Who has one?
http://arbusa.com/exhaust_jacks.php



I have always wanted to add one of these to my collection of off road recovery gear.
I had to stop by ARB after work today for a few things, and I "borrowed" the demo they keep on hand.

From what I hear, they are a heck of a lot safer than a Hi-Lift which I already have.

I will try it in my driveway this weekend and get a few pics of how it works.

If I like it and I am sure I will, I will end up buying one.

For those who have used one, how do you like it?

 

How is the overall quality of it feel? I haven't seen one up close, so I can't really judge for myself. I think its a cool idea as well, but I'm not certain if it would be able to stand up to punishment... Also, the whole your truck reeking like exhaust if you put it inside after you're done using it thing doesn't sound too cool either...

 

You can also inflate it with a compressor and a Powertank.

The quality is very good.
The bag itself is very thick.

I also was loaned an extension of about 6', and also a PVC section about 10" long that you use if you have a slanted exhaust tip like I do.

Comes is a heavy duty round zip up bag that you can throw on the ground into the dirt, and also an instruction sheet that has been laminated to stand up to outdoor use.

To deflate it, you just turn a valve on it.

I can not wait to give it a try.
Will also use it off road around mid May or so when I get out for a run.

 

This is just an application of a tool that has been in use for a while now.

I know it as a "low pressure lifting/rescue bag". They are quite tough and very useful, provided you use them right.

Also, I dont know if this is true of the low pressure bags but with a high pressure lifting bag you can calculate the pounds it can lift with this formula,

bag width x bag length x PSI = lifting LBS.

Lamm

 

I have been intrigued by those for years, cant wait to see photos...

I bet it works great in the snow.

 

I know Scott at Expeditions West has one and liked it. I think he has a review on his site: expeditionswest.com

 

I've had one for about 5 months now but have not had an opportunity to use it. The main reason I like it over the hi-lift is the weight factor - my hi-lift really makes the roof flex a little too much when I have the added weight of fuel cans, chainsaw, shovel, axe, etc on the rack.

Secondly, I can use it on my travel trailer if need be (something I'm not sure my hi-lift could do). If I go out alone, I take both, if I have someone else with me, then I just take the Xjack.

James

 

I want one, but how high do they go? im on 37s with sas and kinda low, but i hate hilifts with a passion.

 

I can also use it to get me out of my recliner on Friday nights after being glued in it watching the Stargate shows.

 

An important thing to rememberis that they are normally used for a vehicle that is sunk down is snow or mud. Since before inflation it's only a few inches think you can slide it under, jack it up, put down ramps or fill the ruts and drive off.

Lamm

 

i have a land rover and all they guys on the land rover forums use them, it is a great tool will fully inflate in like 45 seconds, it can be placed anywhere and very hard to puncture. this is the new high jack and not more busted fingers with this tool. the land rover dudes carry the flat ramps also and that is very usefull

 

looks very effective to me...would like to give it a shot!

 

I have a very busy weekend coming up with a wiring project on the rig, but I will try to get pics and a vid of it raising my rig in my driveway.

I have a feeling I will like it so I will have to buy it.

 

bump........


let's hear about this thing slacker!

 

I have a review on it, just not up yet

I would buy one, and I may later.
I have to return it after work today to ARB.

 

C'mon Corey I'm ready to pull the trigger on one!!

What are the 'flat ramps' mentioned above?

Can this take the place of a hi-lift that I haven't bought yet?

 

about how much $$ do these run?

tie it up on top of your runner or throw it in your bed, no smelly smelly.

we have bigger versions of these on our tow trucks for uprighting tractor trailors

 

I think they are around 2 bills.

I can tell you that the new ones have the tire valve on them, and you would want to take advantage of it if you have a Powertank or a good compressor setup.

Pumping it up via the exhaust alone is slooooooow.

I will end up with one later, they are a very useful tool to have.

 

these will be usefull, i want to see it in action.

i could have used one this past weekend when my buddies truck was barried completely past the frame on the beach and water was starting to seep into the bed at 3a.m

 

Combination of X-Jack and a shovel or ramps would be invaluable off-road. I have stock bumpers and no sliders, and have no place where I could use a Hi-lift. This would be perfect for someone like me. Looks like it would do well in Snow also.



Spikes on the base for traction.



$217 at Central4WD.

http://www.central4wd.com/category.aspx?page=id%7C34875