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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: GermanXJ on May 28, 2008, 02:14:37 PM

Title: How many ways can you use a Hi-Lift Jack
Post by: GermanXJ on May 28, 2008, 02:14:37 PM
Lets hear em how many different things are Hi-Lift Jacks good for.
So far the ones I know off the top of my head are

1.) A Jack
2.) A winch
3.) The handle as a tie rod
4.) The Jack body can be used as a control arm or track bar
5.) The handle can be a cheater bar.
6.) I used the handel for a shifter this weekend
7.) Jaws of life
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Post by: wuzzy on May 28, 2008, 03:57:35 PM
getting in your front door when youve lost your keys :oops: did i say that out loud :twisted:
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Post by: isle of man on May 28, 2008, 07:07:43 PM
tyre bead breaker
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Post by: eastryjeep on May 28, 2008, 08:20:03 PM
Fence post puller
Tree stump puller
Chassis spreader
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Post by: eastryjeep on May 28, 2008, 08:21:09 PM
Fence post puller
Tree stump puller
Chassis spreader

EDIT
Sorry about the double entry, finger trouble I guess, but I did do it more than once, maybe that's good enough reason for the second post or am I just a .......   NNNOooooo  please dont answer that!
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Post by: Manda on May 28, 2008, 08:38:09 PM
I don't know what you'd call it but, when you use the high-lift under the back/front of the truck to hoick the vehicle out of ruts or whatever they're stuck in.
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Post by: GermanXJ on May 28, 2008, 08:59:41 PM
Just figured out another one.... Finger flattener..... shite that hurt.
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Post by: Jonny Jeep on May 28, 2008, 09:15:43 PM
Am I the only one who knows about the beer bottle opener? You must have seen it. That open slot under the jaw. Don't all rush and try it at once...(http://http://uk.geocities.com/mrchips_uk/forumpics/alcoholic.gif)
























...and don't drink and drive.(http://http://uk.geocities.com/mrchips_uk/forumpics/copper.gif)
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Post by: greggmo on May 28, 2008, 10:44:33 PM
a good way of getting rid of passengers if it aint strapped down well. i love the hi lift. it an ooober usefull bit of kit. 8-)
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Post by: Tank on May 28, 2008, 11:44:22 PM
As a hammer,or a big stick if someone pisses me off..... :twisted:  :twisted:
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Post by: eastryjeep on May 29, 2008, 11:00:48 AM
Forgot a couple!

Engine hoist. -  (Only when push REALLY is shove, but it works - just make sure it's all well oiled or lowering the block can be a dastard).
Agricultural type sash clamp.
Engine support. Used on little cars when changing clutch plates and/or cam belts when you have to take an engine mount off i.e. Honda Civic.
(Hope those last two words don't rate me as an imposter - I got a Jeep. Honest Officer!)
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Post by: UKJeeper on May 29, 2008, 12:31:39 PM
Head/Face breaker...
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Post by: Bishops Finger on May 29, 2008, 10:03:19 PM
Garage filler...
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Post by: king cj on May 29, 2008, 11:13:51 PM
massively macho thing to have hanging off your jeep as well as jerry cans, shovel, waffle boards etc....
also makes a good christmas/birthday present :-D
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Post by: MOCAJ on June 11, 2008, 08:27:36 PM
just used the handle from mine to tighten the nuts on my ball joints

makes a good extension to the breaker bar  :shock:
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Post by: demonicwillow on June 12, 2008, 07:58:30 AM
Just recently bought one, jacked the jeep up, couldnt get it back down again :lol: all sorted now thanks to a little wd40 :smt033

Can use it as a mini acro too!!