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.Originally Posted by Gav72
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.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
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The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
MB (11th June 2016)
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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MB (12th June 2016)
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.
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
Last edited by the evil twin; 11th June 2016 at 10:21 PM.
Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
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
Last edited by threedogs; 12th June 2016 at 07:29 PM.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
This is my preference.....
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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 have had a hilift bend under load. It is now relegated to wire straining and post pulling. Bloody dangerous pieces of kit.
My advice is: not to follow my advice.
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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Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
Check out my Toy --> MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
MB (13th June 2016)
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