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Hi Lift placement

2.2K views 12 replies 9 participants last post by  FJhawkdriver  
#1 ·
Ok guys....here's the issue: no roof rack, thinking of getting a 60" Hi Lift Extreme and nowhere to mount it. Someone PLEASE HELP!
 
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#10 ·
IMO, a hi-lift with more than likely a larger than stock tire on the rear is too much weight for the rear door hinges. I can promise you if you add this when you close your door its going to be harder to close and you might have to lift up on the door to get it to close.

I have seen one or two people make a mount that goes into two of the roof rack mounting holes and that works really well and no need for a roof rack. Next best spot is on a front bumper, then inside using the rear seat bolts to attach it.
 
#7 ·
Just thinkin...why do you need a 60" instead of the 48"? At least with the 48" you can carry inside the cargo area. :thinkerg:
 
#13 ·
Unless you have very large tires or a very high lift greater than 3" you should be able to do what you need with a 48". I've been happy with mine for several years now. Hopefully you have lifting points. If you have rock rails, invest in the adapter. You could also always buy an ARB front bumper and mount your jack there. You could come up with all sorts of excuses to buy stuff in order to mount a highlift