mcoughlin

So seems how his is about FABRICATION i believe it belongs in the fab section.....

Has anyone made mounts for their hi lift jack? I am looking into this for the roof rack i start next week and cant justify spending $50 on aluminum mounts only because " Hi-Lift" is written on them. So.... let's see some pics of these custom, homemade mounts and ones specifically for roof racks! Thanks guys.

Daltonamorph

I don't have any close up pictures, but I used some spare d44 ubolts I had laying around, they fit perfectly around the cross rails and hold the hi lift on nice and tight.

Gee oh Dee

Sorry bud, moved to chat. See link below with questions...

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/ul...ication-85599/

mcoughlin

Okay. I thought about making a bracket in the same shape as the actual hi lift one but out of thin plate instead of milled aluminum. Anyone done something like this?

xjcherokee2000

considering the hi-lift jack only gets used during wheeling trips .... i was think of taking this approch :

installing this mounting bracket (link below) to my rear bumper & only attaching the jack when going wheeling :: that way its out of the elements and at same time not taking up space in the jeep.. what do you think about this idea ?

Link to mounting bracket ::
http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CHoQ8wIwAQ#

mcoughlin

I like that mount a lot sand wanted to build or buy something like that considering its cheaper than the actual hi lift one. I would just remove mine but i use it quiet it bit now that i have one for use around the house or working on the jeep or Samurai to get it one jack stands so i like to always have it with me

xjcherokee2000

just realized a hi-lift jack will fit perfectly under the rear seat .. i think i may just scratch the whole mount idea . whats better than out of the elements and out of sight , imo.

Daltonamorph

I had the same idea, but after that one time you need it when it's raining and muddy.....

Demolition_x

Thats what I have done and it is perfect. I had to remove the head from the beam and smack the center section with a hammer to be able to close the seat.