Thread: High lift jack - want one, but do I need one? If yes - what for...

Hey Olbod, you don't have a photo of that thing? Sounds very useful.

And yes I agree, they can be be very dangerous if you are not careful and no doubt could break a jaw or even a leg if the angles are right! I recall a Malcolm Douglas show years ago where he was using three at a once to get out of a bog!

Cheers

As most have said they're a great versatile tool to have. I've had mine for over 15 years, but have never used it to recover my vehicle! Was great for breaking the bead on those sh*tty Dunlop tubed tyres I had years ago, pulling out star posts and stumps, compressing and spreading things apart........ and it goes on. I always carry mine on a trip but it gets way more use around the home. I'd say definitely get one.

Unless you have suitable lifting points they arent much use, and they hurt when the handle comes down on your head , when i make a new rear bar i will incorporate lifting points so then it might be worth carrying.

Best use I've had out of mine

Use mine all the time and as has been said before dangerous in the hands of the ignorant; simple, robust if maintained, versatile, but too damn heavy

Thanks all, looks like I am off to the shop for a new toy. May as well get a 60 inch as it fits inside a Defender 110 with ease...

Understood re. the downsides and risks of the high lift. Gear fear has been a hobby of mine for quite a while, and these certainly deserve respect.

The JackMate looks interesting, versatile and cheaper than buying a jack with a lifting and clamping head. Thanks for the tip.

Originally Posted by olbod

I bought an attachment that slides onto the high lift with two enormously strong straps each with a solid hook on each end.
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Hi

That looks like a very very handy attachment, they seem to call them "lift mates" and there are a couple of designs

Another addition to my shopping list

Steve

Hi

Can anyone recommend a good brand and the size I should get for my P38?

Thanks
Steve