Hi-Lift HandleAll: 4 Tools-in-1

***Corey*** · 12-10-2007, 01:07 PM

Anyone seen this?
http://hi-lift.com/products/handle_all.htm

Review here.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...o/4229393.html

Quote:

When driving off-road, it is essential to have recovery equipment. Most reliable sources strongly suggest a Hi-Lift jack, a shovel, and an axe as minimal gear.
In fact, many off-road parks consider these items mandatory equipment.

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This four-in-one off-road recovery tool (including shovel, axe, pickaxe and sledgehammer) has a two-piece telescoping handle that’s held together with strong, yet easy to operate, quick release Tab-Lok pins.
You can shorten the handle for working in tight spaces by simply removing one of the tubes.
The tool heads have been CNC’s to fit snuggle into the tubes. They are also held in place with TAB-LOK pins.

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mtnfreak · 12-10-2007, 08:34 PM

Only seen it in my mind before. Difference is, my version came with a spare handle and was a lot less expensive. Of course, this version is real, whereas I'm still looking for a place to cast the parts cheaply.

***Corey*** · 12-12-2007, 04:15 AM

I am seriously considering getting one.
Why?

The shovel and ax I throw up on the roof rack are required pretty much if you off road, and the Forest Service pretty much insists you have that gear with you when off roading in my area.

But how often do they get used?
Not very often, but it is something you want for backup just in case.

With this item from Hi-Lift, it can stay in the rig at all times and be ready, and I do not have to worry about putting it up on the roof and taking it off the roof when I get back from a trip.

I have to do some thinking about this...

tc · 12-12-2007, 06:53 AM

There's also the MaxAxe - similar concept, but been around a while (and therefore a bit more proven than a new product)

Belize Off Road Team · 12-12-2007, 07:41 AM

unless you got all your storage compartments inside full, that would be handy if you really dont want the stuff on your roof rack. me personally have a level 3 first aid kit, tow rope with shackle and tools to fix most anything that might break, im still looking for fold away shovel & stuff like that. Corey, do you know if someone can cut an extra understeat storage on the other side of the jack on a 2nd gen Surf/4Runner? is there actually space under there to do that or is ittaken up by stuff underneath the vehicle? anyone know if it can be done?????

Tacoclimber · 12-12-2007, 08:32 AM

Without seeing it or using it, I would question the long term structural integrity of something like that, especially if used hard. Is it really built to withstand the forces of chopping or ..uh, "sledging"?

But then again, it is made by "Hi-lift". Corey, you should get two and then send me one, and I'll help with a YT review of it!

***Corey*** · 12-12-2007, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tacoclimber

But then again, it is made by "Hi-lift". Corey, you should get two and then send me one, and I'll help with a YT review of it!

I am working it

http://www.central4wd.com/inventoryd...;folder%7C5144

$129, and I happen to have a Central 4WD right down the road from my work.
I may pick one up tomorrow, today is laundry day, that takes priority over shopping

It is a little cheaper going through a retailer, but I am also working something else, but my contact is out to lunch right now.

Think back to what we were doing during the summer.

CJM · 12-12-2007, 08:57 AM

2 piece handle? Held together by lock pins? Whats the handle made out of-unless its steel I wont touch it..

Nothing like good old wood or fiberglass!

***Corey*** · 12-12-2007, 10:53 AM

OK, because I dig you (Well some of you

) I have secured one of these Hi-Lift HandleAll units for a December/Christmas/Holiday/whatever you wanna call it giveaway.

Stay tuned to the homepage for a link to the announcement section where the contest will be.

The contest will be like the past Summer Giveaways, where you are allowed to post only once in the thread I put up.
Post more than once, and you get the axed out of the contest.

I think we will run the contest to Friday morning the 21st of December.
I will pick the winner that morning before work, and post the results in a new thread in the announcement section.

So stay tuned, one of you members is going to win this.

hanksyota · 12-12-2007, 11:12 AM

sweet deal. thanks Corey!

Tacoclimber · 12-12-2007, 11:16 AM

I'll definitely be posting in that thread...

***Corey*** · 12-12-2007, 11:32 AM

You are welcome.
I got a nice PDF file from Hi-Lift in the email a bit ago, will be converting that over to a JPG when I am at home.

The unit is coming directly to me, and I will have it before Christmas.
As soon as our software here picks a winner next week, I will contact the winner and try to get it UPS'd to you as fast as I can.
Saturday the 22nd I will take it to UPS reshipper.

I pay the shipping

My local Central 4WD has one in stock, I think I will pick it up tomorrow.
I do kind of want to get all my stuff off of the roofrack, as I am thinking very hard about one of these.
This one to be exact, and it fits the factory rack.

***Corey*** · 12-12-2007, 03:14 PM

Go, go now!

