Originally Posted by
10G
Digging up an old thread, but a worthwhile one.
I've used a Hi Lift once. I found it too bloody hard to jack with and at the time I thought it was bloody unstable and as dicey as hell. I've used an exhaust jack about arf a dozen times and found them very safe, very effective and very messy, used to suffer from exhaust gas coming out and getting me and the bag all messy post lift.
I love bottle jacks, small, lightweight, easy to use and pretty safe, but not always practical. ATM all I have is the jack that came with the vehicle. When the time comes I think I'll be getting an exhaust jack, I just don't think Hi Lifts are safe.