Thread: Best non roof rack Hi Lift Jack mounting location

Originally Posted by strangy

I dont want to take this thread off track, but are you sure you need a hi lift jack or are you carrying it because "everyone else says so, seems to have one?"

I wonder this as well...

I am thinking of getting the 'exhaust inflatable bag' as my solution to tyre changes or other vehicle lifting requirements... thoughts?

Originally Posted by YOLO110

I wonder this as well...

I am thinking of getting the 'exhaust inflatable bag' as my solution to tyre changes or other vehicle lifting requirements... thoughts?

Want to try mine to see if it will do what you want? (No, I'm not selling it.)

Originally Posted by p38arover

Want to try mine to see if it will do what you want? (No, I'm not selling it.)

Very kind of you mate!

Have you used yours in anger? I am thinking use in sand etc where I always struggle to understand how a mechanical jack could be used...

... and going back to this thread, I guess they are easier to store too!

I've never used it. I traded a hi-lift for it. Ask Redback, it was he that traded it.

I wouldn't trade my hi lift Jack for an airbag. No doubt they're great when they work, but a puncture would be a real pain. Hi lift jacks are very good in the right situation, eg sand with a base plate, and if used properly with great care. They can get you out of trouble, but they can also get you into trouble and there has been many an injury as a result. Lock your centre diff, handbrake on, use wheel chocks, a base plate and know where to stand in relation to the jack arm! Having said all that, I use the bottle jack as first priority if possible. Straight under the axle, simple, safer.

Airbag (bullbag? Brand?) Was all we used in 1992 Aust Safari when searching for a fast and lightweight solution for changing tyres. We used it a fair bit never had an issue. They come with mats to put under and on top of to protect from damage during use and some of the terrain we used it on like on top of gibbers etc would've been game over without them. I highly recommend one however it is useless if the engine won't run, or if during the jacking process the angle is such that you run out of fuel... 😮😣 don't ask...

JC