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Hi Lift Jack

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Wolftaco0503, Apr 18, 2016.

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  1. Apr 18, 2016 at 8:47 PM
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  2. Apr 19, 2016 at 7:19 AM
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    Back at post #19(?) there is a picture of a jack that has a Lift-Mate anchored into a wheel. While the photo is showing a situation like a tire change (where you would need a jack stand as well) - it will often-times lift an outfit out of a rut far enough to put something under there (rocks/branches/etc.) - and get "un-stuck". If you are on your own and have to McGyver yourself out of a jam - its better to have one than not.

    Probably the worst thing about the jacks - I've had mine since '81 - is the tendency of rookies to get hurt or tear up equipment while using them. Just don't get hurt learning the hard way.
     
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  3. Apr 19, 2016 at 10:45 AM
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    Time to sell me yours and get the new one sounds like haha
     
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  4. Apr 19, 2016 at 11:09 AM
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    This.

    Also another good reason to add sliders.
     
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  5. Apr 19, 2016 at 1:14 PM
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    Rule number one for Hi-Lift jacks, stay out of the triangle of death, lol
     
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  6. Apr 19, 2016 at 1:28 PM
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    There is nothing that can cause carnage like a farm jack. Well, except for a crane. Crane accidents are pretty much the definition of carnage. But farm jacks are a close second. :)
     
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  7. Apr 19, 2016 at 1:32 PM
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    I've seen a few people just let the handle fall and bounce and does that scare the shit out of me
     
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  8. Apr 19, 2016 at 1:36 PM
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    A friend of mine, a native of these parts, on seeing my jack in my rig said: "Oh wow, you carry a widow-maker?" Have come to learn that term is more commonly used over hi-lift or farm jack.
     
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  9. Apr 28, 2016 at 11:28 AM
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    Any idea where to get that stabilizing jack base? I want to own one and sell the rest haha.
     
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  10. Apr 28, 2016 at 11:30 AM
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  11. Apr 28, 2016 at 4:17 PM
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    No idea. Just found the pic on google images haha. It's a pretty sweet base!
     
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  12. Apr 28, 2016 at 4:23 PM
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    enough to go over stuff
    Not really. You would then lift the whole rear axle instead of just one side. This would cause the truck to roll as the parking break is in the rear.
     
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  13. Apr 28, 2016 at 4:25 PM
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  14. Apr 28, 2016 at 4:31 PM
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    I have used my high lift quite a few times. My advise
    - keep it covered or stored in a dry place
    - keep it lubed
    - try to use a highlift base
    - slider adapters make it much safer or bumpers with cutouts
    - if you are jacking it up and it doesn't fee stable stop and reset
    - Always open the door when highlifting off a slider
    - Keep your face away from the handle.
    - When you stop jacking under load keep the handle in the upright position.
    Practice in your driveway. You don't want the first time you use the jack to be on the trail.
     
    Mademan925, Apr 28, 2016
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  15. Apr 28, 2016 at 9:58 PM
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    Never thought about keeping the door open. That's smart! Are you working on the truck supported only by the Hi-Lift though? o_O
     
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  16. Apr 29, 2016 at 6:23 AM
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    Yep. That's why I put the tire under the ifs skid.
     
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  17. Apr 29, 2016 at 8:56 AM
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    That's the old shadetree jackstand
     
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  18. Apr 29, 2016 at 1:48 PM
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    The story on the picture above was I was driving back from sledding near my inlaws cabin and the steering felt loose. I looked underneath and the bolt for my lower unitball only had a few threads holding it on. Would have been really bad if it fell off. There was 6 inches of compacted snow everwhere but my father inlaw hadn't moved his car since before the storm. He pulled out so I had a clear place to work. He also brought out a floor jack that pretty much had 6 inches of lift. So I used my highlift. In the snow. on a sloped hill.
     
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  19. Apr 29, 2016 at 2:36 PM
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    Why do you want to keep the door open?
     
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  20. Apr 29, 2016 at 3:01 PM
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    Because highlifts love to punch holes in doors.... Especially when starting to go up or right when the last of the tension is on the jack.
     
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