Exhaust Jack VS High lift

[Bluecrab]

G,day, I do mostly sand off road, leaning towards a exhaust jack w compresser adaptor.
Weight, storage, usage are my issues.
Maybe run a poll on this? HA HA
Let the debate run its game? maybe old thread not seen yet.
Daz

[MudRunnerTD]

There is plenty on this topic in these pages mate

High-lift-jack-or-Exhaust-air-jack

Here is a better one

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...r-alternatives

[DX grunt]

This is what I've got.
It's the first lift and I was practicing. lol



Whatever you decide, read and understand the instructions BEFORE commencing the lift, and treat the equipment with respect and use it safely.

Thinking about it.....an exhaust jack will provide a bigger 'footprint' in the sand. My main concern of using a hi lift on sand is stability of the jack when extended on a base plate. I'm concerned it may tilt a little way, or a lot. I'm more than happy with an exhaust jack. Both pieces of equipment require user vigilance and absolute safety and care, and should not be used in conjunction with alcohol - in any shape, form or quantity.

Rossco

[Clunk]

This is what I've got.
It's the first lift and I was practicing. lol



Whatever you decide, read and understand the instructions BEFORE commencing the lift, and treat the equipment with respect and use it safely.

Thinking about it.....an exhaust jack will provide a bigger 'footprint' in the sand. My main concern of using a hi lift on sand is stability of the jack when extended on a base plate. I'm concerned it may tilt a little way, or a lot. I'm more than happy with an exhaust jack. Both pieces of equipment require user vigilance and absolute safety and care, and should not be used in conjunction with alcohol - in any shape, form or quantity.

Rossco

That'll be the first time you ever got DX off road isn't it mate!!!!?????? Hahahahahahaha

End of hijack

[NP99]

I'd carry both.

[megatexture]

I use a high lift and agree they are deadly when used incorrectly, but would rather be caught out with a high lift over a exhaust jack. I also carry a 400x 400 x6 mm steel base plate for sand and works for me.

[threedogs]

Hi lift jacks are dangerous if not treated with respect, as Mega mentioned you'll need a base plate for sand work. Always leave a hi-lift with the handle in the up position.
Modern 4x4 are not really made with a hi-lift in mind having being coil sprung you'll be lifting it for ages to get a wheel off the ground, but there are gizmo's to lift via the wheel,.
exhaust jacks on the other hand are perfect for sand work, practise how it works and where to place it, Only down side is storage being a little bulky, but great piece of recovery gear.
treated well should last for years.

[mudski]

Get both and then you won't have to decide....

[TJsGQ]

I got a hi lift.. Kinda wish I get an exhaust jack first... As there are few places u can use the hi lift unless u have solid bar work.. But have got the hi lift tyre mate which is a perfect accesory to the hi lit..! But my advice for some would be to go an exhaust jack first..!

[Bloodyaussie]

I think people really dont understand how to use a high lift properly including myself.... I would love to have a much better understanding as with towballs I am sure many people are hurt from these things also!!!