Hi Lift jack

Submitted: Monday, Nov 27, 2006 at 20:59

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Hi, I am looking to purchase a high lift jack. I have read the posts I have found and take on board all advice therein, thus far.

I have priced a number of different brands, TJM, Black Rat and Hi Lift, all at approximately $150 and an Opposite Lock, at $130. I can also get a Terrain Tamer for $120. All brands claim to comply with the appropriate Australian Standard.

I would like to know which of these brands would be the most reliable and how to tell the difference.

Thanks in advance.

...db...

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Reply By: ross - Monday, Nov 27, 2006 at 21:25

Monday, Nov 27, 2006 at 21:25

I wouldnt be surprised if most of them came from the same factory.
I got a Tmax at the 4wd show for $99 and it also complies with the AS.

The classifieds often throw up a bargain on Hi lifts. Plenty round that never got used and when the vehicle gets sold its a left over.

As long as it has the compliance plate I dont think they will vary much

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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Monday, Nov 27, 2006 at 21:33

Monday, Nov 27, 2006 at 21:33

The Canadian made "Jackall" 8000lb jack has been the standard for many years.
I picked mine up second hand for $85 which is about the price of a dodgy Chinese jack, and 1000 times better. HiLift brand have been around for a long time too, and are 7000lb.

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Reply By: Member - Doug T (W.A) - Monday, Nov 27, 2006 at 21:41

Monday, Nov 27, 2006 at 21:41

If you get one not MADE IN CHINA it will serve you well

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Reply By: Member - 'Lucy' - Monday, Nov 27, 2006 at 22:33

Monday, Nov 27, 2006 at 22:33

Aka-dakkar

Firstly - have you ever used a HI-LIFT jack

Secondly - are you proficient at using a HI-LIFT jack

Thirdly - Is what ever you are thinking of jacking/lifting, suitable to be lifted with a HI-LIFT jack.

if yes to all of the above then check this site out www.hi-lift.com/.

If you buy anything other than this, then you will get what you deserve.

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Follow Up By: Kiwi Kia - Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 06:45

Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 06:45

Good questions 'Lucy',

An essential part of 4wd training is learning about the advantages AND DISADVANTAGES of hi-lift jacks. They can be very dangerous if used incorrectly or, a great tool with many uses (can even be used as an emergency winch).

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Follow Up By: aka_db - Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 07:46

Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 07:46

Hi All,

I thank you for your consideration and comments.

I have used and am proficient in the use of a hi lift jack, along with many other scary and dangerous things :). I appreciate your concern / advice and do not take it lightly, these are indeed valid offerings.

It is just that over many years of four wheel driving, mostly with little support from others, I have managed without one, but on occasion, thought one would be handy. I am now faced with having to remove 30 hardwood fence posts 600 mm in the ground and this prompted me to justify the purchase.

This tool is not something I intend to use frequently, but as a mechanic, know only too well, you can't have enough, right tools for the job.

Again, thanks for your comments, I was thinking that the hi-lift brand was my choice (as far as I can tell, the original) but the difference in the brands is hard to tell. They all look similar.

Kind regards, db.

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Follow Up By: Pajman Pete (SA) - Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 13:11

Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 13:11

Now that is another use I hadn't thought of. BUT WHY DIDN'T YOU POST IT BEFORE LAST WEEKEND!!! I spend an hour digging a fence post out.

Cheers

Pete

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Follow Up By: Kiwi Kia - Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 14:07

Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 14:07

Don't you just love it when you can come up with a 'real' genuine excuse to buy new tool :-))

A chap in the 4wd club I belong to made an excelent little video of a hi-lift coming down all by itself at a great rate of knots. The hi-lift is thrashing around trying to break the jaw of anyone in close proximity. Yes I know you should use the safety clip on the handle but a lot of people don't till they have a close call and scare the *** out of themselves.

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Follow Up By: Pajman Pete (SA) - Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 14:54

Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 14:54

I didn't even need to buy one, it is hanging up in the shed. I just didn't think to use it to pull the post out. DOH!

Pete

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Reply By: mattie - Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 13:59

Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 13:59

i would pay the extra and buy the Hi Lift jack i know that ARB sell them you can replace worn parts, i have had one for 12 years now and has not been looked after at all it spent a lot of its life in the back of a ute, it just needs a spay of silicon spay from time to time. My brother inlaw bought a china version and it is not a very good jack at all it never gets used, my father just bought a hi-lift from ARB a month ago and they now sell one that is longer than the standard jack if you were going to any winching would be very handy.

Mattie

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Reply By: Sam from Weipa Auto Electrics - Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 19:03

Tuesday, Nov 28, 2006 at 19:03

I have had a hi-lift jack for years now on my vehicle I cant even change a tyre without it (the vehicle is to high for a standard jack) best jack you'll ever buy if you have the space make sure you buy the longest one you can get because bog holes can be very deep.

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