High lift jack recommendations

Well yesterday I discovered that my Landy 1)has a useless bottle jack that doesn't even reach the sill and 2)the spare tyre is fubared and won't hold any pressure (another excuse for new wheels/tyres )

Anyway, been thinking that a high lift jack is probably the best idea but don't want to spend a fortune but don't want crap either.

Anyone got any recommendations? There are some cheap ones on Ebay but I reckon they'll be a bit pants - this one doesn't look too bad tho.

Genuine T max High lift Jack from USA high farm type on eBay, also, Lifting Tools, Garage Equipment Tools, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 25-Feb-09 12:06:28 GMT)

Cheers

Richard

1. dont jack from the seal,use the jacking points or under the axles 2. do you have the jack that came with it(not a bottle jack)?

goonarmy said:

1. dont jack from the seal,use the jacking points or under the axles 2. do you have the jack that came with it(not a bottle jack)?

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Sorry, was just using the sill as an example of how crap the bottle jack is and what little height it goes to, may be ok for a "normal" car but not for a Landy! Unfortunately this was the only jack that came with the car (only had it a couple of weeks) hence me now looking into high lifts.

Cheers

Richard

this is the original jack Land Rover 90 or 110 Defender Lifting Jack Original on eBay, also, Land Rover, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 02-Feb-09 19:45:00 GMT)

richardjeaton said:

Sorry, was just using the sill as an example of how crap the bottle jack is and what little height it goes to, may be ok for a "normal" car but not for a Landy! Unfortunately this was the only jack that came with the car (only had it a couple of weeks) hence me now looking into high lifts.

Cheers

Richard

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Does it reach your axles?Thats where i lift mine from with a bottle jack

i would not recommend useing a hi lift to change a wheel because there not very stable, i have a old farm jack an its just as good as the hi lift and alot cheaper to buy

i got a farm jack from a trailer shop in staines, cost me £35.00, it does what it says,
scared the cr@p out of me when i tried to lift a car with it, they really are tools for off road situations i learnt.
Machine mart have them for fifty quid at mo.

I would only buy genuine Hi-Lift.

As said above, use the bottle jack under the axle and some bits of timber for height if you need it. you shouldnt be jacking off standard sills and it takes alot to lift the suspension up if jacking off those anyway.

Use a bottle/trolley jack for at home use and changing wheels etc.

Use a hi lift offroad or for doing spring/damper changes... they come in handy yes Hi-lifts are scary, but used carefully and with respect they are fine. just remember to be quick!

G

I think you've all persuaded me away from a high lift so I'll try get hold of a 2nd hand standard Landy one.

Cheers

Richard

I have a standard one kicking about. but your in leeds and im in bristol so prob not a good combo. unless your going to Donnington 4x4 show?

G

The standard defender jacks are ****e an all. The little bottle jack that comes with a disco is brill for changing wheels. Bung it under the axle and up it goes nice and stable.

i just finished using the bottle jack today, it's been holding up the nose of my engine for over a week now, solid as a rock,
nabbed mine from a breakers yard.

I have several jacks depending on the situation. I have a workshop 3 ton jack, A small cheapy 2 ton jack, a standard disco bottle jack, A 20 ton bottle jack and a high-lift. I think I have all bases covered.

i have a 3 ton trolley jack, a 1.45 ton aluminium racing trolley jack, a bottle jack (somewhere i think i lent it to someone last year) a 2ton engine crane(with a strop you can lift the front of a series with it) and my jack-all high lift

I took one look at the standard jack when I was stuck in some mud, laughed, and put it back in it's bag. Got a hi-lift and have never looked back. Yes, they will try and kill you but they're fantastic bits of kit if you use common sense! Chock the wheels, hand brake on, leave it in gear and with diff-lock engaged. You should be pretty sturdy, but don't work under it just in case it drops! I was lowering my motor once and it dropped from about 2 foot up! Fortunately I'd just got it and was practicing using it in the driveway.

Get a hi-lift, use it right and you'll swear by it in no time.