So I'm slowly inching towards the point where our floor jacks don't have the lift need to actually lift the tires off the ground. I was thinking about a new floor jack with higher lift, but the same price I could just get a hi-lift.
Two questions:
1) Is there a good enough reason to get the longer version instead of the 48"?
2) Are there any other manufactures I should look at other than hi-lift? I know HF makes a knock off but I would probably not trust that thing unless others have gone down that path before me.
I have never used the HF version, but the Torin from Northern Tool is a solid jack & almost 1/2 price.I have personally used the Torin several times, never used a Hi Lift though so I cant compare the two.
So other than the many uses of a Hi-lift for getting out of some tough situations on the trails....I really don't see the practical use for a hi-lift as a jack. I supposed there maybe some bumpers you could attach it to as a jack but none really come to mind other than custom and it was designed in to bumper. Educate me guys, I really do dig Hi-lifts.
Not sure if this shows up for you, but here is a Harbor Freight coupon for a 42" hi-lift/farm jack for $44.99 (reg $59.99). I haven't read the reviews yet, but thought I'd pass it along.
I have a HF farm jack and it works good but, if I knew how dangerous farm/hi lift jacks can be I would of went with a Hi lift just for the higher quality. If anyone is planning to get one of these please educate yourself on how to use it safely, they can hurt you bad, and need to be used with caution.
Look for an SUV floor jack with 21" lift height. They can be difficult to find but they are out there. And not the ones with extension that screws into it like the Torin, those arent all that stable.
Having grown up in the 70's when all American cars had bumper jacks I well remember the dangers so when it came time to get a farm jack for emergencies I went with Hi-Lift for the better materials. I rarely ever use in front or back though because the whole end can shift and fall over on even a slight amount of slope once both wheels are off the ground. I chock the wheels and use it on my sliders with a tubing adapter.
Look for an SUV floor jack with 21" lift height. They can be difficult to find but they are out there. And not the ones with extension that screws into it like the Torin, those arent all that stable.
Having grown up in the 70's when all American cars had bumper jacks I well remember the dangers so when it came time to get a farm jack for emergencies I went with Hi-Lift for the better materials. I rarely ever use in front or back though because the whole end can shift and fall over on even a slight amount of slope once both wheels are off the ground. I chock the wheels and use it on my sliders with a tubing adapter.
2) Are there any other manufactures I should look at other than hi-lift? I know HF makes a knock off but I would probably not trust that thing unless others have gone down that path before me.
They are expensive for what they are if you dont have the stuff to make one yourself. I got mine from WabFab who supposedly developed them (large debate on that) but there are several other places that make them now. Just google "hi-lift tube adapter".
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Related Threads
?
?
?
?
?
Isuzu SUV Forum
895.9K posts
38.1K members
Since 2003
A forum community dedicated to Isuzu SUV owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more!