Hi-lift jack mounting..

rpraterxj · Dec 22, 2004

Hi gang,

I am looking for ways to mount my hi-lift jack. I will be getting a rear bumper with jack mount, but I need to carry it a different way in the meantime.

Right now, I just have it lying in the back. I have seen people mount them on the front or rear bumpers and on roof racks (factory). I don't want to buy a mounting kit to use for a coupe of months.

Any ideas? I would like to mount it on the factory roof rack somehow.

Thanks,

Robert

ruggedjeep · Dec 22, 2004

http://formattfab.com/index2.htm
Its a interior mount and pretty cheap.
Go to XJ products

Mike L · Dec 22, 2004

Are you running that one? Got pics of it installed?

-Mike

ruggedjeep · Dec 22, 2004

No im not, someone who is posted pics on another forum and it caught my interest.

You could email the owner/operator of the site and they will send you some mounted pics.

Mike L · Dec 22, 2004

Found IT for those interested. Scroll about 1/2 way down the page. HTH.

-Mike

XJBill · Dec 22, 2004

You can do the same thing with the factory rack. Just drill a hole in each crossbar and put a bolt through with a nut on the other end to hold the bolt in place. Then put the hilift on it, then a washer, and last a wingnut holding the hilift on. Then you can remove the hilift when needed without any tools.

Mike L · Dec 22, 2004

XJBill said:
You can do the same thing with the factory rack. Just drill a hole in each crossbar and put a bolt through with a nut on the other end to hold the bolt in place. Then put the hilift on it, then a washer, and last a wingnut holding the hilift on. Then you can remove the hilift when needed without any tools.

Thats if you have the factory rack or any rack for that matter. I was just pointing out what RuggedJeep was talking about and even pointing out a pic of it.

-Mike

XJBill · Dec 22, 2004

You are correct. rpraterxj stated he wanted to mount it to his factory rack.

I would like to mount it on the factory roof rack somehow.

rpraterxj · Dec 22, 2004

I appreciate all of the input. The inside mount is nice, but I have the 60" jack. I had thought of just drilling and bolting, but was wondering what other options there may be.

I will be mounting it on my rear bumper, once I get it.

Thanks,

Robert

Goatman · Dec 22, 2004

Mike L said:
Found IT for those interested. Scroll about 1/2 way down the page. HTH.

-Mike

That doesn't look practical to me......you'd always have gear stacked in front of it that would have to be moved to get to the jack. Unless I'm missing something........

Mike L · Dec 23, 2004

Goatman said:
That doesn't look practical to me......you'd always have gear stacked in front of it that would have to be moved to get to the jack. Unless I'm missing something........

LOL, that was my problem when I had to change my tire during the Rubicon trip. All my gear was in front of the Hi-Lift and I had to pull everything out to get to it. It is not on that mount, it is right behind the rear seat between my tool box and the seat. It sure was a PITA to get to it and time consuming. It would have been easier if I had a mount on my bumper or if the Jeepers going on diets would carry their Hi-Lifts.

-Mike

olympic4x4tech · Dec 23, 2004

drill some holes in the factory rack and run some 3/8" bolts throught the holes, set your jack on there and there you go. It would be even better if you used some threaded knobs, that way you dont need any tools to remove it. If you want i can get you some 3/8" threaded knobs, the only thing is that you will have to pick them up....i know its a far drive

Erik

rpraterxj · Dec 23, 2004

olympic4x4tech said:
drill some holes in the factory rack and run some 3/8" bolts throught the holes, set your jack on there and there you go. It would be even better if you used some threaded knobs, that way you dont need any tools to remove it. If you want i can get you some 3/8" threaded knobs, the only thing is that you will have to pick them up....i know its a far drive

Erik

Sounds good to me. Just let me know how much I owe you. Can you get the bolts and the knobs? How would I secure the jack so it would not get stolen?

How's your ride coming along?

Happy Holidays!

Robert

olympic4x4tech · Dec 23, 2004

Ill try to grab all the stuff you will need to mount your jack on your factory rails. I will be around pretty much this whole weekend. give me a call when you have time 714-728-3341. No charge. consider it an xmas gift.

rpraterxj · Dec 23, 2004

olympic4x4tech said:
Ill try to grab all the stuff you will need to mount your jack on your factory rails. I will be around pretty much this whole weekend. give me a call when you have time 714-728-3341. No charge. consider it an xmas gift.

Dude, Thanks.

Are you available this evening? I am going up to Torrance for the weekend. We are goign early tomorrow. My sister-in-law needs some repairs on her Honda Pasport and I am going to take care of it for her.

You can give ma a call if you want: 714-319-7135.

Thanks again,

Robert

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