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Thread: High lift or exhaust jack. Pros and cons on both please

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    Cheers all for the replies.
    Think I go the exhaust. Seems to be safer and easier.
    Anyone care to recommend a brand.
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    Most of the better known brands will do the job. They are all about $250 to $300 ish. Make sure it can carry 4 ton or over and that it is high lift. Again, most of them are. Make sure the bottom of the bag has "feet" on it (similar to small studs on footy boots). They help to ensure the bag does not "take off" and slip out. It should also come with a carry bag, a repair kit and a pad to place over it to protect it from sharp bits.

    Make sure you practice with it at home. I have seen some exhaust pipes with a bevel at the end that won't let you get a proper seal on an exhaust jack funnel. The fix is simple - just cut a small piece off the end of your exhaust pipe so it is flush.

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    Here mate I noticed this the other day

    http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/certa-4t...XVEaAp_j8P8HAQ

    Can't comment on quality but its cheap for $85
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    I have a Hi-lift jack that is relegated to post and small stump pulling duty as it has a bow in it. Very dangerous piece of equipment when the vehicle being recovered starts to slide when on the jack.
    My advice is: not to follow my advice.

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    Hi lifts have had their day, they were very popular when 4x4s had steel front and rear bumpers.
    Its not to say they wont fit modern 4x4s its just that they are limited to where you can lift.
    I used to make extension for the foot so you could pick up the chassis rail, and lift from there
    The idea is to lift your 4x4 up and clear of bog then just push it[4x4] off the jack, Very dangerous.
    Plus always and I mean always finish with the handle in the up position,
    if you dont it will break your jaw or worse, do a recovery course or get expert tuition on how it works
    If you really want one I have a brand new one here
    04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there

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    Lucus, I've had a look at those too. Would like to look into same feedback/reviews. Not only for the bags, but all kogans 4x4 gear. I'm all for the cheap, but recovery gear got to be good reliable stuff as well.

    TD I think I'm learning towards the bag, but thanks anyway.
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    I've got the Bushranger X Jack. It was around $300, and from memory, I had to buy the extension bit for the exhaust.

    Our power has been out for about 6hrs now, and I can't check my filing cabinet for the receipt.

    Rossco

    Edit: http://www.bushranger.com.au/xjack.php#.VGso7_mUfLs
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    Quote Originally Posted by jay see View Post
    Lucus, I've had a look at those too. Would like to look into same feedback/reviews. Not only for the bags, but all kogans 4x4 gear. I'm all for the cheap, but recovery gear got to be good reliable stuff as well.

    TD I think I'm learning towards the bag, but thanks anyway.
    Well I'll let you know because I just bought one
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    Heres a pic of the foot extension I used to make for hi-lift jacks.
    more suited to slab sided 4x4s like a GQ, designed to reach under and grab the chassis rail
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    04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there

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    Very informative however saying this does anyone know of a shop that will fit one for me in Wollongong, seems relatively straight forward but I will stuff it up.
    08 GU Auto, TJM steel bar, TJM 2" lift, DP chip, Redarc dual batteries, UHF radio.

    Now to get some muddies and get it dirty.

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