Hi lift jack..........

[MEGOMONSTER]

Probably stupid but I assume you only use a hi lift jack when you have a lifted rig or is it used instead of nissan supplied jack for any car/Patrol. As I have been given a hi lift jack and shovel bracket as a gift. With no hi lift jack or shovel to put in it.
Where to lift using hi lift jack. And anything else you can tell me or share to others about the how to use and when to use.

[threedogs]

Bit limited with the newer 4by plastic, most bullbars now have the cutout . other than that inside your tow hitch or side steps if you have decent ones. they are not called widowmakers /jaw breakers for nothing. Always leave the handle in the up position.
On older 4BYs you just lift and push your 4x4 off the jack, handy item but very dangerous as well

You'll also find being coil sprung you'll need every inch of the Jack to get the wheels off the ground, more so on lifted 4x4s

[growler2058]

Can use as a winch also if yer desperate

[nissannewby]

Can be used as a winch as stated above. You can also get lifters that will lift from your wheel eliminating the problem 3dogs mentioned. Then you just stack pack under your wheel and off you go. A highlift can be used for any height fourby and if used correctly and safely can be a handy biit of gear.

[Tank]

I love my high lift jack. As said above you can lift from the wheels with a cool little attachment which means that you dont have to lift it past the spring travel. I also use mine as a winch to drag the wagon sideways or backwards and you can use it as a spreader and to squeeze things very handy after that little opps (used it to straighten the steering draglink a couple of weeks ago on a river bed trip)

[threedogs]

They tell me you can even convert it into a log splitter, but very handy piece of kit in the right hands, make sure
yours has the lug on top. I used to make extensions to go over the lifting foot so it reached the chassis rail.

[Tank]

They tell me you can even convert it into a log splitter, but very handy piece of kit in the right hands, make sure
yours has the lug on top. I used to make extensions to go over the lifting foot so it reached the chassis rail.
Hi Three Dags, I would be keen to see a pic of the extension that you used to make if possible.

[threedogs]

PM sent Tank

[MEGOMONSTER]

PM sent Tank

Can you send it to mee too

[MEGOMONSTER]

So should I get the hi lift jack and fit it to my roof rack.

[P4trol]

The brackets you have probably fits there. Other places I have seen it mounted is on bonnet, under bonnet, along scrub bar, side step, along rear bar, or more commonly on the inside or outside of the back spare wheel. It will get dirty being on the outside, and it is common to also carry wd40 or similar and spray prior to use.

Tipsy-tap

[happygu]

I have found using the Hi-lift as a winch to be a cruel joke, much rather have a proper winch to do a winching job.

Once I was stuck deep and fast in a giant mudhole with only the trusty Hi-Lift to help. After three unsuccessful hours of Hi-Lift action, I worked out it was better to walk for three hours for help. If you are only mildly stuck, then it may be of some use.....

Mic

[Squalo]

A Hi-lift can be handy to have if you have an offroad campetrailer or van.

Factory side-steps cannot be used to lift the vehicle, and most commercially available aftermarket steps and/or side rails are also not strong enough - you need dedicated rocksliders to be able to safely take the load.

Front and rear lifts requires a bullbar or rear bar that contains the necessary insertion points for the jack.

Some brands use a T-shaped slot that is the same shape and size of the jack head, to make it more stable.

ARB goes for a square hole with reinforced top to spread the load (under the ARB badge, and on the opposite side):

http://imgc.classistatic.com/cps/blnc/120811/361r1/6749ldj_20.jpeg


Although older ARB bars have a simple tang or piece of flat steel with a small hole in it, that requires an adapter to use with the Hi-lift. I have seen people snatching off these tangs... the hole is supposed to be too small to fit a normal shackle in, so they use a smaller shackle! Crazy.

http://www.arb.com.au/media/products/recovery/JackMount3500040.jpg

http://www.columbiaoverland.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/product_full/product-images/jackmountsmain.jpg


This sort of thing is good for sliders:

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/4.jpg


This is the wheel-lifting gizmo that the guys mentioned earlier:

http://www.pps.net.au/4wdencounter/images/kanga_wheel.jpg


Some vehicles need a Hi-Lift more than others...

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/09/5.jpg

[threedogs]

I've attached pics to my original post, was very handy to have in the kit bag,
it gave you one more option. If exact sizes are required just PM me