Hi-Lift Rattle MOD

[Shadow-Warrior]

I thought I would pass this on to others out there with Hi-Lift jacks that want a cheep solution for your Hi Lift to keep it from rattling, you can buy the silicone absorber that Hi-Lift sells like the one I have on mine, but if you want a cheep solution, just go to your local hardware or even Wal-Mart and buy a length of round foam insulation for pipes. It cost about $1.00, just cut it to length. It has a slit running down one side of the insulation for applying it to a pipe. It fits perfect around the Hi-Lift handle and removes in seconds. I just thought I would pass it on to everyone; sometimes it’s just the little things that make life a little easier.

[lasrever]

SWEET!
i also found that a 1 1/8" threadless steerer (a-head) top cap (from a bicycle - i had a cheap faux carbon cap lying around) fits in the handle perfectly and held on with a piece of electrical tape you can get the handle keepers on and off which is easier to live with than the rubber stopper that is recommended elsewhere on the forums.
(i also cut up a sea-land diving bag to cover the mechanism and protect it from the elements, will eventually get around to posting that)

[LandCruiserSteve]

Great idea, Mike!! Anything to quiet that noisy that down.

[Shadow-Warrior]

Thanks Steve, sometimes it's the simplest solutions are the best

[Landrover]

Daystar makes one too. Available in black, red, and yellow:

https://www.expeditionexchange.com/daystar/



And so do the guys over at EE in black and red:

https://www.expeditionexchange.com/isolators/



All models are $11 plus shipping.

[Shadow-Warrior]

Thanks for the info Eric

[Landrover]

Not to take away from your super-cheap anti-rattle mod bro

[Shadow-Warrior]

Not at all buddy, were both just trying to help the folks out there

[Dragon]

Landrover previously said:

Daystar makes one too. Available in black, red, and yellow:

Yup, that's what I use. I bought mine from Central4WD along with the HiLift Extreme






Awesome mod though, Mike. Your ground breaking ingenuity is just one of the things we all love about you my friend

[Landrover]

I kind of like the EE one as it has a hole in it so you can put the mounting screw through the isolator if you want. Nice idea.