I recently scored a free hilift jack and im going to rebuild it.Im looking for all ideas of where to mount it to my xj.thanks

Tire carrier, behind the rear seat, under the bench seat, on a roof rack.
Those are the normal locations

Hi-lift xtreme 60"

Sorry no pictures, jeep in a different province at the moment. but if you are handy with welder and don't mind cutting a little bit of carpet, the 48" jack fits very nicely on top of the rear wheel well right behind the seat. Its nice because its off the floor and I have a pin securing it in place so it doesn't bounce.

Of course a picture is worth a thousand words but it was a U shape bracket for the top end of the jack and a smaller u shape the other way for the base. the base one came in at a bit of an angle following the base so it would only come out if the top end was lifted first which had a quick release pin.

I had it outside for years but every time I used it, it needed cleaning from mud and other road sh_T. It just wouldn't work properly going down.

NOw with the new winch, I haven't had to use it since so it will stay there for a long time just in case. it got me out wayyyyyy to many times to leave behind.

Sounds like a good idea.i wish ya had pics.im just learning how to weld.

Great little project of fabricating to learn. Its not a critical component so even if its not perfect its ok.

This is not mine but I found this on Google images under "high lift jack mounts"
Its pretty close to what I did.

http://www.cherokeetalk.com/forum/at...g-dsc00598.jpg

Under the bench seat.

Some people put them on their hoods or bumpers. I don't have one but if you search on Google you will find plenty of examples.

Friend of mine has his on the roof at the back. Looks like a rear wing. LOL

Mine is just thrown in the hatch along with all the other stuff I haul around all the time. Its going on the roof rack once I get around to building one.

Does the seat still fit with the jack there?

Fits a little better if you bfh the tunnel hump a little

I did have to beat a small flat spot in to the tunnel, but it was mainly for the two bolts I use to mount the hi lift down. I used nuts to secure the bolts in place and used two wing nuts to hold down the hi lift. I also removed the base due to lack of room, its easily removed and reinstalled. The seat does still latch properly though you do have to use a little more muscle when latching it. No big deal though. Plus, there is still plenty room for a tow strap, small shovel and a couple other small things.

very good idea. I like it... a lot..
With the winch now, the jack is just collecting dust in the back

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