DIY HiLift Jack Mods! Great for Beginners!
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- čas přidán 20. 02. 2020
- Today we are building stuff! The hi-lift jack is as loved as much as it is hated. This tool is as good or as bad as you make it. I think with enough creativity, there is a ton of room for improvement with the hi-lift jack. In this video I want to explore this idea! Enjoy!
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You were talking about the nature of a high lift jack. The nature of a high lift jack is that they will last 50 years just to get the right oppurtunity to kill you. Little known fact is that the high lift was created first. An hour later cussing was invented. Seriously, I am always amazed at the creativity of people on here and you sir are no exception. Great video!
They are very patient. One slip up and it can kill you. On the other hand it can save your bacon.
I'm in the Okanagan Valley in BC. We put bolts through the bases of our Jacks. Gription on logs, snow, and ice. Also, bolts were a life saver when buddy rolled his truck 5 times, crushed the cab flat with the hood and box, and caught on fire. Bolts grabbed the body of the truck and I was able to jack the door open and drag him out.
I just picked up a $40 jack off fb market and your video just pushed me deep into the weeds of what I want to modify to my jeep. Never thought of any of this. I just bought a house with a garage and don't have any of these types tools yet either. You made this look like a satisfying hobby.
Ive used the Hi Lift many times offroad and recommend the 60" vs the 48" because you'll need the extra travel with a flexy suspension. Also, I've had the handle try to take my head off when your hand slips off the handle letting the vehicle down.. I love the accessories that you put together!!
“Every once in a while you need to get weird with your ideas”, brother, I couldn’t agree more! 😂😂😂
I have been welding/fabricating for a living for 6 ish years... and I still learn something every time you share one of these types of videos with us. Nice work!
Thank you! That means alot coming from someone with your experience 👍
I love watching these kind of builds/upgrades , especially on the high lift jacks, that are already like a Swiss army knifes of jacks ( basically a massive multi tool ) nice work 👍🍻
Keep up the great video's Nate . Loved your ideas on this one . I received my Hi Lift jack about four years ago for free. A neighbor of mine at the time worked for the Government and the would use tools like my jack a couple of times ,then throw them away in a pit . My neighbor took four of them at that time and gave me one . Score !! All I did was tare it down and repainted it . Works every time I need to use it .
Nice! It pays to be nice to your neighbors! It sounds like you scored 👍
Like the way you represented the different levels of fabrication.You give respect to all levels of knowledge and we are always learning to build a better version of everything to solve problems that present itself. Thank you for allowing us to learn a little more.
No problem! I was a journeyman plumber for along time and training apprentices was my job. I think that helped keep people's skill levels in perspective and I want newer fabricators to feel represented as well 👍
That Binzel gun is fantastic! I got one in on trial at work and everyone who used it loved it. The consumables are pretty good too.
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Loved the video. Great ideas to consider for my hi lift jack. One thing I thought of a long time ago was to make a a base that could slide on. Your two bases there that I loved the had to be bolted on. Make a permanent base that is small. Then have different bases that could slide onto that permanent base. This way if you are playing in mud, sand or snow you can just slide on a large base when you get stuck. If you go rock crawling and get stuck, just slide on the universal base.
Following your comment about the jack not being safe and crawling under a vehicle. I used to use my spare as a jack stand, but also carried a bow saw to cut smaller pieces from downed trees as shims/dunnage between the frame and tire. Be safe, be creative!
I found an old farm jack (what an old boss called it and old habits die hard), someone had modified the top, hook and base to be interchangeable using threaded pipe and couplers. I like your project much better, but still I found many more uses for farm jacks since I found this one. Sweet garage
Great vid! Just finished touching up the ancient paint on mine and will build the attachments!
Love how well put together your videos are Nate. I know you say you love editing. Would be awesome to see a video on all the behind the scenes stuff! Keep up the grind man!
Your video checked all the boxes for me. I’m a 4 wheeler and a new/novice home/hobby welder fabricator
The attachment you made to lift the rim by is great for yanking posts out of the ground. The flat face rests against the post, wrap a chain around the base of the post and attach the chain to the hole in the bottom of the attachment.
Interesting builds... looks good.
I do like the top winching hook mount/foot.
A different approach to the "jackmate" tire lifter device... I use just an axle strap tiedown with 2 lifting hooks, with clevis's that fits the D-ring of the strap.
Lift the tongue of the jack over the top of the tire, with the strap hooks onto a rim hole or spoke, lift the strap with the jack tongue ontop of the tire.