***Corey*** · 12-14-2007, 01:12 PM

Picked it up after work yesterday at Central 4WD.
It is pretty darn nice, and the tools are nice and heavy.

Everything fits in the bag quite well.

The one for the giveaway should be showing up next week.

Tacoclimber · 12-14-2007, 02:42 PM

That does look pretty stout. Oh man, I hope I win this one...

***Corey*** · 12-19-2007, 08:21 AM

Hi-Lift informed me that it is on my local UPS truck out for delivery.
I should have it by 4 PM today.

ocdropzone · 12-19-2007, 08:27 AM

Fingers are crossed that I win December giveaway, but this has been added to my X-mas list. It is a long list but figure that a few things will show up under the tree

f4stunna · 12-19-2007, 08:43 AM

so all you have to do is reply in that thread?

i probulby would never buy something like that but i sure as hell would love to win it

ocdropzone · 12-19-2007, 10:08 PM

Corey:
Just curious how much the whole package weighs? also is there any kind of cap on the end of the handle?

***Corey*** · 12-20-2007, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f4stunna

so all you have to do is reply in that thread?

i probulby would never buy something like that but i sure as hell would love to win it

That is all ya gotta do, and you better hurry.
By this time tomorrow a winner will have been picked.

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Originally Posted by ocdropzone

Corey:
Just curious how much the whole package weighs? also is there any kind of cap on the end of the handle?

Just put the box on the scale and it tips out at 32 lb.
Figure maybe 31.5 without the box.
Fed Ex dropped it off yesterday.

No end caps on the handle, but I am sure one could slip a rubber end or a "T or D" handle over the end inside of the tube.
I may look into doing that.

WhiskeyChainsaw · 11-21-2008, 04:58 PM

how does the handle feel? solid? is it steel? like a real hi-lift handle? i wonder if you could use those tools with your stock hi-lift handle with a little work.

***Corey*** · 11-21-2008, 05:23 PM

Feels good to me.
David Zartman owner/publisher of 4WD Toyota Owner magazine had an article in one of his past issues, and he scanned it in.

Here is his article.

Vermejo · 11-21-2008, 07:00 PM

Nice kit. Us NM Guys take flack for putting a full-sized shovel up top.

12-10-2007, 08:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
mtnfreak Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: People's Republic of Boulder Posts: 830	Only seen it in my mind before. Difference is, my version came with a spare handle and was a lot less expensive. Of course, this version is real, whereas I'm still looking for a place to cast the parts cheaply. __________________ 89 4Runner, V6, Auto, Some stuff's stock, some's not.

12-12-2007, 04:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,077	I am seriously considering getting one. Why? The shovel and ax I throw up on the roof rack are required pretty much if you off road, and the Forest Service pretty much insists you have that gear with you when off roading in my area. But how often do they get used? Not very often, but it is something you want for backup just in case. With this item from Hi-Lift, it can stay in the rig at all times and be ready, and I do not have to worry about putting it up on the roof and taking it off the roof when I get back from a trip. I have to do some thinking about this... __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

12-12-2007, 06:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,376	There's also the MaxAxe - similar concept, but been around a while (and therefore a bit more proven than a new product) __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

12-12-2007, 07:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Belize Off Road Team Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Corozal Town, Belize Posts: 2,752	unless you got all your storage compartments inside full, that would be handy if you really dont want the stuff on your roof rack. me personally have a level 3 first aid kit, tow rope with shackle and tools to fix most anything that might break, im still looking for fold away shovel & stuff like that. Corey, do you know if someone can cut an extra understeat storage on the other side of the jack on a 2nd gen Surf/4Runner? is there actually space under there to do that or is ittaken up by stuff underneath the vehicle? anyone know if it can be done????? __________________ -Phyl 1991 Hilux Surf SSR-G Petrol 3.0L V6 200,000kms l Rancho RS5000 l 31"x10.50"xR15 Pro Comp Xterrain l K&N Air Filter l PP 1" Lift Coil Springs l Optima Blue Top l 12" JBL Subs l Alpine Type R l 80/100W Hella H4 l 1st Gen Roll Bar Mod l FT/RR Diff. Breathers l Smittybilt XRC8 Winch l ARB Bull Bar l トヨタ\|NEVER QUIT

12-12-2007, 08:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tacoclimber Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Between a rock and a hard place, AZ Posts: 3,713	Without seeing it or using it, I would question the long term structural integrity of something like that, especially if used hard. Is it really built to withstand the forces of chopping or ..uh, "sledging"? But then again, it is made by "Hi-lift". Corey, you should get two and then send me one, and I'll help with a YT review of it! __________________ CJ ...<>< 03 DC TRD Tacoma 4wd with a bunch of junk. SOLD 1964 Chevy Biscayne, 230 I6, lowered, satin black, old-school legit. Just wheel the stupid thing!!! But do it responsibly, ok? My band: Road Worn Saints

