can u use a high lift jack on a stock jeep. if so how would u lift it. pics and descriptions would help. thanks

 

You're better off with an oem bottle-jack. You could use a hi-lift at the bumper mounting points but thats about it.

 

Yep... rockers will crush and everything else lol...

 

lol. i have 30' tires will the oem jack still reach tht high

 

Stock tires are 29", so it won't be a problem.

 

Hi-lift jacks should only be used off-road, there are NO safe ways to use them, they are very dangerous. But they are tough and can save your butt off-road.

 

And you got this info where? I've got the rubber 12" base for mine so it's more stable and I use it all the time. There's no more danger in a hi-lift than any other jack.

 

with my 33's i still use the OEM jack.... you will be fine. and like stated the hi lift is for offroad situations only

 

my hi lift is old and i got it at a yard sale for $5... that joker drops all the time when im letting stuff down... doesnt pin back in well or something... i try not to use it if i dont have too... need to buy another one and scrap this one... lol... i was lowering my 8x12 shed with it off my trailer and that joker gave out... dropped my damn shed... talk about a blink of an eye!

 

hi-lifts are only dangerous when they're not kept in good condition/not used properly. Worn out, un-oiled springs and pins on a hi-lift can keep it from locking the pins in, resulting in those unexpected drops. Just like anything else mechanical you have to take care of it for it to function correctly.

 

oh i know... im not saying there more dangerous... im just saying mine is... lol...

 

LOL. You know the kit to fix it isn't that expensive. I'd try that before buying a new one..

 

did know there was a kit? naw its old though man... the bottom plate is held on by a giant cotter key and swivels around... causes everything to fall left or right.... i thought about degreasing it... welding on a larger bottom plate... welding the bottom to the plate lol... painting and regreasing... but after all that work and time i may as well go to tractor supply and pick me up another...

 

Yeah....now that you've explained it's current condition, a new one would be better. That and they're only like $60.

 

I have a 3 ton jackand that doesnt lift my rig without a block of wood, only place iv used the highjack is on the stock bumpers but thats even sketchy