Jack,Scissor,Bottle,HighLift or What?

[LibertyTC]

Lifted? Got My New Jack Ready!

Might as well now remove the stock jack all together, install new one.
There is no way the stock jack would work now that I am lifted.
So in today's project it was make sure in an emergency, I can change a tire.
The rear diff lift can be done without blocks but the front rail now begins at around 13.5 inches with my 15.5 inch new scissor jack.
Even though I have 2x4s (which actually are only 1.5x3.5)
I got some hardwood in real one inch thick and glued two together and still have one free for rear if needed.
I think I can now change a tire!:smokin:
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[Ry' N Jen]

Not going to work!
Time to buy a high-Lift Tim!

 

[LibertyTC]

It will be fine!

This scissor is rated at 3300 lbs which is way stronger & taller than stock.
High lift can only be used if you got rock rails, which may come eventually.
I could easily mount a high lift on the side of basket which would look cool, but probably never get used.
I just don't want to be driving around with all this extra weight bogging down the KJ if I don't have to.
The scissor is compact & works.

 

[LibertyFever]

Like this?
http://www.princessauto.com/worksho...els/pans/8003605-12-ton-pneumatic-bottle-jack

These were on sale at Cdn Tire last week but just my luck there were none in stock so I got a raincheck.

Someday I plan to get a Hi-Lift for my Liberty and I'll either build one of these to let me use it on my Libby;

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HI-LIFT ADAPTOR PROTOTYPE

or buy one of these;

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Hi-Lift Mate

 

[huntbuggy]

Jack, Scissor - OR WHAT...

I cleaned the dirt off the Jeep after this morning's log road run and of course it starts raining before I could wax as I planned... will start a detailing thread on Meguiar's liquid VS paste Gold Class waxes if it ever gets nice again.

So... emptied the interior completely and got rid of all the winter fixings... and started to put together a recovery box and kit (top on cardboard) a toolbox (mostly bottom left) and a parts box (mostly bottom right).

For jacking I think I'm covered with the scissor, blocks and hi-lift. As for the OR WHAT... missing some stuff for sure but not sure what...

(shovel, bucksaw and another strap are in the brother-in-law's truck - might get them back someday but looking for cheap spares someplace in the meantime)

Guns, ammo, knives, fishing, hunting and trapping gear go in another set of boxes and carriers when they're needed on the trip.

This thing is going to settle fast and suck gas. :happy175:

Am gonna try to heavy up the passenger side more I think - especially if riding alone will load down the legroom ahead of the front seat and mount the heavy end of the hi-lift on right when securing it under the rear seat on the posts.

 

[LibertyFever]

I carry all my stuff in one container. When not on the trail and need extra room I can pick up the whole box and leave it in the garage.

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and no, I don't have a Hi-Lift in there...

 

[LibertyTC]

Stock KJ Jack Compared !

After taking the KJ's stock jack out of the jeep I was able to compare both now.
Interestingly as the photo shows, the stock jack is taller by 1.5 inch.
So in other words, even while lifted, if the front rail is about 13.5 inches from the ground, the stock jack will still lift the KJ. Blocks of wood is still a good idea for both wheel block & lifting though.
Soon when the weather is dry, going to test both scissors jacks, and see what happens when I lift front & Rear. Will post back findings.
Should get Ryan to try his systems too....
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[LibertyTC]

SO yesterday at Ryan's,we had to remove rear tires for brake inspection on my lifted KJ.
This allowed use of both scissor (stock & red aftermarket 3300lb) jacks
Jeep Stock Jack:
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Red Jack was stronger but was more difficult to tun up.
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On front stock jack & two blocks:
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After that work out...I got 3 special cut 2" steaks were done by Jen on BBQ! YUMMY!
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The rubber pad was falling apart after used multiple times doing SpiderTrax installation.
The rubber has been now Replaced With Leather!
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[LibertyTC]

GMC Pick Up Truck Scissor Jack Found.

The red Can Tire Jack inside rod bent. Piece of...Crap.
At the wreckers the pick up truck jacks are snagged pretty quickly, but got lucky on finding something real strong.
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The GMC jack is stronger,taller, and has a real bearing for turning, very nice, much better. No need for wooden blocks. GMC jack is tall enough for lifted kJ.
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Ended up cutting off the top steel tabs to make it flatter for lifts.
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With 5/8 Socket and adapter, the hook attachment can now be spun by a drill! (nice)
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[alvingog]

Hi-Lift jacks are fine for some unique situations. BUT, they should not be considered the jack of choice for changing tires (no matter how tall your lift is) or jacking the Jeep up from the bumper or tub to lift the Jeep high enough to place jack stands underneath. Use a hydraulic floor jack for that as Hi-Lifts are not stable or safe enough for that kind of use. Personally, I consider Hi-Lifts strictly as a tool-of-last-resort when nothing else will work. Too many Jeepers mistakenly use them for everything, believing incorrectly that they are needed even to change tires for lifted Jeeps... they are not. The OE jack works fine for changing tires with any size suspension lift for tires up to at least 35" and even 37" in a pinch.

Be careful with a Hi-Lift, they are really dangerous if you're not careful with them. This is the reason that new cars no longer come with that style jack, though they all used to.