley support a hi-lift and a mount.

 

The above photos show how NOT to use the Hi-Lift. Owners did not read their instruction manual.

^ This is the right way. When not jacking the handle needs to be in the upright position and clipped to the steel bar.

 

Yup, you are right!

When I took that picture, I was in the garage of my friend who installed my sliders... I didn't know how to use a Hi-Lift and didn't own one...

a week later I bought mine and realized that the handle should be clipped to the bar... and noticed that both of the pins go into the bar this way...

That is why you need to put the handle in the upright position!

Well observed, BTW

 

i always put the handle up all the way so its not in my way when walking. didnt even notice both pins go in that way.

 

I'm still breaking the rules though. Those other guys like myself left the jack unattended which is a HUGE NO NO.

I was by myself so instead of taking pics I should of been working fast due to my unsecured load

Ive seen someones face almost taken off because they had the handle down in the release mode. His face was about 1/4" away as the handle flew up at supersonic speed.

They don't call them widow makers for nothing. I'm not proud of it, but I have dropped 3 trucks using a hi lift - each time was due to improper use. If you have some common sense and follow the rules these jack are safe. If you don't follow the rules are are a dumb ass it's time to increase your healthcare coverage and life insurance.

 

Do you have a 2nd gen bed rail system installed?

Edit: I read your build blog. I see you bought it used from TW. This is the #1 mod on my list.

 

Old thread, I know, just thought I'd kick it forward.

One of the nice things you can do for yourself if you have to change a rear tire off road is to strap the axle to the frame. That way you don' have to jack through all the suspension travel. I use a properly rated ratchet strap to do it. It works great.

 

Or two cheap homedepot ratchets....

 

Where is that curved slider lift/mount sold?

 

If I had some square tube in my back yard I'd make you one. Only have round right now.