Jacking points on JT for Hi Lift jack?

[Renegade]

I’ve used a hi-lift jack in the past, but don’t really find them more useful than a scissor jack. The most useful mine ever was, was when I used the handle as a draglink brace, when the one on my Scrambler broke. I haven’t carried one in over a decade. It’s seems that most people hem display them in attempt to look cool rather than for use.

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[whiteglad]

I fabricated an insert for the receiver hitches on the front and rear of my JT for the Hi-Lift jack.

 

[OldButStillJeeping]

The OP asked about HiLift jacking locations, and this turned into a HiLift jack criticism. Lol

That being said, unless you use a modification device to hook into your wheels or bumper rings. There is - pretty much - no usable HiLift jack locations on a stock JT without possibly creating body or bumper damage.

I've rolled with and used HiLift jacks for years. I carry one, but not on my JT yet because I'm not currently wheeling it hard while being the lone vehicle.

HiLift jacks are indispensable in a solo vehicle extraction situation under the right circumstances. It's Priceless if it saves your life in the Yukon wilderness or Mojave desert.

But these days most people roll "out there' in a group, and a winch or good kinetic energy rope is the method of choice.

If you are so inclined to have a HiLift and go solo, get some bumpers and rock rails that can handle those amazing but very dangerous jacks.

I carry Bubba Rope always. A HiLift when going solo vehicle.

You'll be better off buying a Bubba Rope, and if you can, a winch. A HiLift is a great tool but it's almost a last resort tool. And stand clear when using one.

 

[Geoarch]

They’re fashion statements for the most part and very few situations offroad need them. People use them at times but they’re not needed. I have one in my garage I bought 10yrs ago and I’ve never used it. Generally a stock jack with jack base and/or bottle jack works in most cases.

If there is enough space to get under the truck. I've been in situations where there is not, and the hi-lift got me out. Also as someone mentioned here it works as a come-along as well.

 

[Geoarch]

The OP asked about HiLift jacking locations, and this turned into a HiLift jack criticism. Lol

That being said, unless you use a modification device to hook into your wheels or bumper rings. There is - pretty much - no usable HiLift jack locations on a stock JT without possibly creating body or bumper damage.

I've rolled with and used HiLift jacks for years. I carry one, but not on my JT yet because I'm not currently wheeling it hard while being the lone vehicle.

HiLift jacks are indispensable in a solo vehicle extraction situation under the right circumstances. It's Priceless if it saves your life in the Yukon wilderness or Mojave desert.

But these days most people roll "out there' in a group, and a winch or good kinetic energy rope is the method of choice.

If you are so inclined to have a HiLift and go solo, get some bumpers and rock rails that can handle those amazing but very dangerous jacks.

I carry Bubba Rope always. A HiLift when going solo vehicle.

You'll be better off buying a Bubba Rope, and if you can, a winch. A HiLift is a great tool but it's almost a last resort tool. And stand clear when using one.

Good points, however, if you're solo and need to move the jeep from the rear, the hi-lift works as a come-along. I've done it.

 

[OldButStillJeeping]

I agree. A HiLift has many uses. Also known as a farm jack. I've used them to pull as I cut trees down. I've used them to shift vehicles over a couple inches, and a couple feet, by lifting and kicking it over in the direction I wanted.

The downside is it requires experience. One should practice in their driveway with it. The handle kick back can kill. STAY OUT OF THE HANDLE ARC!!!

It can and will slip out of place and, also, potentially kill someone under the vehicle.

A bottle or scissors jack is safer. But not as adaptable.

 

[Rusty PW]

Know how to use a Hi-Lift before you have to use it. It can be a life saver or a killer. That depends on how you use it. Mine is 30+ yrs old. It's now in it's 3rd truck. I've used it a number of times. And yes, I've had it slip out. Lucky, no buddy got hurt or body damage. You make plans if things go wrong, so that you're prepared if they do. I carry mine like it's insurance. You hope you never have to use it.

 

[Geoarch]

Know how to use a Hi-Lift before you have to use it. It can be a life saver or a killer. That depends on how you use it. Mine is 30+ yrs old. It's now in it's 3rd truck. I've used it a number of times. And yes, I've had it slip out. Lucky, no buddy got hurt or body damage. You make plans if things go wrong, so that you're prepared if they do. I carry mine like it's insurance. You hope you never have to use it.

