fairly silly hilift question
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fairly silly hilift question
hey, I finally went and picked up a hi-lift, and I want to make sure I know what the heck I'm doing with it. So I have a fairly simple question that I could probably try experimentally, but there's potential for a loud "bang" if I'm wrong, so I thought I'd just check.
I can put the beast in "up" mode, and it does its lifting thing just fine. When I kick the thing out of "up" mode with the lever, the travel assembly becomes free sliding, and drops immediately to the ground. Is this just because I'm messing around with no load on the tongue?
Yes, I did read the instructions. Yes, the handle was in the locked and upright position.
The obvious test of lifting the truck instead of just messing around with it empty is my next recourse, but I thought I'd check if I'm just being stupid first.
Also, I had no luck searching for this, but I recall someone had fabbed a gizmo to make lifting off round slider bars a little safer/more secure? anyone remember what I'm talking about?
thanks!
I can put the beast in "up" mode, and it does its lifting thing just fine. When I kick the thing out of "up" mode with the lever, the travel assembly becomes free sliding, and drops immediately to the ground. Is this just because I'm messing around with no load on the tongue?
Yes, I did read the instructions. Yes, the handle was in the locked and upright position.
The obvious test of lifting the truck instead of just messing around with it empty is my next recourse, but I thought I'd check if I'm just being stupid first.
Also, I had no luck searching for this, but I recall someone had fabbed a gizmo to make lifting off round slider bars a little safer/more secure? anyone remember what I'm talking about?
thanks!
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The instructions say you need to have about 150lbs of weight on it to keep it from sliding down free.
Your other question can be answered on this thread: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/do-you-carry-floor-jack-lift-26846/
Your other question can be answered on this thread: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/do-you-carry-floor-jack-lift-26846/
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I only know this because I did the same thing fooling around with mine and then reread the part about lifting and lowering it. I believe it was in a caution box in the instructions?
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The lack of weight is exactly the reason.
Without sounding like an old woman, be careful with that thing. It is a necessary trail tool, not something to dink around with or use regularly in the garage.
Hi-Lifts are quick and convenient, but dangerous.
Without sounding like an old woman, be careful with that thing. It is a necessary trail tool, not something to dink around with or use regularly in the garage.
Hi-Lifts are quick and convenient, but dangerous.
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ah, shaddap you ol' windbag!
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
So does getting that foot plate thingy make a hi-lift more stable for garage use? Or is that just not advisable period?
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
So does getting that foot plate thingy make a hi-lift more stable for garage use? Or is that just not advisable period?
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I don't think I would use it for anything but emrgencies myself. They're heavy and unforgiving and if you don't mind what you're doing with the thing at all times you're going to get your ass kicked by it.
I did get the "off road plate" for it which it sits in and provides a wider base but I still don't trust it. I look at it as a necessary evil.
The instructions for the Roger Brown body lifts say to use one for the lift but I don't know about that. Maybe if I had another set of hands to hold it while I did the work.
I did get the "off road plate" for it which it sits in and provides a wider base but I still don't trust it. I look at it as a necessary evil.
The instructions for the Roger Brown body lifts say to use one for the lift but I don't know about that. Maybe if I had another set of hands to hold it while I did the work.
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Without sounding like an old woman, be careful with that thing. It is a necessary trail tool, not something to dink around with or use regularly in the garage.
Hi-Lifts are quick and convenient, but dangerous.
Hi-Lifts are quick and convenient, but dangerous.
I'd sure hate to be peeling the shrink wrap off something for the first time when I'm stuck in the mud, and it's raining, and getting dark, and three of you people are stuck behind me on the trail, and ... The jack would be the least of my problems then!
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Originally Posted by Scottiac
Also, I had no luck searching for this, but I recall someone had fabbed a gizmo to make lifting off round slider bars a little safer/more secure? anyone remember what I'm talking about?
...you need to get in touch with Jeff at BadLand Bumpers and order up the "Badland Jack Kradle", It's the only way to really lift on sliders
http://www.badlandbumpers.com/Index_files/KRADLE55.jpg
http://www.badlandbumpers.com/
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Just to be sure you don't miss it ('cause you REALLY want this), Darx is referring to my comment in the other thread of:
...you need to get in touch with Jeff at BadLand Bumpers and order up the "Badland Jack Kradle", It's the only way to really lift on
...you need to get in touch with Jeff at BadLand Bumpers and order up the "Badland Jack Kradle", It's the only way to really lift on
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Originally Posted by Darx
I don't think I would use it for anything but emrgencies myself. They're heavy and unforgiving and if you don't mind what you're doing with the thing at all times you're going to get your ass kicked by it.
I did get the "off road plate" for it which it sits in and provides a wider base but I still don't trust it. I look at it as a necessary evil.
The instructions for the Roger Brown body lifts say to use one for the lift but I don't know about that. Maybe if I had another set of hands to hold it while I did the work.
I did get the "off road plate" for it which it sits in and provides a wider base but I still don't trust it. I look at it as a necessary evil.
The instructions for the Roger Brown body lifts say to use one for the lift but I don't know about that. Maybe if I had another set of hands to hold it while I did the work.
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Originally Posted by TDiddy
Roger suggests that if you use a hi-lift, to kick the plate under the tire somewhat. It will help to anchor it. Still not failsafe though.
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