Thread: How to carry a high lift jack

Originally Posted by Mudnut

Just a general question. I have just purchased a high lift jack, and it is too long to fit under the rear seat of my Defender. I am worried about securing it to the outside of the vehicle, as I have had items stolen or vandalized before. What is the best way to secure the jack, and is still accessable? Can put it on the roof rack, but was looking at removing it during my trip to SA.

Thanks in advance,

Ken

I used to fit them along the side of the rear wheel box inside in the back
Under the bench seats

I cable tie mine on the roof during off road trips, and it stays in my garage the rest of the time.

BTYW in our 90 it sits behind the seats mounted to the rear bulkhead. So sits between the seat and bulkhead all the time

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I use a Kaymar carrier and put a padlock thru it.(see above)

They are a pain. Inside, they are invariably a pain to get out when you need it. Outside, dust gets in - they go up, & won't go down. On the roofrack or on the back door doesn't do either any good.

One solution I've seen is simply to take the thing apart. Just mount the rack on the roofrack. They're easy enough to assemble.

And sometimes you'll see the Yanks mount them on the top of the bullbar. Easy to get at, evens up weight distribution a bit, out of the dust most of the time. Just illegal under our bullbar rules I fear.

Regards
Max P

Leave the useless thing at home and take a good bottle jack and base plate

Originally Posted by Tusker

Outside, dust gets in - they go up, & won't go down.

I discovered that on Sunday .
I'm going to see if I can fit a cloth/canvas bag over the working parts of the jack.

I take the foot and mechanism off mine and carry then in a canvas bag in the back, and keep the leg and handle under the back seat (fits with about 30cm to spare).

Only had to us it a couple of times, is quick to assemble and always clean.

Cheers

Andrew