Kyle, I have had a cast 60in jack for many years with no probs whatsoever
(not a hi-lift brand though). I'd buy the longest one you can store on
your truck, 60inches should be no problem. I keep it mounted on my
Ramcharger's grill guard and transfer it to the Dakota when I take it
off-road. I personally won't go off-road without it or my 8,000lb
come-along, until I get a winch for it.
One thing though, make sure the mechanism is lubed at all times!! They
won't function properly if it's not. I had a friend who got stuck and broke
out his brand new hi-lift, still had the tag on it. It was behind his seat
for like two years and never lubed it. Needless to say, I had to get mine
out to jack his truck up.
John McKinney
-----Original Message-----
From: GrnDak4x4@aol.com [mailto:GrnDak4x4@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, October 02, 1999 4:30 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Hi-Lift Questions
I need some help deciding what Hi-Lift Jack would be best suited for my
needs. I am getting ready for a safe and offroad involved hunting season, as
well as being prepared for winter. Basically, I want to carry a Hi-Lift with
me at all times. I love the fact that it can be used for a jack or a winch,
and also how durable it is along with the high respect it has within the
4WD/Offroad community. First off, what height should I look for and also
what
should I look for as far a jack construction is concerned(metal-wise)???
Height options and metal construction options are as follows: 36" CAST/
STEEL
Jack, 42" CAST Jack, 42" CAST/ STEEL Jack, 48" CAST Jack, 48" CAST/ STEEL
Jack, 60" CAST Jack, 60" CAST/ STEEL Jack. Would a Cast/Steel Jack be more
heavy duty/strong than the all Cast Jack???? Hi-Lift says this about the 2
types "Our Casting Jack is manufactured from high yield and tensile strength
grades of ductile castings.Specifications for the Casting and Steel Jack are
exactly the same as the all Cast Jack. The difference between the two is
that
the Casting and Steel Jack contains some stamped high strength steel parts."
Any input would be greatly appreciated!! Here is a great site for some
4wheelin uses and info on the Hi-Lift Jack: http://www.4x4now.com/bb0997.htm
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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