Hi-Lift Jack Install

Touchdown · Postby **Touchdown** » Sun Jan 20, 2013 9:16 pm

I thought about where to put a hi-lift jack where it could be easily accessible.
I probably won't carry it all the time, because even with the suspension lift, the stock jack still works good enough. But would be good to have on occasion.

So I measured the rear and asked Santa for the 48" version. I then found some generic mounts that Jeep owners use on their bumpers and ordered some.

So my install team (father-in-law and oldest son) measured and drilled.

We were able to utilize the aluminum bracket to carry some of the weight.

And after 20 mins, the end result's not too shabby!

deermjd · Postby **deermjd** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:36 pm

Looks nice. Got a couple of unrelated questions. How did you mount your fire extinguisher? I'm considered installing one in that same spot. Aslo, where did you get shackle for your hitch? Did it come black or did you paint it?

Jays2010 · Postby **Jays2010** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 7:12 pm

Looks great.. interested in how you mounted the fire extinguisher too.

Touchdown · Postby **Touchdown** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 7:47 am

Thanks guys!

The hitch mount shackle is made by WARN and it came black. I picked it up at the local 4WheelParts Store.

The fire extinguisher came with a plastic mounting bracket and is simply mounted by a single short, stubby wood screw.
The plastic is thick enough there for it to grab on to. It's been there for over a year and hasn't budged from that corner!

FLiPMaRC · Postby **FLiPMaRC** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:36 am

Great work!

Touchdown · Postby **Touchdown** » Tue Jan 22, 2013 1:32 pm

UPDATE:
When I was driving I could hear the jack rattling around a bit on bumps.
Then I realized the whole pop out was moving up and down and not just the jack.

So I strapped down both sides using the tie-downs and now there's no movement at all!

chuck_d_54 · Postby **chuck_d_54** » Tue Jun 18, 2013 2:09 pm

I recently just bought a hi-lift (generic model) and I am not sure if it is going to work for its intended purpose. I can't find any points on the frame where I can get the jack in because everything is plastic. Have you used it at all since you got it? Just wondering where I can use it on the body of the vehicle.

Postby **RacerZX** » Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:30 pm

Take off those side steps and put on some real rock-sliders that you can jack off of...

chuck_d_54 · Postby **chuck_d_54** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 6:28 am

Any suggestions on rock sliders?

NmexMAX · Postby **NmexMAX** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 6:39 am

http://www.rocky-road.com/pathfinder-rock-sliders.html

nismofan · Postby **nismofan** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 11:49 pm

Cool. I like your idea of having a mount system inside the cargo area. That is definitely a good alternative if someone don't have a roof rack.

slavabon · Postby **slavabon** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 2:29 pm

Unless you off-road frequently and actually use this jack, this mounting location is a bit inconvenient moving things in and out of the trunk area during normal vehicle use.

Touchdown · Postby **Touchdown** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 11:09 am

So to answer some questions:

I've had this in for 6 months. I don't usually carry the jack unless I absolutely need to. So really, the 2 mounting brackets haven't been an issue at all as far as putting stuff back there.

Hi-Lift sells a lift-mate that attaches to the jack and can lift the wheel up on one side attached by 2 points. Helps with our plastic sides.

I do have a roof rack, but the reason I choose this location instead, was logistically, the roof was harder to get to. The jack has some weight to it and to get it up on the roof meant I had to use the side steps and if they were slippery at all (which could happen if your standing in mud), I could easily see the jack going through a window.

Besides, I also want to retain the stock look of the truck as much as possible.

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