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    Hi lift or exhaust jack

    Hi all,

    Was talking to my local ARB stockist with a view to purchasing a hi lift jack. He suggested I go for an exhaust lift as an alternative due to the fact that I don't have sliders and no where to use the jack at the rear of the vehicle.

    He said in order to make use of a hi lift, I would need a bunch of extras which would wrack the price up from $180 for the basic jack to something silly.

    Before spending $350 on an exhaust lift, I thought I would thought it out there and see what others thought.


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    I would recommend an air bag over a hi-lift every time, lighter, faster, safer etc

    Mine is similar to this one.. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-BULLE...oAAOSwo6lWKXl4

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    Not many places you can safely put a hi-lift on mainly plastic Patrols.

    An airbag maybe messy[mud] but its faster and safer
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    Great feedback guys, much appreciated.
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    Quote Originally Posted by the evil twin View Post
    I would recommend an air bag over a hi-lift every time, lighter, faster, safer etc

    Mine is similar to this one.. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-BULLE...oAAOSwo6lWKXl4

    Think I paid a hunjy or so about 5 years ago.
    Still working gangbusters
    That's That's a killer price..
    So yours is still going well??
    I'm buying one soon as I will be using the jack spot for the pump..
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    Plus 6kg compared to 13kg for a hi-lift, only down side I can see is it may take up a bit of room.
    but you're going 4x4ing not touring eh, so plenty of room
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    Quote Originally Posted by threedogs View Post
    Plus 6kg compared to 13kg for a hi-lift, only down side I can see is it may take up a bit of room.
    but you're going 4x4ing not touring eh, so plenty of room
    I dunno... I usually do 2,000 to 4,000 when touring and did over 10,000 on the "Meetup in the Middle"
    The Air jack is one of the first bits of kit I chuck on board.
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    No brainer. eBay exhaust jack every day for me
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    Quote Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD View Post
    No brainer. eBay exhaust jack every day for me
    Yep. I hate bloody hi lifts, dangerous awkward and bulky things. Haven't got an exhaust jack but used them before and they do work very well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD View Post
    No brainer. eBay exhaust jack every day for me
    Remember a few years back at Murrundindi I blew the bead on the front right? And you jumped in with Big Fletch and did it all why I just stood aside and watched? Lol. We used my exhaust bag and a Hi lift together.
    Depending on the situation your in I suppose, but I'd have both. As I don't trust a hi lift by itself, but I don't trust the bag too. Especially if you need to get under the car. In that situation, both used together would be better in my opinion.

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