I've been considering picking up a Hi-Lift because the last time I was out I had a slow leak (lucky I was on the way home already) and no jack. I wondering if the Hi-Lift Extreme is worth the extra 40 or so $ over the regular All-Cast? Is there any reason to go with a 48" rather than a 60" if price is not a factor?

Thanks in advance.

 

Extreme? Is that a new one, I only know about the Cast/Steel and All-Cast...

http://www.hi-lift.com/products/jacks.htm



Size wise... Generally it's a space issue. If you have space for the 60" then that's preferred even if your truck isn't that tall. Remember that there are a LOT of uses for a Hi-Lift and the extra length can sometimes be a bonus.

 

ive been very happy with my all cast 60" its a beast but there have been times when ive would have been at the very top of a 48" jack which to me increases the danager involved. as it were i had a full 12" more jack above me for better stabliity.

im not aware they made an extreme version. Mine suffers from some rust. it would benifit from a cover but havent gotten around to getting one.

 

http://www.4by4connection.com/hijax60.html

 

Hmmm... sounds like a marketing ploy...So... cosmetics, rust protection (which isn't an issue), and an add-on from what used to be the off-road kit.

I'd get the 60" all steel, then use the left-over $$$ to get a handle keeper (stop the handle rattling).

 

Get a plain ole Hi-Lift and use the extra money to get a slider adapter.

 

Ya I was wondering about the hi-lifts too. It seems that the points are bigger is better and simpler is better

 

Get an all cast in whichever size makes sense for you, then spend the extra money on the "Jack Mate" accessory, which replaces the top clamp for all the reasons they mention and more. The rest is just bling.

 

Agree on the jack mate, my old man has one.. i plan on getting one. Very useful.

I originall bought a 48", but grew too much and ordered the 60" bar from 4wheelparts. Now I keep the jack disasembeled in the tool box (fits better) and the 60" bar bolted to the front of the tool box, out of the way. I have the all cast version, my old man has the steel/cast and there is a huge quality difference.

 

Anyone know where the best price on Hi-Lift All Cast jack would be?

 

Whatever you find, remember that they're heavy, and if you go for the 60", cumbersome. You could lose in shipping/handling what you save in product cost.

 

Do you have sliders? Why not just pick up a stock jack or some other bottle jack?

 

I had a hi lift long before I had sliders, you can use it with the lift mate (tire hooks) and it also works great for recovery. I used mine plenty of times, now that I do have sliders, I use it even more.

 

Why the all-cast over the steel-cast?

 

stronger, less apt to rust and wear

 

Check out Tractor Supply - best prices I've seen.

 

You mean the tire hooks that hook to the tire and lift the truck? How does that work if you want to change that tire?

 

Jack it up, block it, remove tire, install spare, jack it up, remove block, lower rig to terra firma, continue wheeling.

 

What a PITA!

 

I think id jack the other tire on the same side up untill the flat one was high enough off the ground i could change it with out all that fuss