Hi Lift Jack info needed??
Submitted: Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 11:02
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Member -Signman
I 'borrowed' a hi-lift jack for my recent foray up north. I played with it before the trip and was very impressed with its capabilities, so thinking of adding one to my inventory.
So, is there good ones & bad ones out there in the market?? Are the SuperCrap & Bushranger ones OK ???
Also, whats the go on stowage of hi lifts?? I had
mine strapped in the roofrack- which would have been a bit of a hassle to access if required (fortunately- it wasn't required).
Reply By: Member - GeeTee (NT) - Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 11:10
Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 11:10
Hi, Just purchased a genuine Hi Lift made in USA from ARB. Price was OK and not worth buying imitation one. Have a roof rack mount from Kaymar ? Not too difficult to get to.
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Follow Up By: Member -Signman - Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 11:27
Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 11:27
How much???? $$$$$
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Follow Up By: Member - GeeTee (NT) - Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 11:29
Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 11:29
$156
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Follow Up By: samsgoneagain - Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 19:33
Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 19:33
the hi lift i have is made in canada
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Reply By: Member - Norm C (QLD) - Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 11:40
Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 11:40
I agree if you are going to have one, it is worth paying for the genuine article. ARB and others generally have them on special for any of the 4WD Shows, but you will probbly only save $20 or $30 in any case.
I think I paid about $130 for
mine from ARB (at time of a show) about 18 months ago.
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Reply By: Adapi - Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 12:31
Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 12:31
They are a handy tool to add to your collection, just remeber to keep it
well maintained, keep the moving parts
well lubricated, and remeber they are a dangerous item if used incorrectly or in the wrong hands, keep your head
well clear of the handle when jacking up and down, dont lean over the jack handle, and dont rely on it to get under the vehicle or change a trye etc.
Adapi
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Follow Up By: Member - Kiwi Kia - Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 18:53
Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 18:53
Adapi is 100% right about keeping it lubricated. It mat seem ok but it is dam embarassing to have a vehicle jacked up and you can't release the the thing to let your vehicle down again :)) Give the latch area a spray every now and then.
And Adapi is also 100% right about the dangers also, BE WARNED !!
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Follow Up By: Member - Lost Dog(WA) - Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 19:08
Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 19:08
When I was out bush we gave our roo jacks a wash in two stroke. The fuel cleaned the jack then evaporated, leaving a film of oil on the mechanisms. Never had a problem with dust siezing the pins.
Col
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Follow Up By: Middle Jeff - Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 19:44
Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 19:44
Hi All
I always have a can of WD40 on hand and give it a good spray before I use it.
Have fun
Craig
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Follow Up By: mightyQ - Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 21:11
Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 21:11
G'day, after several decades of using my Hi-lift, keep all spray cans away! only use grease. Yes it is a bit harder to clean up but
well worth the effort, using a spray can like WD and other spray lubricants they contain too much
water and you will find that over time will rust more easily
andy
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Follow Up By: Middle Jeff - Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 21:30
Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 21:30
Hi Andy
You just made me think how old
mine is, it is at least 12 years old and always lived on the back of my car and I had to use it 2 weeks ago and all was good and their is no rust on the mechanism and the only thing I have ever used on it is WD40, so it works for me.
Have fun
Craig
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