DIY Hi-Lift and Tool Mounts

Yah, right.

29.99 + $17.88 (shipping) + $9.54 (customs) = $58.00 USD = $75.00 CAD

I can buy the parts (2 super fists and 2 packs of minis) for cheaper on our crappy amabomb for $40 CAD with my free shipping.

We get screwed up here.

 

Thanks for your help, guys!

I'll figure it out.

 

Just saw that and replied

 

Wow, you do get screwed up there. Sounds like Amazon would be the way to go then

 

Are you still selling these? Also, awesome write up !

 

I don't think the OP was ever selling them. More of providing the details on how he made his so others can make them, too. If you are looking to buy a similar item, I found these mounts that were designed for Jeep hoods for $38 shipped on Amazon (

$29 AUXMART High Lift Jack Mount Hood Bracket Replacement for Jeep Wrangler CJ 1944-1986/ YJ 1987-1995/TJ 1997-2006- Pair, Black

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CSAIZY2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1). I used the OP's design to make additional tool mounts for shovel, axe, etc.

EDIT: The Jeep mounts attach the same way as the OP's mounts.. t-nuts and bolts; unless you would rather revers the bolt and use the head in the rail. Up to you.

 

Or there's multiple fab shops that make quick fist holders for the bed rails. Relentless is probably the most common ones I've seen.

 

Here's mine. I used aluminum instead of steel, and only spaced the hangers an inch off the rail as my shovel is pretty small. Worked out great though.

 

Lot's of great info

 

SUBBED!

 

I built the jack mount and got it installed, but the mounts keep pulling out of the rails. What is the correct T-slot dimensions?

 

Used my leftover t-nuts to make axe and shovel mounts. Quite proud of myself.

 

5/8" high x 9/16" slot depth x 3/8"-16 tapped though.

$24 Te-Co 41406T Black Oxide 1018 Steel Tapped Through T-Slot Nut, 3/8"-16 TPI, 5/8" Height x 7/8" Width x 9/16" Table Slot (Pack of 5)

https://www.amazon.com/T-Slot-Finish-Tapped-Through-Threads/dp/B009SWGLHW

 

My solution with a Softopper. Details here https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/diy-hi-lift-jack-mount-with-a-softopper.443016/

 

Thanks, yeah I originally ordered the wrong ones.

 

It's this 48" or 60"?

 

Just cooked one of these up tonight. Thanks for the idea!
Took maybe 30 minutes. Rock solid.

 

With 33s and 3" lift, would I need a 60" or could I get away with a 48"? Id like to mount mine under my toolbox across the truck, but if I need 60", then I need 60"

 

I plan to redo the mounts for the recovery tracks by dropping them a couple of inches before extending out to catch the tracks. Will allow using knobs for attaching to the rails instead of using bolts.