which high lift jack should i get

[Gav72]

Hiya
Now i have a gu patrol.
Can anyone recommend ridge rider high lift jack.... or other jack suitable....
( owners manual mentions not using a different cars jack) but i assume u guys would b all over what to recommend

Cheers

[the evil twin]

IMHO don't buy a Hi-lift, buy an Air bag instead.
Heaps more versatile, lighter and safer plus they will usually lift the vehicle twice as high anyway.

If you do really, really want a Hi-lift for some reason then get a 60 inch not a 48

[Sir Roofy]

Have to agree with ET on the the high lift there heavy unstable and dangerous
an air bag would be better

[Chubba]

Same same.....

[Rossco]

Yep have too agree also, hate the bloody things. .

[MB]

Agree also with all above, dangerous bloody things if used incorrectly. Have nearly come a cropper many times myself with cheapies near wacking my jaw off upon lowering. I think the 'Hi-Lift' (AB which ones in my shed?) named brand was the most stable used and still have it, take it along. The 'Jackel' I've thrown away in the corner, twas a death trap without CRC by the megalitre! They do have a place in the bush, I have used them to deliberately fall over when side tray mounted over logs, not so safe but does work :-( !

[macca]

Had a HiLift for 35 years, it has been handy lifting our various caravans with a flat, on to stands or the tow ball, pulling fence posts out, all sorts of jobs and its even lifted the 4B to put rocks under the tyre or swap a flat.
I'm a fan of them but they are dangerous so I'm told. Mine has only ever done what I wanted it to.
Ah it was 2nd hand when I bought it for $20.00 too.

[Gav72]

Cheers. I'm not too familair with that.
Particular brand, outlet , price i should pay.... i'll get googling...

[Gav72]

I should say i'm after a jack for changing tyres, not vehicle recovery...

[MudRunnerTD]

Hiya
Now i have a gu patrol.
Can anyone recommend ridge rider high lift jack.... or other jack suitable....
( owners manual mentions not using a different cars jack) but i assume u guys would b all over what to recommend

Cheers

Easy. Buy the one you put air in ;).

As above. Exhaust Jack all the way.

[MudRunnerTD]

I should say i'm after a jack for changing tyres, not vehicle recovery...

I have used my exhaust Jack to change a heap of tyres. Fast, easy. No Brainer. I have used it once in a soft Sand Beach recovery of a very bogged navara last year.

[sooty_10]

You don't currently have a jack for simple tyre changes? Buy a hydraulic bottle jack from supercheap or alternatives....done. For changing tyres on the beach or track somewhere as said already exhaust jack. But usually with steel wheels if you can drive / winch to a flat safe firm ground the hydraulic jack will work as well.

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[AB]

You don't currently have a jack for simple tyre changes? Buy a hydraulic bottle jack from supercheap or alternatives....done. For changing tyres on the beach or track somewhere as said already exhaust jack. But usually with steel wheels if you can drive / winch to a flat safe firm ground the hydraulic jack will work as well. Sent from my SM-G925I using Tapatalk Exactly! MB and myself can confirm you can change a 35" tyre on hard ground with an inch digging out the ground under tyre with GQ Nissan oem Jack.

[the evil twin]

I should say i'm after a jack for changing tyres, not vehicle recovery...

But that is what Hi-lifts are, IE a Recovery Jack.

Please, please, do not use a Hi lift to change out flat tyres... unless your will is up to date or you have awesome medical cover and know a good panel beater.

The only even remotely safe way is to lift the wheel using a "wheel mate" for the Hi Lift then lower with extreme care onto an axle stand, change the wheel and reverse the process.

An air bag can be used in a much safer manner for that purpose and you don't need the jack points in your bar work necessary for a Hi-lift

[threedogs]

I have 3 Hi lift jacks and love them to bits I only used one last week.
I have a Trewalla ,a Hi-lift and a TJM OX branded one, ohhh where did I
use it,,,,,,,,,pulling my neighbours front fence posts out they are the best for that lol

But they are dangerous always leave the handle UP or you'll end up breaking your jaw
or worse. IMHO I cant see the need for them on modern [plastic] 4x4s.
The taller ones are worse as they wil bend with any weight on them.
Go buy an exhaust Jack and practise at home before you actually need to use it

EDIT dont forget a jacking plate min,,,300x300x6mm plate

[DX grunt]

This is my preference.....

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af279/DXgrunt/020800x600_zpsb3997e3d.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/DXgrunt/media/020800x600_zpsb3997e3d.jpg.html)

[MB]

This is my preference.....
Ripper! What brand is that DXgrunt? AB and our families are heading out of the high country this September for a long awaited return to the beaches of Fraser, gonna need one of them with us for sure :-) !

[mudnut]

I have had a hilift bend under load. It is now relegated to wire straining and post pulling. Bloody dangerous pieces of kit.

[mudski]

If you can find one. Trewalla is the best. Or the HiLift from ARB. I wouldnt bother with any other brands.

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[MudRunnerTD]

Ripper! What brand is that DXgrunt? AB and our families are heading out of the high country this September for a long awaited return to the beaches of Fraser, gonna need one of them with us for sure :-) !

eBay Mark. Under $120

[DX grunt]

Ripper! What brand is that DXgrunt? AB and our families are heading out of the high country this September for a long awaited return to the beaches of Fraser, gonna need one of them with us for sure :-) !


I'll get back to you in the next day or so. I've just moved and have stuff everywhere and a shift worker to boot. lol

If I forget, please remind me.

Rossco

[mudski]

Ripper! What brand is that DXgrunt? AB and our families are heading out of the high country this September for a long awaited return to the beaches of Fraser, gonna need one of them with us for sure :-) ! MB i have a set of those trax thingos here your welcome to take if you want to Fraser.

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[MB]

Legend, Thanks Mark :-) !!

[mudski]

Legend, Thanks Mark :-) !!
Pm me your mobile @MB.

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[MB]

I'll get back to you in the next day or so. I've just moved and have stuff everywhere and a shift worker to boot. lol If I forget, please remind me. Rossco DX grunt :-) Cheers !

[DX grunt]

I have the Bushranger X jack.

I'm not affiliated with this company in any way, shape or form, except being a satisfied customer.

I haven't used it 'in anger', yet. lol

There's lots of safety instructions/warnings to read, too.

http://www.bushranger.com.au/xjack.php#.V2ncM7h97IU

This link was downloaded today from the Bushranger webpage

Hope this helps with your decision making process.

Take care out there.

Rossco

EDIT: I bought an extra bit (accessory), but can't remember what it was....may be a larger exhaust cone????????

I'd be ringing a distributor and telling them your make, model and exhaust size. They may be able to assist you further.

[threedogs]

If you can find one. Trewalla is the best. Or the HiLift from ARB. I wouldnt bother with any other brands.

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I brought my Hi-Lift branded jack from Kmart back in 1992. Dont forget to carry some shear pins as well.
They are also useful for pushing ,,,winching,,,even as a log splitter if you have the know how. lol

[MB]

I have the Bushranger X jack. I'm not affiliated with this company in any way, shape or form, except being a satisfied customer. I haven't used it 'in anger', yet. lol There's lots of safety instructions/warnings to read, too. http://www.bushranger.com.au/xjack.php#.V2ncM7h97IU This link was downloaded today from the Bushranger webpage Hope this helps with your decision making process. Take care out there. Rossco EDIT: I bought an extra bit (accessory), but can't remember what it was....may be a larger exhaust cone???????? I'd be ringing a distributor and telling them your make, model and exhaust size. They may be able to assist you further.

Really appreciated, Cheers Rossco :-) !