Hi-Lift Jack Mounting ! info wanted. THX !

considering the hi-lift jack only gets used during wheeling trips .... i was think of taking this approch :

installing this mounting bracket (link below) to my stock OEM rear bumper & only attaching the jack when going wheeling :: that way its out of the elements and at same time not taking up space in the jeep.. what do you think about this idea ? would the bumper be stong enough to hold the mounting brackets and jack ? Thanks for any help.

Link to mounting bracket ::
http://www.amazon.com/Hi-Lift-4X400-4XRAC-Mounting-System/dp/tags-on-product/B000CMHNY2

Yeah it would work but I wouldnt want it mounted there. Easy for it to get smashed into, and deppending on the situation it could be hard to access when you need it.

I currently have my 48" Hi-Lift mounted with those brackets to my factory back bumper. The bumper has no problem holding the extra weight (use washers on the back side to spread out the load).

That being said, you do run the risk of damaging your bumper if you slam it into the ground. My jack has hit a few things lightly (the hitch normally takes the brunt of any impact back there) and everything has been fine.

If you do choose to go this route be careful where you mount the brackets. I didn't pay enough with mine and if I have the nose of the jack facing up (so it doesn't act like an anchor) I can't open the hatch. I typically don't need to open the hatch off-road so I'm just living with it until I can build a new rear bumper/swing-out setup.

i like mine on the 1/4 guards



yea, i have dragged it against rocks while wheeling. but its much more out of the way than on the back of the bumper

ive seen it mounted on the stock roof rack bars just with holes drilled in the bars and bolts w/locks through it. great idea IMO

Once I get one, I'll mount it here:
http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=2XJRST3&Category_Code=XJB

I used bolts through some plates on the rear seat back. doesn't take up any room mounted to the seat back. then when i need it, i fold the seat down, undue a couple wing nuts and bring it out.

I wanted mine inside. The wife and I often just jump in and end up far from home on unplanned trips so most of my equipment rides around with me all the time.

Here's the rack I made:

http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad284/Ogrebonz/IMAG0038.jpg

Check out http://www.desertrat.com/images/?id=5956

ktm racer 419 said:

i like mine on the 1/4 guards

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Sexy.