12-12-2007, 08:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,561	2 piece handle? Held together by lock pins? Whats the handle made out of-unless its steel I wont touch it.. Nothing like good old wood or fiberglass! __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

12-12-2007, 10:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,077	OK, because I dig you (Well some of you ) I have secured one of these Hi-Lift HandleAll units for a December/Christmas/Holiday/whatever you wanna call it giveaway. Stay tuned to the homepage for a link to the announcement section where the contest will be. The contest will be like the past Summer Giveaways, where you are allowed to post only once in the thread I put up. Post more than once, and you get the axed out of the contest. I think we will run the contest to Friday morning the 21st of December. I will pick the winner that morning before work, and post the results in a new thread in the announcement section. So stay tuned, one of you members is going to win this. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

12-12-2007, 11:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
hanksyota Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: denver, co Posts: 421	sweet deal. thanks Corey!

12-12-2007, 11:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
Tacoclimber Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Between a rock and a hard place, AZ Posts: 3,713	I'll definitely be posting in that thread... __________________ CJ ...<>< 03 DC TRD Tacoma 4wd with a bunch of junk. SOLD 1964 Chevy Biscayne, 230 I6, lowered, satin black, old-school legit. Just wheel the stupid thing!!! But do it responsibly, ok? My band: Road Worn Saints

12-12-2007, 11:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,077	You are welcome. I got a nice PDF file from Hi-Lift in the email a bit ago, will be converting that over to a JPG when I am at home. The unit is coming directly to me, and I will have it before Christmas. As soon as our software here picks a winner next week, I will contact the winner and try to get it UPS'd to you as fast as I can. Saturday the 22nd I will take it to UPS reshipper. I pay the shipping My local Central 4WD has one in stock, I think I will pick it up tomorrow. I do kind of want to get all my stuff off of the roofrack, as I am thinking very hard about one of these. This one to be exact, and it fits the factory rack. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

12-12-2007, 03:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,077	Go, go now! __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

12-14-2007, 01:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,077	Picked it up after work yesterday at Central 4WD. It is pretty darn nice, and the tools are nice and heavy. Everything fits in the bag quite well. The one for the giveaway should be showing up next week. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

12-14-2007, 02:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tacoclimber Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Between a rock and a hard place, AZ Posts: 3,713	That does look pretty stout. Oh man, I hope I win this one... __________________ CJ ...<>< 03 DC TRD Tacoma 4wd with a bunch of junk. SOLD 1964 Chevy Biscayne, 230 I6, lowered, satin black, old-school legit. Just wheel the stupid thing!!! But do it responsibly, ok? My band: Road Worn Saints

12-19-2007, 08:21 AM	#16 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,077	Hi-Lift informed me that it is on my local UPS truck out for delivery. I should have it by 4 PM today. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

12-19-2007, 08:27 AM	#17 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,718	Fingers are crossed that I win December giveaway, but this has been added to my X-mas list. It is a long list but figure that a few things will show up under the tree __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others Last edited by ocdropzone; 12-19-2007 at 08:29 AM.

12-19-2007, 08:43 AM	#18 (permalink)
f4stunna Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Central MA Posts: 138	so all you have to do is reply in that thread? i probulby would never buy something like that but i sure as hell would love to win it __________________ 91 PICKUP 4X4 22RE 2007 HONDA CBR 600RR 2004 HONDA CRF50

12-19-2007, 10:08 PM	#19 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,718	Corey: Just curious how much the whole package weighs? also is there any kind of cap on the end of the handle? __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others

11-21-2008, 04:58 PM	#21 (permalink)
WhiskeyChainsaw Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3	how does the handle feel? solid? is it steel? like a real hi-lift handle? i wonder if you could use those tools with your stock hi-lift handle with a little work. __________________ 1980 4wd pickup, weber, hedman header, r151f 5spd. I got your jeep thing...... Now it burns when i pee

11-21-2008, 05:23 PM	#22 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,077	Feels good to me. David Zartman owner/publisher of 4WD Toyota Owner magazine had an article in one of his past issues, and he scanned it in. Here is his article. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

11-21-2008, 07:00 PM	#23 (permalink)
Vermejo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 440	Nice kit. Us NM Guys take flack for putting a full-sized shovel up top. __________________ 1998 LTD\|DoubleLocked\|Yukon 4:88's\|BFG KM2 315\|SMP Bumpers & Armor\|Sonoran Steel Lift & Links\|BudBuilt Skids\|WARN Recovery & Hubs New Mexico Backroads \| Images and Exploration \| Blog SmugMug Gallery

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