It does help to keep the jack close to the wheel, to minimize tilting and kick out.
I use this and couple with a base plate and stabilizer wires, for my street truck. it works well.
I only say this, as sometime you might have just about everything, but need to save a bit of weight or space.
great tips Nate. I made a quick attachment so I can use it to compress between the base and the top.
Your tire jack idea where it hooks onto the wheel is great. I have one that works similar and sits on the edge of the rim. Used it many times to put a bead back on a tire.
You just keep doing what your doing. My dad had a scout II back in 76/77 with a real hemi, locker, limited slip and 1/4" skids and everyone thought that was crazy on 33" tires. Ignore the haters. You rock.
Thanks buddy 👊
Another killer video. Great ideas!
For the upper adapter a mudflap would work well. Almost every farm supply store has them or a truck stop near you. Easy to cut and they lay flat.
You can get conversion ujoints in the back of the moog parts book. Great video. I use a rescue 42 jack all the time!
Bunch of great ideas! I try to avoid hi lift jacks but these would definitely make it a more useful tool.
A good way to keep Hi-Lift from slipping is slid jack nose in shackle to lift the corner of vehicle. I've been able to lift rear end of Jeep up that way a few times (0-4 in lifted Jeep) not so much on a lift with lots of lift and flex. AKA not my XJ. I'm thinking about fabbing up a few of them now again. . On your u-joint base you might want to add a few teeth to bite in and not slip, I added 2 short leaf springs on base for one of my Hi-Lift jacks spreads load and don't slip even on pavement 😉
A hi lift has saved my ass plenty of times (and also given me a concussion 😂) and now by hell, it’s gonna get some upgrades. Awesome video Nate!
Awesome video with cool ideas. I have an attachment I bought that hooks into the rim and I use it frequently to lift a corner and fill a hole I'm stuck in and/or get a traction board under that wheel. Less work than trying to lift that whole side up, and less down force on the jack base which can be significant in muddy conditions as the jack base doesn't sink as badly. Also fwiw I've had good luck cutting old tires up with tin snips. And check out pliobond (sp?) as an adhesive. I've used it on rubber to metal, rubber to plastic, and plastic to plastic with good results.
Great ideas and some pretty easy tools to make a tool better. Thanks for sharing
Heck, I've had my Hi-Lift Jack since back in the early 70's. I Love it too❕
Hey Nate them ground anchors are very handy we use them primarily in winch comps in Australia we have events that have a compulsory ground anchor winch section
There very handy in the desert when there are no trees around
Check with tire shops that do retreads. The new tread strips has some type of glue on it and they may have small pieces laying around.
I was really into fabrication and 4X4s and turned out some killer projects but somehow I’ve become old and now drive a stock Tacoma that I’m not thrilled with. I use to attend an 4X4 event in Naches WA with a very built Ranger. I built a Scout 80 with Dana 44s and a Chev V6 earlier. I wish I could have saved all my old projects but I’d need a wear house to keep them in. Keep up the good work.
Great project Nate! It will be fun to fabricate those accessories once I get a HiLift.
Love it. I’ve been practicing welding. Soon I’ll be fabricating
Nice! I look forward to seeing what you build 👊
Just a observation and a possible tip for using the u-joint base. Carry a set of wheel chocks, and use those to prevent it from rolling.
Love these types of videos. Thanks so much for sharing
Great ideas , i fab up a similar attachment for my jack but using 2 chain hooks to hold the load or vehicle while resetting the jack for repeating the procedure. Only part that sucks it starts to get heavy and a second hand always helps when manipulating the jack in a horizontal position
The portaband setup Awesomeness
Thank you for the fab tips ! I really like how you explain it .. love the creativity !! Nothing beats some one who loves his work 😁 ..
Once and done mobile welding 👊😎
Tire thoughts. Use bias ply tires. No steel wires to poke you.
To attach the tread use contact cement and either screws or rivets. Another idea is to ise webbing strap. Just grind some relief so the strap sits below the face of the tread.
I saw a nifty trash compactor that was made from a high lift jack.
outstanding video! enjoyed the fab, the ideas, and the NORMAL straightforward narration!
Awesome dude! I plan on doing these for at least the practice... Even better you could use it in a pinch!
I made a replacement rubber pad for my floor jack from a piece of horse stall matt. I tried to cut it just right to snap in like the factory one, but it just wouldn't stay in. I smothered it with the classic Shoe Goo(available in shoe departments in big box stores) and after plenty of used against uneven surfaces(k-bar, diff, axle, shock shackle etc) it hasn't even started to peel off... This glue is amazingly strong/durable and has many uses besides shoe repair!
