JohnnyDark
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just bought a 48 hi lift to replace my much used come along. any tips and tricks????
hi lift jack tips and tricks?
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notamustang
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I will try this agian, having trouble getting my thoughts straight /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif Jack Mate this adapter is great for pulling t-posts, prying open ex wifes fender well /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Here is some more info on the jack mate . Hi lift makes a great adapter for hooking into the wheel to jack up the whicle w/o dropping the suspension, great when my F-250 is up to the frame in mud /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif Hope this helps /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I would hold onto the come along too, they can be used in tandom with the jack.
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My experience is with two old beat-up ones so I hope your new one works smoother than mine.
If you play around with the pins trying to lower it faster than notch by notch, not much will happen then unexpectedly the carriage will fall all the way down. Keep fingers and toes clear.
Also there are modes where the handle can kick so keep clear of the handle and mast as much as possible.
I found a chunk of paraffin was the best thing for lubing it since that won't attract dust or make it slippery to handle.
30 years ago when I spent every weekend crashing around the woods in an old Willys Wagon, I frequently used the HiLift jack to get out of ruts if I was hopelessly high centered in some bigger vehicle's ruts. I would put the jack under my trailer hitch and jack it to the top, then tip the jack to let the vehicle fall and land a foot or so to one side of where it got stuck. Getting the rear axle on solid ground was usually sufficient but there were times when I repeated the process lifting the middle of the front bumper also. For a modern vehicle you better examine the front bumper to see if it will stand up to this abuse.
Don't replace the handle with a stronger one. It is sized to bend as a warning of excessive force.
I take mine completely apart every several years to grind and polish the little ramps that the roll pins have to slide on since binding there is the most common problem. Also the larger pins have to slide easily under presure of the springs.
HiLift jacks are great. I can't think of anything better for lifting a tractor axle.
If you play around with the pins trying to lower it faster than notch by notch, not much will happen then unexpectedly the carriage will fall all the way down. Keep fingers and toes clear.
Also there are modes where the handle can kick so keep clear of the handle and mast as much as possible.
I found a chunk of paraffin was the best thing for lubing it since that won't attract dust or make it slippery to handle.
30 years ago when I spent every weekend crashing around the woods in an old Willys Wagon, I frequently used the HiLift jack to get out of ruts if I was hopelessly high centered in some bigger vehicle's ruts. I would put the jack under my trailer hitch and jack it to the top, then tip the jack to let the vehicle fall and land a foot or so to one side of where it got stuck. Getting the rear axle on solid ground was usually sufficient but there were times when I repeated the process lifting the middle of the front bumper also. For a modern vehicle you better examine the front bumper to see if it will stand up to this abuse.
Don't replace the handle with a stronger one. It is sized to bend as a warning of excessive force.
I take mine completely apart every several years to grind and polish the little ramps that the roll pins have to slide on since binding there is the most common problem. Also the larger pins have to slide easily under presure of the springs.
HiLift jacks are great. I can't think of anything better for lifting a tractor axle.
If you lift something like a shed - the top of the jack can scrape the siding/straight wall. Put a pair of 4 or 6 inch wheels on a bolt axle thru the top hole in the jack. You then have an offset that moves as the jack does. I used a pair of old baby stroller wheels -free!
Dave
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JohnnyDark
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thanks for the tips and the links, johnny
goodoleboy
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Be careful they are nicknamed "farmer killers" for a reason.
When your done using it put the UP/down switch in the Up position to keep the pins from breaking.
They sell and off road base for muddy appliacations but I wonder if 2x8 scrap would work just as well?
Handle isolators to keep the paint from getting scratched i made one out of a piece of rubber from packing found in a box my garden hose cart came in.but you can buy one for $10.
If your going to mount it your pickup ive ordered some C-clamps used to hold down camper shells. Drill a hole and insert bolt then you can add a wingnut and it will hold her down. Ill let you know how it goes.
When your done using it put the UP/down switch in the Up position to keep the pins from breaking.
They sell and off road base for muddy appliacations but I wonder if 2x8 scrap would work just as well?
Handle isolators to keep the paint from getting scratched i made one out of a piece of rubber from packing found in a box my garden hose cart came in.but you can buy one for $10.
If your going to mount it your pickup ive ordered some C-clamps used to hold down camper shells. Drill a hole and insert bolt then you can add a wingnut and it will hold her down. Ill let you know how it goes.
notamustang
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Farmer Killers thats funny, they trouble with a 2x8 they tend to split at the worst times. I have also used my base to support the top of the jack while pushing a rock out of my axles path. At home its fine on the triail someone will burn it before you need it /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
TheKid
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Instead of using 2X8 for a base, cut a couple of pieces of 3/4" plywood to the size you want. Glue and/or nail them together.
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Keep the pins and working parts clean that way it will be ready to work when you want it to. I cut a hole in a scrap piece of sheet and put it over the main bar and it keeps most of the dust off the working parts.
Dan
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Farmer Killer is right. I'm sorta surprised the Safetycrat haven't had them outlawed yet. We have used one for everything from stretching fence wire to breaking down tractor tires. Excellent tools, very versatile. Will kill everyone big enough to die if not respected tho'. Biggest drawback...if the jack won't pick something up (over its capacity)... its WAY too easy to slip a cheater pipe over the handle for more leverage. Its a good tool, just be careful with the thing. Its like a green broke horse... it will hurt you if it thinks you aren't paying attention!
