Hi lift mount ideas?
#17
With a 60" jack your only option is to mount it on the roof. I would suggest finding someone with a 48" that is looking to upgrade, maybe you can make a trade with cash on their side.
But, since you are stuck with it, I did a quick search and I found this guy's write-up. Maybe it will give you some ideas.
http://www.links4jeeps.com/forum/write-ups-jeep-projects/fabbing-a-mount-for-your-60'-hi-lift-jack-xj-cherokee/
But, since you are stuck with it, I did a quick search and I found this guy's write-up. Maybe it will give you some ideas.
http://www.links4jeeps.com/forum/write-ups-jeep-projects/fabbing-a-mount-for-your-60'-hi-lift-jack-xj-cherokee/
#18
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From: Herriman, Utah
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
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I put my 60 inch on the back of my hatch... I know what you mean on trying to find a place to mount a 60 inch Hi Lift is difficult. This is the best I could come up with. I still need to go down to the parts store and get some shocks for the hatch that are rated for more #'s due to the extra weight. I'll try and find something today or tomorrow and get you a part # of what I come up with.
#21
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From: georgia
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: inline 6
Hey X1994J, i got a question about your mount wat are you using to hold ur rear hatch up? are you using some kind of shocks or mechanism?? thanks and by the way sick build thread you have love the jeep man!
#23
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From: Chattanooga
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I have a surco rack but the jack being on the bumper seems more convienent, lets see hi-lift mounted pics and a description of how you mounted them, Ive seen them on the front bumper and I must say, it looks pretty sweet there!
#26
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb
ive seen quite a few many people just put them under the rear seat... seems to fit pretty good there.
#27
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From: Pasco, WA
Year: 1996
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#28
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You could probably runs some short wood screws through it and put a mount on it.. I'd say it'd probably work pretty good
#29
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From: near Chattanooga, TN
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Keep in mind access to your jack when you're stuck and actually need it. Bumper mounted jacks could be a real problem of your bumpers on the ground, against a rock, against a tree, etc.
Ideally you'd never need it (and could just leave it at home), but then Murphy's Law will bite your butt. Same thing with mounting it on your bumper, if you're stuck in a hole and you jack is between your Jeep and the ground, you're stuck.
Mine's on my roof rack, if my jack is ever stuck between my Jeep and the ground...well I've got bigger issues!
Ideally you'd never need it (and could just leave it at home), but then Murphy's Law will bite your butt. Same thing with mounting it on your bumper, if you're stuck in a hole and you jack is between your Jeep and the ground, you're stuck.
Mine's on my roof rack, if my jack is ever stuck between my Jeep and the ground...well I've got bigger issues!