Hilift Jack Help

I have OEM 4" oval running boards and wanted to know what my options were for using a hilift jack. I have Falken 265/70/17 with a 1-1/2" lift overall. Am I able to use a hilift jack with these running boards? My main use would be changing a tire/emergency situations. I plan to do some light offroading in the future. I tried to avoid creating a new thread, but could not the information I needed. Thanks

 

Negative

 

Those are cosmetic. The mounting points and steps themselves are light duty. They will bend and tear off the first time you try.

 

With frame mounted sliders, yes. with current cab mounted tube steps, negative

 

You can not use a hi-lift with those running boards.

You'll need something like this -
https://hi-lift.com/accessories/lift-mate/
To lift your truck, then a jack stand to support the vehicle while you take the hi-lift down, swap to your spare, and then put the hi-lift back in place.

You'll be much better off using the factory bottle jack until you have frame mounted sliders or steel bumpers.
Also hi-lifts should not be the "go to" choice to lift your vehicle, they're an emergency tool, not the first tool.

 

I would strongly suggest not to use I hilift jack on those running boards

 

OE boards bolt to the body. Sliders bolt/Weld to the frame.

I mean you could try... But I wouldnt like to see the outcome!

 

There is rarely a need for a hilift jack. Just buy some bottle jacks or a cheap floor jack.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Performa...MIv4GQ76bs4wIVhYbACh1heQpUEAQYASABEgLF-PD_BwE

This is far more useful to you than a hilift.

 

Thanks for the useful info!

Are there any other options other than a floor jack/hi lift

 

If you have a shackle in the back you can use the HiLift as a come-a-long.

Pretty much your only option other than mounting one in the bed for the look.

 

I’ve got one for ascetics. Also, have a large bottle jack along with the OEM jack, which I’ve never used.

 

#racejack

Harbor Freight has a 1.5 ton for $60 with a coupon.

 

A floor jack works the best, next up is a bottle jack. In the event of a flat, you don't need to lift your entire truck, just the corner you're working on.
ex: front flat - lift from lower control arm
rear flat - lift from rear axle

If you lift from a bumper, or even the sliders, you have to lift the full range of suspension travel before the tire comes off the ground. Lifting from the LCA or rear axle means you don't need to lift the truck nearly as high which is safer.
If you can, use wheel chocks to prevent the truck from moving, and use jack stands to prevent the truck from falling.

 

As everyone said on a stock vehicle the only place you can use a hilift is in the hitch receiver or on a rim with a strap.

As to jacking the full suspension travel, you can use a chain or strap to limit the suspension droop. Just be careful of the brake lines.

 

Agree,, you screw up your bottom cab panels $,$$$ if you dare attempt to lift any tiny bit via running board mounts.

5 ton bottle jack is small to pack. Versatile. Keeps your gvw in check for other gear

"Y" strap. They sell a "y" shape lifting strap that fits in spokes on gen 2 stock wheels, has metal hooks on each end of strap. havent tried yet on my 2018. Worked on 2014 SR5
Works great to get a wheel in air or out of a hole BUTTtttt, for changing a tire you still need to block up the wheel to take off as you can't hold wheel in air and cange it too. ;-)

 

Check out “safejacks”. They have a lot of good options.

 

No,
I only use the gift if I have to. I'd much prefer a floor Jack or bottle jack

 

I jack with my hi-lift and the lift-mate. I carry a jack stand with me but have in the past used a scissor as my jack stand.

Yes this is an extra step, but frankly the safety benefits are worth it.

The lift mate is excellent.
https://hi-lift.com/accessories/lift-mate/

Stock Photo:

 

The powerbuilt all in one jack works great for me if you want something like that.

 

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