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We know you're good at jacking...

Discussion in 'Recovery' started by Subway4X4, Sep 1, 2017.

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Are you really good at jacking?

  1. Yes. And very safe.

    49 vote(s)
    22.6%

  2. Yes. But sometimes unsafe

    78 vote(s)
    35.9%

  3. No. I'm pretty sure I'm a danger to myself and others..

    63 vote(s)
    29.0%

  4. I let someone else do my jacking.

    27 vote(s)
    12.4%
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  1. Jun 6, 2019 at 4:53 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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  2. Jun 6, 2019 at 5:43 AM
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  3. Jun 6, 2019 at 7:47 AM
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    Dirk Diggler

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    Might have to be the tester.
    Not concerned about price ( yes it is a difference but the competing brands have a larger base that is more familiar)
    I noticed it says it keeps the Jack further away from the vehicle minimalizing the chance of contact with the vehicle on uneven terrain
     
    Dirk Diggler, Jun 6, 2019
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  4. Jul 29, 2019 at 8:37 AM
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    dirtnsmores

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    dirtnsmores A camping truck

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    The bottle jack with the safejack extenders is a solid solution for changing tires on the fly but doesn't seem to get the tires high enough to place rocks under for traction. Or are they? Just looking at the pics it doesn't seem so, making it necessary to still bring along the hi lift
     
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  5. Jul 29, 2019 at 12:28 PM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    There’s no catch-all, as every situation is different. I’m sure in some situations it would be sufficient to stack a couple rocks, some not. I wouldn’t rely on only one and bring both along.
     
    EatSleepTacos, Jul 29, 2019
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  6. Oct 3, 2019 at 2:06 PM
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    Subway4X4

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    Subway4X4, Oct 3, 2019
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  7. Oct 4, 2019 at 7:56 AM
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    Good shit man, glad I finally had time to read through. I really like the SAM d-ring adapter thing (even though it says Jeep on it)
     
    SR-71A, Oct 4, 2019
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  8. Dec 4, 2019 at 9:57 PM
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    The more I read the more places my mind goes
     
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  9. Jan 22, 2020 at 3:00 PM
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    Crow Horse

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    I made this jack/axle seat for my bottle jack. Works quite well....Jack Pad 003.jpg
     
    Crow Horse, Jan 22, 2020
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  10. Feb 21, 2020 at 8:01 PM
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    Hobbs

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    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    Subbed because great info in here! Can't be too safe.
     
    Hobbs, Feb 21, 2020
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  11. Feb 21, 2020 at 8:15 PM
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    Nice writup Lloyd I'll be looking more into some of this as this is an area where I am sorely lacking
     
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  12. Mar 20, 2020 at 6:22 PM
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    I'm in the final phase of converting a Harbor Freight 2 ton aluminum jack to an "off road" jack using Pro Eagle parts and a little ingenuity. Full write up will be forthcoming........

    IMG_3816.jpg
    IMG_3812.jpg IMG_3813.jpg IMG_3814.jpg IMG_3800_1.jpgIMG_3815.jpg
     
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  13. Mar 21, 2020 at 4:39 AM
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    Look at all this safety!

    5A59339A-7B1B-4D3A-8BC9-9FED291C28CD.jpg
     
    EatSleepTacos, Mar 21, 2020
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  14. Mar 25, 2020 at 6:44 AM
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    Thats a cool idea..
    Such safe. Very wow
     
    SR-71A, Mar 25, 2020
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  15. Apr 7, 2020 at 5:20 AM
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    Conversion completed....

    IMG_3833.jpg IMG_3837.jpg IMG_3838.jpg
     
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  16. Apr 7, 2020 at 5:39 AM
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    Sweet. Drop a link in here to your write-up whenever you get around to doing that!
     
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  17. Apr 7, 2020 at 6:26 AM
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  18. Apr 7, 2020 at 7:03 AM
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    Good thread! I'm a big believer in the Hi-Lift provided that:

    1. You have adequate lift points (bumper, slider, etc)
    2. You use adequate jack stands for any under-car work
    3. You use it correctly (keeping body parts out of the movement triangle)

    But I didn't know about the slider adapters. That's an added element of safety I need to pick up. Thanks for sharing!
     
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  19. Oct 3, 2020 at 2:42 AM
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    Interesting
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  20. Oct 3, 2020 at 2:43 AM
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