High lift jacks for GU - 48" or 60"??

[Rusty86]

I've been looking at the high lift jacks on the Tigerz11 wesite, just wondering what size most people use/need - 48" or 60"? And what is the difference, is one bigger or just longer? Which would be appropriate for me with 3" lift and 33" tyres?

Is there a particular point on a GU where the jack will fit best when jacking up?

Cheers,

Rusty

[Rusty86]

Done a bit more reading and leaning more towards an exhaust jack to begin with

[Clunk]

Guess it all depends on how high a lift you have... seen a few of the 60" being carried but also quite a few 48" too..... I have neither and am also leaning towards the exhaust jack.... sorry I know I've been of no help. Hopefully someone will be able to shed some light

[nissannewby]

As clunk said will depend on your lift and if you have storage for it. I would go the 60" high lifts arent the safest thing around so if that concerns you go the exhaust jack.

[outbackjack]

I wonder how many people have exhaust jacks? Are they better or can be used the same as a high lift jack in similar lifts?

[oncedisturbed]

Exhaust jacks and bottle jacks are the safest to use. I have a 48" and 60" (will be selling the 60) but i got them for hand winching instead, just need to get the chains etc for it

[the evil twin]

If you are buying then buy a 60 inch... maybe doesn't apply to evertything in life but when it comes to Hi lifts "length matters"

I also have an exhaust jack (or airbag if you prefer) and they are the ducks guts. Much safer, much easier, much lighter generally and 100 times better than a hi-lift down on the beach.

[Rip'n'Shred]

I've never used an exhaust jack but they appear a lot more stable than high lift. Possible puncture though.

[Mmarcuss]

Get the 60's mate. High lift arnt dangerous. All you need is common sense and they are just fine. But use the right tool for the job.

[Winnie]

Hi lifts are only dangerous in the hands of those who do not know how to use them properly.

Tappa tappa

[megatexture]

i got the 48" but regret it now and i only have a 2" lift sometimes you arnt on level ground or a hard surface so that extra length helps i also carry a 5mm thick steel jacking plate for soft surfaces to expand the footprint of the jack stoping it sinking in as much.