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Disco Muppet
2nd May 2012, 08:46 AM
Whats the best way to go about using a hilift jack with a disco 2?
are there any points where its best to use it, or some other way?
Cheers
Muppet

gusthedog
2nd May 2012, 09:16 AM
Whats the best way to go about using a hilift jack with a disco 2?
are there any points where its best to use it, or some other way?
Cheers
Muppet

I use the 'wheel lift' I bought at arb. You can use it on the bullbar too.

Like this:http://www.roadrunneroffroad.com.au/Hi-Lift-Farm-Jack-Wheel-Mate-Lift.html

Loubrey
3rd May 2012, 10:14 AM
The problem with these are that they are actually intended to be used with steel wheels - as per the manufacturers photographs

Hi-Lift Lift-Mate (LM-100) - lift vehicle wheel directly from the wheel | Hi Lift Jack Company (http://www.hi-lift.com/accessories/lift-mate.html)

Not 100% on their use with Disco 2 alloys...

gusthedog
3rd May 2012, 01:00 PM
Not 100% on their use with Disco 2 alloys...

Ive used them with disco alloys with no problems. The lift mate has a rubber coating on the hooks which is good to protect paint. When it wears off though, a rag works just as well to prevent scratches. Ive used mine the most in the driveway (putting in sls air springs and the like) at the moment though :D - and yes I'm careful and understand that a high lift can fall over and .......