Hi-Lift Extreme... Is it worth it?

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May 19, 2006 | 01:10 PM

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AH64ID

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Originally Posted by tc

What a PITA!

Still better than monkeying with a stock jack in the mud or snow... and much easier than replacing your bumper when you f it up jacking off of it.

May 19, 2006 | 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AH64ID

Still better than monkeying with a stock jack in the mud or snow... and much easier than replacing your bumper when you f it up jacking off of it.

Maybe, but a lot harder than installing sliders!

For a rear tire, you could use the trailer hitch and lift both tires...

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May 19, 2006 | 10:04 PM

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Robinhood150

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The stock jack and a piece of wood seem like a better solution for the original poster.

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For a rear tire, you could use the trailer hitch and lift both tires...

I've tried that when I first got my hilift, very unstable and I highly discourage it.

May 20, 2006 | 12:24 AM

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rocket

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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

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

X2!

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Originally Posted by Robinhood150

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?

Good point. It wont work!

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Originally Posted by tc

For a rear tire, you could use the trailer hitch and lift both tires...

Even though i sometimes do crazy things with a floor jack, i wouldn't recommend using a Hi-Lift like that on the trail...especially to someone thats never used one.

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Originally Posted by Robinhood150

The stock jack and a piece of wood seem like a better solution for the original poster.

Agreed for the following reasons...

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'00 4Runner SR5 4WD -- ARB BUMPER -- CROSS DRILLED ROTORS -- DUELER REVOS

noodle, IMO theres definitely no need for a 60". I believe a 48" would suit you just fine and even thats questionable based on your lift, tire size, other mods (sliders), and what type of wheeling you do...

May 20, 2006 | 07:13 AM

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Nic

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From: Decatur, Alabama

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Originally Posted by tc

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

I bought a 48" one at Tractor Supply-was about $50.00 before tax if I remember right.

May 23, 2006 | 12:25 PM

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noodle

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Rocket,
I have actually added "The 3rd Gen Suspension" by Bamachem Downey rear spring version. So I'm up about 2" now. Most wheeling is moderate at best, currently.

Thank you everyone for all your suggestions so far.