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Mar 1, 2016 | 10:01 AM

#16

Rogue4x4

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From: Blunt, South Dakota

Year: 97

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.6 stroker

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Originally Posted by Maple__Man

ive also seen where you can take a Hi Lift and use a smaller strap, go through your rim and lift an individual tire or area.

here is a guide for everything you need to know about using a real Hi Lift jack, ive used this many times to get me out of a pinch.

http://expeditionportal.com/jack-of-all-trades/

Excellent link. Thanks for sharing.

Mar 1, 2016 | 10:03 AM

#17

SteveMongr

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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

Year: 2000 WJ

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Stock jack is two-stage, has a cradle for the axle and extends to 16". Effective for 33" tire. Most bottle jacks from the auto store are single stage and do not hold well on axle tubes.
If using a hi-lift to change a wheel, will still have to support axle. What I like about the hi-lift is it's winch capabilities.

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Mar 1, 2016 | 12:08 PM

#18

Fred/N0AZZ

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From: Monett, MO.

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Hi-Lift makes adapters that will fit all applications from a stock lifted one to aftermarket bumpers/sliders. A must have for any lifted XJ or one used off road can be used as a winch for recovery or in emergency's to extract someone from an accident or rollover.

I use a 60" Extreme but many opt for the 54" I like the extra length and have quite a few options for it including the large base.