HI-Lift Jacks

kaspar139 · February 25, 2002

For those out there that do a lot of off-roading or have a lifted truck, does anyone have/use a "Hi-Lift" jack?

If so,

where did you get it?

how much?

And do you have the mounting kit for it in your truck bed?

Thanks in advance...

chevy4x4trucks · February 25, 2002

They're about 50 bucks and just about every offroad store online sells them. They work great, a buddy of mine had one. I don't know how well it would work on your truck though. I mean, you probably don't want to wrinkle your bumpers by jacking them up with it. But, if you tow a trailer they work well. Great for a lot of applications. You can use it to winch yourself out as well.

kaspar139 · February 25, 2002

What kind of Jack can I use/get? My factory jack no longer reaches my frame! Expected of course, with the lift kit and all, but if I get a flat, I'm screwed

chevy4x4trucks · February 25, 2002

If you just want a jack for mechanical use get a 2 or 3 ton floor jack. If they don't reach quite high enough just put a 6x6 block on top of it. Those factory jacks are pretty much useless even if your truck is stock height.

kaspar139 · February 25, 2002

Cool, I just want something to keep in the truck. I figured the hi-lift jack would be good because they have the mounting hardware for the bed for like $25. But if you can only do it against the bumper, I don't know if our Chevy's can be lifted by the bumper... THey have a "bumper lift" adapter thing, but like I said, I don't know if you can jack our trucks up via the bumper.

I would like a floor jack for the garage, but that would be hard to travel with in the truck all the time.

chevy4x4trucks · February 25, 2002

I would like a floor jack for the garage, but that would be hard to travel with in the truck all the time.

Not really, my little two ton floor jack fits nicely in my cab pack so it's not much of a nuissance to take w/ me in the truck. Now if only the big lug wrench would fit in there ???

kaspar139 · February 25, 2002

Hmm... ok, well I will check it out. I am going to 4WheelParts after work and see what they have, and to Autozone, they might have a floor jack. I appreciate your help, Chevy4x4Trucks!

I'll let ya know what I decide.

Jpshostr · February 25, 2002

Go to Farm and Fleet or a similar such store and get yourself a bottle jack. They have much more capacity than any high lift jack and are a whole lot easier and safer to use IMO. Check out the sizes they have, I'm sure they'll have one that will fit in your truck.

silverado man · February 25, 2002

Yep bottle jack are good. and they would fit in the cab a lot better.

kaspar139 · February 25, 2002

Anyone have a pic of a bottle jack?

silverado man · February 25, 2002

http://catalog.irep-supplies.com/browseGro..._group_id=57672

here are some I dont know if they are the cheapest this is just to give you the idea.

chevy4x4trucks · February 25, 2002

I forgot about bottle jacks, they work great too and are easier to carry around in your pickup. I think (not 100% sure) but isn't the factory jack a bottle jack w/ just a metal bracing around it? I can't remember if it is and I'm too lazy to look.

MountaineerTom · February 26, 2002

The factory jack is a scissor type jack.

A tip for bottle jacks. Get a 1x8 or 1x6 and cut you out a square section to use as a larger base to set the jack on and keep it in the truck in case you need it. If you need to use it in a sandy or soft soil area, it would be very handy. That could actually be handy for almost any type of jack.