A winch and a hi lift can get you out of most any fix.

 

[Blade1668]

I've had to pack my High-Lift jack into a swamp with winch line and tree saver to unstick a big a## 4wheeler out during hunting season after the operator got it stuck damn sure wish I had my come-along in my Jeep that day. The 4wheeler had a new winch but didn't work..... the name brand one. FYI a game warden, where he shouldn't have been.
A few times I used it to repair (lift and pull) together busted security fences and gates. I've sleeved the steering linkage with the handle to get back home, lifted Jeep from being high centered to slide off of rocks. Broke tire beads to unmount tires. So many uses for a High-Lift jack but it's a heavy space hog and can hurt or kill you. The short one is in my LJ, the tall one was on back of my XJ now stays in jack box in shed out of the weather. One handle I've got is modified to fit a big adjustable wrench as a "cheater bar", it was needed for a trail repair. With a few additional things you can lift a JT front end or back end with a High-Lift if careful but a mistake will cost you.

 

[Artsifrtsi]

This would be a good option if you don’t have bumpers or sliders with jack points…
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...YYnuDt6urEgBmn0Qfa5Co72datGzZ2xxoCcHgQAvD_BwE

 

[UsuallyLost]

The rubi rock rails will lift the truck w a hi lift no problem. I can vouch for it. Also the rock rail behind the rear wheel. I’ve jacked off of it and its solid too.

 

[Free2roam]

The rubi rock rails will lift the truck w a hi lift no problem. I can vouch for it. Also the rock rail behind the rear wheel. I’ve jacked off of it and its solid too.

I second that. Done it too. Maybe not wise but got me out.

 

[Escape.idiocracy]

I don’t even know that this would work for the JT- I could see the top of the jack and fenders making contact. Unless you have an after market wheel with a lot more back spacing.

Factory rock rails ? I don’t think I would.
Factory bumpers ? in a pinch or to get out of a pickle I would.

Factory rock rails and bumpers are the first thing to ditch in my opinion. Frame mounted sliders- first thing done to the jeep…. (Next would be skid plates.)

High lifts are great tools in unique situations.

A bottle jack is probably the best tool under a lot of circumstances when in stock format.

My .02

 

[Artsifrtsi]

Factory rock rails ? I don’t think I would.

Factory rock rails and bumpers are the first thing to ditch in my opinion. Frame mounted sliders- first thing done to the jeep…. (Next would be skid plates.)

The Factory rails are very much stout for what they are, and are much better engineered than many aftermarket rails. Do the frame mounted rails connect to the body as well? that will damage the body, as the body and frame are designed to move independent of each other. How do the frame mount sliders keep from tweaking/deflecting the frame with a load on it?

For years with the debate of body mount vs frame mount, body mount offers better safety and damage protection than frame mounted sliders.

Then there is the aesthetics. The factory sliders are the only ones that I have seen that follow the curve of the body. All the aftermarket ones I've seen cannot figure out that there is a curve on the side of these, and thus you end up with big gaps at the ends, and a tight fit at the center of the sliders.

Yeah, the factory bars need to go out a little further than they do, but they are a much better option.

 

[OngsterA]

Know how to use a Hi-Lift before you have to use it. It can be a life saver or a killer. That depends on how you use it. Mine is 30+ yrs old. It's now in it's 3rd truck. I've used it a number of times. And yes, I've had it slip out. Lucky, no buddy got hurt or body damage. You make plans if things go wrong, so that you're prepared if they do. I carry mine like it's insurance. You hope you never have to use it.

I've used mine a couple of times when had my prev Xterra. In one scenario, got high centered on a boulder with slight off-camber up in the Sierras. I was careful and lifted the rig by the rock slider just enough to pile rocks under the rear tire, then my winch around a downed tree stump did the rest to pull it off the boulder.

Key thing is, KNOW HOW TO USE IT, practice at home MANY times and know when it's engaged or not. Also, I take good, grippy gloves off-road and believe that ensured a solid grip on the handle.

I still carry that thing in the JT, hey one use pays for itself. Like others have mentioned, other uses for this old-school tool, but treat it with respect! FYI, my RR HD stubby front bumper has notches for this very jack, good to have.

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