What a great video! I am going to start working on some mods today. Thank for the ideas.
Thanks! No problem 👊
Great video! Thanks for the ideas!!
Great tips and video....will definitely be making some of these attachments
That was great. I love doing mod and fab work and you relayed some good ideas, thanks.
Thank you!
So I have a little experience with the U-joint base and sliding your jeep off rocks. The biggest concern is making sure when pushing the vehicle to one side or the other, you neet to make sure your vehicle is jacked up as high as possible on the jack so that you dont sent the top of your jack right into one of your panels as it pivots. That, or use the shortest hi-lift as possible to accomplish the mission.
Your awesome bro. Thank you for keeping it real and sharing these types of videos.
Thanks brother 👊
A lot of great ideas. Nice work
Great detail on the tires. Appreciate that. Have been wondering since wanting to use an old Ram tire for tread pieces for garden tractor snow chains where I'll only use stainless chain on the sidewalls. The sidewall rubber, or maybe the tread, I plan to use for snowthrower shims for the single stage on those augers or the second stage on the second stage blowers (as much as would be nice to do the whole edge).
Love your stuff as always 🤙
That lands anchor idea is genius hi-lift from he want to upgrade are the design .😎
Nice work. Love my hi lift. And btw I'm so glad you didnt push the jeep forwards when you tested the new base by lifting the rear of the jeep. If that jeep would of moved forward the top of your jack would of been drove into or thru your back tailgate, exponentially worse with the new jaw attachment you made, cause the jaw wouldn't of been able to slip loose from the bumper as easily. Just something to keep in mind. Love the jeep and looks like you got an awesome garage setup. Makes me jealous. I miss having a nice big garage to work in! 😢
I love your vids you do a great job with your teaching and information you always have great content thank you keep up the great work
I foresee this being a very popular video over time. Super well produced man! I will definitely be using your ideas to make my own hi lift accessories.
Thank you! I spend alot of time trying to get the best production so it's very Vindicating to have someone notice 👍
Awesome hi lift tips nate thank you! So jealous of that shop and tools. Your editing is getting stellar.
Thank you!
Man I tell you Jake you got some great ideas you just got to love those swamp Jack's right that's what we used to call him down in Florida but I've heard him called all kinds of different things but Thumbs Up Great props man
Have no idea how awesome and happy this video made me man, been looking for ideas for awhile...
Great! I'm happy to help!
those are some good hilift jack hacks. you could weld a half moon piece on the top of the tire extension piece you used to jack up on the sliders so it would be a little more secure. those are good little projects to help people become better welders. nice video
Seriously love your videos Nate! Keep up the great work!
Thank you!
Cool ideas, always nice seeing people freestyle a bit!
Thanks buddy!
Swiss Army Jack!!
Cool video, them things are dangerous as all hell for sure.
I've had mine for 20 years👍 you can get a lot of work done with the farm jack. They work great for pulling old fence posts, a come along, a clamp, don't ever think about pulling a trailer w/out one of those mounted to the front of the box in your pickup so you can change a blown trailer tire.
Excellent video my friend, this is the first time I have seen your channel. Thank you, it will only serve to inspire many others to use their own home shops to build tools of their own.
Thank you! I'm glad you discovered my channel!
Very cool! Glad I stumbled on this. Amd I agree with the other comments. Windshield urethane would probably be great for attaching the tire rubber.
Thanks for that most informative video. I enjoyed it. Great ideas. Cheers Steve
For when you get into overlanding, I'm making a wood splitter for my high lift. I have an old ax head that I Plan on welding to a mount. I don't think I really need it, but it's something to make.
Great vid. man! You make it look so easy! That would take me forever to fab.
Love the ideas sir.
Great Job. I don’t own a hi lift and not sure I need one. But you have some cool ideas.
Hmm the using the Hi Lift jack in your lift points is closest to what I'm thinking for my setup. But now I'm rethinking my jack source and pricing out Hi Lifts...LOL Already drawing up drafts so things could get dicey if the weather holds up and I don't cramp up....LOL Hope You enjoy your weekend of wheeling!
Feeling inspired! Thanks Nate
Good! That's what I'm trying to do!
I’ve got to say, I’m a little disappointed there wasn’t a bottle opener included on that high lift. Great content, keep it coming.
