Turbocharger Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Mine lives in the back, bolted to the rollcage - I use the trolleyjack at home but the Jackall is the one I carry if I have to keep just one with me. They are unstable and dangerous but effective when treated with respect. Way back when I was too poor for a new starter motor, I always parked on a hill. When I came to bump-start the car, someone had parked about 6ft in front of my Ninety and the Jackall was ideal to cast the front of the car out into the road(!) so I could get a clear run dwn the hill. I couldn't have done that with a bottle jack... If you do carry one in the car, make sure it's bolted down behind you. In a crash you might think it's your life flashing before your eyes - it'll actually be everything you've left loose in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I find the 48" scary enough at near full height - I really wouldn't fancy a 60" at full stretch! I use mine lots - probably a couple of times a week while I am working on the RRC - I whip the car up using the jack on the (box section) sill and stick axle stands under it. Much quicker than the trolley jack - and easier too since my working surface is not that level... A little aside - using a hi-lift on the side of the vehicle is much safer than one the end where - as soon as you get both wheels of one axle off the ground the car slews around and falls off the jack. Which is interesting Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calle-fas Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I actually lifted my laplander 60" with mine once. Were stuck in a slope and the carburettor (spelling?) wouldn't get enough gas when I was out of the car. Me and my brother tied the winch to a tree, lifted the back of the car to the top of the Hi-Lift, one pumping and the other holding the car in place, started the car and let it down again witch a piece of wood keeping the pedal at full throttle. I do have a picture somewhere. Nothing I would ever recommend, but sometimes what has to be done just has to be done. We also lifted a small house onto a trailer once, using 4 Hi-Lifts and a whole bunch of people holding the thing steady. Must've been strange sight. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calle-fas Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Got the pics now. This is the first time i post an image to a forum, so please have understanding if it mess things up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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