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24th October 2015, 11:12 AM
#1
Expert
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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Last edited by LaughingBeagles; 24th October 2015 at 11:20 AM.
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24th October 2015 11:12 AM
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24th October 2015, 11:23 AM
#2
I am he, fear me
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.
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24th October 2015, 12:26 PM
#3
Patrol God
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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24th October 2015, 12:46 PM
#4
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Great feedback guys, much appreciated.
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24th October 2015, 12:56 PM
#5
Patrol God
Originally Posted by
the evil twin
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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24th October 2015, 02:08 PM
#6
Patrol God
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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24th October 2015, 02:47 PM
#7
I am he, fear me
Originally Posted by
threedogs
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.
Very handy when you bust a fetlock on a 'van as I found out
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24th October 2015, 03:26 PM
#8
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No brainer. eBay exhaust jack every day for me
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24th October 2015, 05:25 PM
#9
Legendary
Originally Posted by
MudRunnerTD
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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26th October 2015, 11:00 AM
#10
The master farter
Originally Posted by
MudRunnerTD
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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