Lol thanks man
Smallblockfuelie no cup holder?
yapbird good idea!
anything is a bottle opener just put the lip of the bottle top on an edge and hit the top
Y Pop feel better? And you’re missing the point.
The top factory piece actually bolts on both straight and 90* to the bar. As it can be used for clamping also. Should you pull with it in that position. I don't know. But I would recommend using shackles when pulling with the highlift anyways.
That was a great video. Great ideas.
F550 on 41" tires and four wheel camper. People don't understand it and that's ok! Keep doing your thing.
One of the best friends I've ever made cuz I welded a piece of tubing indoor Shovelhead so they can be pinned through the handle and used as a full size shovel
Love your ideas. I cut tires often. Use a sawzall with a wood/metal blade, 5TPI.
some interesting ideas...just two observations: 1st the U-joint base..hm..I get it, but can't shake the thought of the jack tipping and then flying out from under the vehicle with force..bear that in mind when prepping to use it. and 2nd.the pad pressing on the side of the tire...maybe a wider cushion there...a piece of wood or something. Just a thought. some very slick thinking though, good job!
Clicked on a hi lift jack video. 4 minutes later..."that a damn slip yoke there?!?!" 🤣 Awesome video as always good sir!
Lol thanks buddy 😁
Great project ideas & well made, you have motivated me into getting into my work shop, I just need to move house ( I don’t have a shop just a yard). Your shop looks awesome som. Great video’s 🇬🇧🇺🇸👍
Nice video. What a great excuse to play with my welder!! Thx man
I sculpt with tire, and have tried every method of dealing with that super tough mixed medium. At the end of the day, angle grinder with a cutoff wheel is the easiest route. It burns and cuts at the same time, so steel belt needles combined with rubber napalm means plenty of PPE
For Land Rovers (and I mean real Landies Series and Defenders, not Range Rovers and Discovery's!), we use box section sills and bumpers with holes in them to insert a long tube attached to the lifting nose of the Hi-Lift. That keeps the jack from being able to slip off the vehicle as well as keeping it a little farther away from the truck, protecting your bodywork from the jack. I like the tilting base with rubber tire footing. But they must weigh a tonne! Well done! Just as an extra thought, I keep a 12-tonne air over hydraulic bottle jack with me. Hook it up to my onboard ARB compressor and it will lift the whole thing off the ground like it's a marshmallow. ;-) Heavy, yes! Worth it not having to get under the truck to jack with the little bar? Absolutely!!!
Nice video. I hated my jack because it worked so poorly. Then I finally lubed up the mechanisms and it works great. Who'd of though it.
It was good that you talked about safety for sure....Interesting back in the day they were called bummer jacks and came with the car...now the new name is Hi Lift....they were all as dangerous as they still are today. You made the jack better than it is..good job Nate! The Extenda Jack.
Bumper Jack's that used to come with cars are much lighter weight and much lighter duty. They work GREAT for my Baja Bug and my old offroad race buggy. They can be modified in many of the ways a Hi-Lift can. But they are not as strong. I own several of them. But I also own 2 Hi-Lift jacks. 1 is made by Hi-Lift brand, but labeled "John Deere" and painted black, green and yellow. My other is Harbor Freight. Very little difference between them.
Drooling over this welding p---🤘
Lol thanks man 🤘
I like your thought process, what if? Might have to try couple of these. Especially liked the rim,tire lift part you made.
I think they should have a hook point on the top and bottom so you can hook a ratchet strap to keep the jack from slipping/kicking out. Or so if the jack does slip out the strap will stop it from flying out and hitting someone. That's a cool setup you got now.
Nice job man!
Great job Nate. Keep up the good work. Maybe do a video on why you shouldn't quench your welds while they are hott.
I tried using my jack "in line" like you are attempting and the factory casting cracked off the two ears on that bracket and slid back to vertical- hopefully your design holds up better.
I've never tried to cut a tire but I've cut thick rubber for a gasket and rubber hydraulic hoses with cutoff wheels on a 4 1/2" grinder
Keep up the good work man. Another job well done.
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Great video and instructive!
Hello Nate, one thought I had would be that instead of the U Joint Base (very cool idea) would to make one that only has one hinge point that could fit on the jack rail in either direction. That way you could choose which way the jack could move. Or FALL haha. Take care and keep these videos coming.
Love those J Trucks in the background
Nate please show us how to fab up some jku half doors, it’s kinda crazy how expensive they are considering the materials used. Love the channel 💪🏻🇺🇸
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This is so cool. I wish I knew how to weld