Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: Windhoek
Posts: 83
High-lift jack points
OK, I get to ask all the stupid questions.
Do I need the aftermarket front bullbars etc. to be able to utilise high-lift jacks? Or can I get specific points welded onto the chassis along the sides of the vehicle. Now that I have figured out how a high-lift jack works, I need it (well I justify it like that ) as it would have saved me the embarrassment of being rescued by a T A in Damaraland.
11th Sep 2008 7:53 am
heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
I couldn't really see where you could have decent jacking points , short of adding bullbars , rock sliders etc , so I went for an air jack instead .
11th Sep 2008 8:04 am
TiaanS
Member Since: 25 May 2007
Location: Pretoria
Posts: 200
Do you need the hilift jack for changing the tyre or for recovering…
If it is for recovery only you can try the Wheel buddy
11th Sep 2008 8:08 am
Atacama
Member Since: 12 Jul 2007
Location: Paulshoff
Posts: 174
Went the air jack route to. Believe big coutry has a plan for high lift jack points.I never liked the high lift jack( bad experiance once) . Find the airjack a lot more user friendly.
11th Sep 2008 8:16 am
heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
Tiaan I looked at the wheel buddy and debated it for a while . My biggest concern is that it looks like the jack might tilt towards the car and damage it . Have you used one in anger yet ?
11th Sep 2008 8:25 am
TiaanS
Member Since: 25 May 2007
Location: Pretoria
Posts: 200
No, Also sharing your concerns and as you can not use it to change a wheel not really on my shopping list…
11th Sep 2008 9:31 am
Atacama
Member Since: 12 Jul 2007
Location: Paulshoff
Posts: 174
Put the air jack on your list
11th Sep 2008 9:37 am
heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
And a NoDo$h bung
11th Sep 2008 9:43 am
Atacama
Member Since: 12 Jul 2007
Location: Paulshoff
Posts: 174
I came unstuck with the bung. just use the compressor to inflate.
11th Sep 2008 9:46 am
heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
Yup a compressor is less messy and more controlled . Get a good double head one and the bag inflates in about 5 min
11th Sep 2008 9:55 am
Sandlover
Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: Windhoek
Posts: 83
I think Baben had a thread somewhere about the air jack. One runs on the exhaust gas only (which I would really like to avoid) and another has a compressor input (which would be preferred).
Then there was something about longevity and robustness of these things? What make is preferred by you guys?
11th Sep 2008 12:21 pm
Rob Bruce
Member Since: 18 Jun 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 687
If you wish to use a air compressor there are some neat small ones that have a big weight capacity, they are just like suspension air bags, and are a lot quicker than the exaust type used on a compressor. A lot of mechanics in OZ use them in their workshops, This may be a good alternitive.
Cheers
RobMY05 TDV6 SE, dirt colour, Now cremated !!!!!!!
11th Sep 2008 12:33 pm
Atacama
Member Since: 12 Jul 2007
Location: Paulshoff
Posts: 174
I have a front runner one. it has the exhaust and compressor ports. it is quite baulky but it has a massive lift.
11th Sep 2008 12:50 pm
Sandlover
Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: Windhoek
Posts: 83
OK, this looks good. I was concerned about the height it can generate but Atacama assures that is has the necessary height.
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) as it would have saved me the embarrassment of being rescued by a T 
A in Damaraland.
