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Title: Hi-Lift accessories (in the UK)
Post by: chrisvitarasport94 on October 31, 2004, 05:29:35 AM
I've been looking to get a lift-mate and LR90/110 adapter for my Hi-Lift, but eBay prices seem to always be close to retail prices.

The Jackall parts aren't what I want, where I'm having F&R lifting points fabricated on the Vitara to work with the 90/110 adapter.

Where can I get cheap accessories - Google isn't much help!
Title: Re: Hi-Lift accessories (in the UK)
Post by: Rhinoman on October 31, 2004, 05:41:51 AM
Cheap parts for Hi-Lifts? Not sure they exist, I got my Hi-Lift and adapter from Scorpion Racing but Specialist Leisure also sell them. My JackGuard case came from Falcon4x4. Given the weight a local outlet might work out cheaper if you can avoid postage - have you tried Devon 4x4?
Title: Re: Hi-Lift accessories (in the UK)
Post by: keith on October 31, 2004, 06:02:16 AM
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I've been looking to get a lift-mate and LR90/110 adapter for my Hi-Lift, but eBay prices seem to always be close to retail prices.

The Jackall parts aren't what I want, where I'm having F&R lifting points fabricated on the Vitara to work with the 90/110 adapter.

Where can I get cheap accessories - Google isn't much help!


What is a good website that sells hi-lifts?  Would a high lift be a good alternative to a floor jack in the garage?
Title: Re: Hi-Lift accessories (in the UK)
Post by: TN_Tracker on October 31, 2004, 07:06:00 AM
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What is a good website that sells hi-lifts?  Would a high lift be a good alternative to a floor jack in the garage?

If you've got a Northern Tool Store nearby I'd go there to get one. I paid about $50.00 for my 48" cast/steel version Hi-Lift.
(very old pic)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RockSolid4X4/Tracker/hilift2.jpg)
My brother just bought their chinese version for $34.00.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v135/cbradford2/sidekick/zuki016.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v135/cbradford2/sidekick/zuki018.jpg)
Title: Re: Hi-Lift accessories (in the UK)
Post by: mbmarkyb on October 31, 2004, 08:29:13 AM
i had a farm jack they were ok till you got the thing, muddy or wet then seized ,

I bought my highlift at a show and they tend to do deals
with a few bits thrown,  I have to admit my hilift has so far broken two of my fingers but recovered me 3 times but a deadly thing when it bites back
Title: Re: Hi-Lift accessories (in the UK)
Post by: explosivo on October 31, 2004, 08:46:02 AM
I'm thinking about picking up a cheap farm jack version from Harbor freight for like $40 or so... I'm sure it'll be more for show mounted on my rig than anything else :) I do need that extra weight up front, after all ;D
Title: Re: Hi-Lift accessories (in the UK)
Post by: Digger on October 31, 2004, 08:56:46 AM
I got a blue and yellow one from a local Cummins truckload tool sale (48") and it's exactly the same as the cast hilift. It only cost me $30 too... There's one of those sales coming up on thursday nearby, too...
Title: Re: Hi-Lift accessories (in the UK)
Post by: chrisvitarasport94 on October 31, 2004, 09:06:09 AM
I'm lucky enough to have a good LandRover offroad store near me, and both David Bowyer/Goodwinch and Devon4X4, both within 40 miles.

I can't however beat the standard prices they charge where I had hoped to get a better deal on the internet.

I'm off to pick up a Safari Snorkel at Devon4X4 soon so I guess I'll try and do a deal with them!

I have found out that some of the accessories for the copies ( FarmJack, Jackall etc) don't fit without modification.
Title: Re: Hi-Lift accessories (in the UK)
Post by: DirtDevil on October 31, 2004, 09:18:15 AM
just got a brand new 48" hi lift for my bday from my gf, nice unit, works well, she got it from work ( lordco ) , and I think they carry parts for them to.
Title: Re: Hi-Lift accessories (in the UK)
Post by: Memphis on October 31, 2004, 09:31:12 AM
is it actually legal to carry a jack on your bumper? What is the jack arm swung out? then you'd have a spear on the front of your vehicle...  I'd like to see what it'd do to a rice burner LOL
Title: Re: Hi-Lift accessories (in the UK)
Post by: Memphis on October 31, 2004, 09:34:24 AM
oh boy I am a retard, I didn't pay attention to how it was mounted on the bumper hahaha ;)
Title: Re: Hi-Lift accessories (in the UK)
Post by: TN_Tracker on October 31, 2004, 09:45:59 AM
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is it actually legal to carry a jack on your bumper? What is the jack arm swung out? then you'd have a spear on the front of your vehicle...  I'd like to see what it'd do to a rice burner LOL


Hmmm...never have thought about whether it's legal but it's been there a long time with no problems.
Title: Re: Hi-Lift accessories (in the UK)
Post by: DirtDevil on October 31, 2004, 10:05:39 AM
why wouldnt it be legal ?, I prefer to mount mine on the back bumper though, dont like much extra weight up front.
Title: Re: Hi-Lift accessories (in the UK)
Post by: TN_Tracker on October 31, 2004, 10:19:50 AM
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why wouldnt it be legal ?, I prefer to mount mine on the back bumper though, dont like much extra weight up front.

I thought about it, but it stays cleaner up front.
Title: Re: Hi-Lift accessories (in the UK)
Post by: safarikick on October 31, 2004, 01:37:25 PM
http://www.4allfours.co.uk/hi-lift_parts.htm   ??? ???