Hi-lift Storage

[FSU_Disco]

I just wanted to see what ideas people had for storing hi-lifts. It doesn't really fit in my cargo area in the back of my Disco unless it is diagonal. This works fine just driving around town when I have little in my truck but I'm trying to decide on a cargo storage solution for my rig and this option is simply in the way no matter what set-up I decide on. It's a 48" and won't fit vertical in the back which is an option I had originally considered. So how do all of you have yours stored? Of course pictures would be very helpful

[Ray_G]

The lash down points I mentioned in my response to your other thread in storage; they're for the hi-lift laid down across the floorboards of the rear passenger seat. I've got the longer one and it just fits door to door while loaded inside the jackguard (http://www.jackguard.com/). This makes it quiet, easier to move, and doesn't matter if the kids step on it with their muddy feet. No pics of it though, sorry. As infrequently as I use the hi-lift I've considered going down to the 48" size just to make it even more manageable.

I had previously had it on my roof rack-which looks cool but is a PITA to mount/remove, and exposes it to way too much of the elements in my opinion. Securing it low on the floorboards helps keep the COG low, in the middle of the truck, etc.
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Ray

[fishEH]

Mine's going on the spare tire. Take it off when not on the trail. $afari Gaurd used to make one.

[FSU_Disco]

The lash down points I mentioned in my response to your other thread in storage; they're for the hi-lift laid down across the floorboards of the rear passenger seat

I guess I don't see the lash down points you were refering to. I was considering perhaps some places to mount it on the kind of angled portion of the floor leading up to the rear seats. It's usually just my dog in the back of my rig when I'm wheeling but I figure that'd be a little more out of the way just in case.

Do you know if anybody currently makes the Hi-Lift holder for a DII? I have seen them here and there in classified sections but have always been afraid of bending my door hinges.

[Ray_G]

The lash down points are aftermarket, should have specified that. I've also put webbing with grommets through the holes the seats bolt into that strap it down to the angled portion that you refer to as well-it also works.

Regarding hi lift holders, I don't know about the DII (I've always stuck with DI's) but you might want to him this guy up: http://www.d-90.com/forum/showthread...eferrerid=3503
and see about your bolt pattern.
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Ray

[Hill, Bill E.]

On my XJ, I had it mounted to the roof rack. Held on with one 'quick nut' I fabbed up, so it was secure yet easily accessible.



On my CJ, it's mounted vertically on the swing out tire carrier: (of course, it's not in this pic! It mounts next to the axe.)



It mounts with base sliding over 2 pins, and a 'quick bolt' holding the bar. Makes for quick removal when needed.

On my TJ, it will mount on the tire carrier as well. It currently has a mount built in, but needs some modification to work with the hardtop glass hatch.

I use a 'dry-lube' on the jack, and it keeps it working well, without collecting dirt.

I have seen them mounted horizontally on the front/rear bumpers, I personally don't care for this, as it really collects a lot of road/trail grime.

[PHXtaco]

Can't quite tell from your avatar picture, but if you have an ARB type front bumper, you could mount it there.

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[off-roader]

On my monteros it's mounted to roof racks.

[97tjguzzy]

anyone have any good methods to mount them inside a TJ? I have tried a few things and Just havent found a good easily accessible place for it in the Jeep. I dont want it outside the jeep. Any pictures?

[ReconH3]

I have a 1" body lift on my TJ. Because of this I now can mount it on my rear bumper without it interfering with my tailgate. One of the bolts has a hole though it for a padlock. In my H3 I have the short HiLift and it sits behind the rear seat attached to the tie-downs. The HiLift has a neoprene cover over the lift mechanism which is the part that gets all the lube and grime.


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