High lift or exhaust jack. Pros and cons on both please
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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.
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.
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
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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4.5lt Gas blower. Lots of mods to come.....all in good time.
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.
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
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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.