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I personally prefer the hood mount and have contacted a few manufacturers of these hood mounting systems.. Some incorporate a simple design (nothing more then hood type screws which the jack rest on) while other have lights, and tool trays to carry just about anything.
Typically most jeep guys/gals mount the Jacks on the rear in a swing out storage system, on the rear bumper (up right) or on the front bumper (laying down). Once in a while you might see one mounted on the roof storage tray.. (laying down length wise)
Thou one must realize.. a 60 Hi-Lift is heavy or any hi-lift jack are heavy anyway.. and mounting anywhere above the hood line.. you may be asking for trouble.. trying to get it down.
Think of what best suits you needs.. wheeling allot?.. then best keep it lower and in plan sight.. Not wheeling but just wanted that extra protecting in knowing that the jack is there and it can and will get you out of some deep crap when its time, then mount it on the hood or in the roof tray.
It's amazing to know that this american company has been making these jacks for a long time.. and just recently have been offering new products because (we've) been asking for them to.. As with any company.. they need to stay and remain in the forefront and offer incentives for new buyers to purchase items from them.
But want to know something.. During jeep shows.. and swap meets.. guys have their old jacks for sale because their life changes.. their families grow and wheeling may not be apart of their life style anymore.. and this makes a great opportunity for you to buy slightly used jacks and a substantial discount..
But just remember who puts their name on and behind their products... Hi-Lift Jack.. trust no imitations and there are a few of them. Cheaper doesn't mean better..
Typically most jeep guys/gals mount the Jacks on the rear in a swing out storage system, on the rear bumper (up right) or on the front bumper (laying down). Once in a while you might see one mounted on the roof storage tray.. (laying down length wise)
Thou one must realize.. a 60 Hi-Lift is heavy or any hi-lift jack are heavy anyway.. and mounting anywhere above the hood line.. you may be asking for trouble.. trying to get it down.
Think of what best suits you needs.. wheeling allot?.. then best keep it lower and in plan sight.. Not wheeling but just wanted that extra protecting in knowing that the jack is there and it can and will get you out of some deep crap when its time, then mount it on the hood or in the roof tray.
It's amazing to know that this american company has been making these jacks for a long time.. and just recently have been offering new products because (we've) been asking for them to.. As with any company.. they need to stay and remain in the forefront and offer incentives for new buyers to purchase items from them.
But want to know something.. During jeep shows.. and swap meets.. guys have their old jacks for sale because their life changes.. their families grow and wheeling may not be apart of their life style anymore.. and this makes a great opportunity for you to buy slightly used jacks and a substantial discount..
But just remember who puts their name on and behind their products... Hi-Lift Jack.. trust no imitations and there are a few of them. Cheaper doesn't mean better..
