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Wizard
SubscriberHi Fellas,
I need some advice regarding the mounting of my hi-lift jack.
I own the longer version of the hi-lift - and it is damned heavy.
It is currently mounted on the ARB Roof Rack with one of those Kaymar Jack/shovel holders.
I'm a little concerned regarding the weight - and I reckon it may be the cause for the rear sliding window leaking/rattling.
That's my theory anyway
I'm towing the boat up to the Territory - leaving Friday - and will be doing more than a few K's on dirt roads = corrugations etc.
My question - if I bolted the Kaymar brackets to the frame of the boat trailer (dual axle) and put the jack there - using two 9.5mm high tensile bolts on each bracket - do you think it would be secure enough. To stop the RHS "pulling in" I intend to use a length of flat iron on the opposite side of the Kaymar mounts.
What do you think.....I don't have much time, flat-out at work, can't/won't weld and would not have time to arrange for someone to weld so...........do you reckon my "brainwave idea" is ok or just forget and leave the damned thing at home.
And thanks for your assistance/opinions
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Wizard
Leave it at home, unless you are going to be doing some rescue work for OTHER 4WDs'
TopicToaster
Two Hi Tensile bolts that size will be heaps. Do you think you will need it?
Of course if you do leave it at home, then you will need it, and if you take it you wont need it
Master
SubscriberLeave it at home,unless your breaking new ground and might get badly stuck.The last two trips into the bush our highlift just got in the way, ended up using the exhaust jack and or the hydraulic jack with some good mounting blocks.
'99 Tdi 300 130 Twin Cab
When I'm here I want to be out there.
Jedi Master
Well The bolts will hold it no worries... as for your idea "To stop the RHS 'pulling in' I intend to use a length of flat iron on the opposite side of the Kaymar mounts" this sounds pretty good too... can't comment further unless I know the dimensions of the RHS though. Oh and use Nylocks on ya bolts to hold it ;-)
Another good idea is to make a bag to stop the dust and stuff covering your hi-lift.
Chosen
Wizard
The usual solution is to drill oversize holes and insert a length of tube around the bolts. The tube should be a gnat's hair shorter than the length across the RHS.Originally Posted by Barra1
Other than that I can't see a problem. Just make sure the location doesn't result in excessive weakening of the RHS.
Bon voyage
Fossicker
On my m8s 90 he made up a bracket that sat behind his spare wheel bolts patruding from the center of the wheel. held in place by the wheel nuts.
Wow that was a mouthful, kinda hard to explain but next time im round there ill take a photo.
Just imagine end product to be high lift jack sitting strait down the center of your spare (located on back door).
may be an easier way but seems to fit nicely and work for him.
Mine sits across the rear under the door.
Wizard
SubscriberThat looks fantastic and very practical.Mine sits across the rear under the door.
But mate, where is your cargo barrier - sorry to get on my soap box.......but.........
It is hard to be intelligent and have no cargo barrier at the same time.
I know, I'm alive ... and I'm lucky to be so after a rollover.... mate, please fit a cargo barrier.
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Defender 03 (Rolled)
'99 TDI Discovery
'96 V8 Discovery
'86 V8 County (Life's regret selling this)
Series III
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