DIY HiLift Jack Mods! Great for Beginners!

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4 жыл бұрын

Today we are building stuff! The hi-lift jack is as loved as much as it is hated. This tool is as good or as bad as you make it. I think with enough creativity, there is a ton of room for improvement with the hi-lift jack. In this video I want to explore this idea! Enjoy!
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@thepitpatrol 3 жыл бұрын

You were talking about the nature of a high lift jack. The nature of a high lift jack is that they will last 50 years just to get the right oppurtunity to kill you. Little known fact is that the high lift was created first. An hour later cussing was invented. Seriously, I am always amazed at the creativity of people on here and you sir are no exception. Great video!

@patrickhenigin4805 7 ай бұрын

They are very patient. One slip up and it can kill you. On the other hand it can save your bacon.

@Bushguyrocks 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in the Okanagan Valley in BC. We put bolts through the bases of our Jacks. Gription on logs, snow, and ice. Also, bolts were a life saver when buddy rolled his truck 5 times, crushed the cab flat with the hood and box, and caught on fire. Bolts grabbed the body of the truck and I was able to jack the door open and drag him out.

@metaldog7128 4 жыл бұрын

I love watching these kind of builds/upgrades , especially on the high lift jacks, that are already like a Swiss army knifes of jacks ( basically a massive multi tool ) nice work 👍🍻

@davidknows3320 4 жыл бұрын

Following your comment about the jack not being safe and crawling under a vehicle. I used to use my spare as a jack stand, but also carried a bow saw to cut smaller pieces from downed trees as shims/dunnage between the frame and tire. Be safe, be creative!

@dozerboy67 2 жыл бұрын

“Every once in a while you need to get weird with your ideas”, brother, I couldn’t agree more! 😂😂😂

@joshuaherrold2470 4 жыл бұрын

That Binzel gun is fantastic! I got one in on trial at work and everyone who used it loved it. The consumables are pretty good too.

@jamesbellmay6957 3 жыл бұрын

Gasifire

@rideakhomie 4 жыл бұрын

I have been welding/fabricating for a living for 6 ish years... and I still learn something every time you share one of these types of videos with us. Nice work!

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That means alot coming from someone with your experience 👍

@jamesmoore1124 4 жыл бұрын

Like the way you represented the different levels of fabrication.You give respect to all levels of knowledge and we are always learning to build a better version of everything to solve problems that present itself. Thank you for allowing us to learn a little more.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

No problem! I was a journeyman plumber for along time and training apprentices was my job. I think that helped keep people's skill levels in perspective and I want newer fabricators to feel represented as well 👍

@benjaminreinhardt259 4 жыл бұрын

The attachment you made to lift the rim by is great for yanking posts out of the ground. The flat face rests against the post, wrap a chain around the base of the post and attach the chain to the hole in the bottom of the attachment.

@mikecheck2168 4 жыл бұрын

Love how well put together your videos are Nate. I know you say you love editing. Would be awesome to see a video on all the behind the scenes stuff! Keep up the grind man!

@DB-yj3qc 4 жыл бұрын

A good way to keep Hi-Lift from slipping is slid jack nose in shackle to lift the corner of vehicle. I've been able to lift rear end of Jeep up that way a few times (0-4 in lifted Jeep) not so much on a lift with lots of lift and flex. AKA not my XJ. I'm thinking about fabbing up a few of them now again. . On your u-joint base you might want to add a few teeth to bite in and not slip, I added 2 short leaf springs on base for one of my Hi-Lift jacks spreads load and don't slip even on pavement 😉

@theslab6457 4 жыл бұрын

Ive used the Hi Lift many times offroad and recommend the 60" vs the 48" because you'll need the extra travel with a flexy suspension. Also, I've had the handle try to take my head off when your hand slips off the handle letting the vehicle down.. I love the accessories that you put together!!

@IronsMedical 10 ай бұрын

I just picked up a $40 jack off fb market and your video just pushed me deep into the weeds of what I want to modify to my jeep. Never thought of any of this. I just bought a house with a garage and don't have any of these types tools yet either. You made this look like a satisfying hobby.

@TheLittlered1961 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video. Great ideas to consider for my hi lift jack. One thing I thought of a long time ago was to make a a base that could slide on. Your two bases there that I loved the had to be bolted on. Make a permanent base that is small. Then have different bases that could slide onto that permanent base. This way if you are playing in mud, sand or snow you can just slide on a large base when you get stuck. If you go rock crawling and get stuck, just slide on the universal base.

@moabwheeling 4 жыл бұрын

Keep up the great video's Nate . Loved your ideas on this one . I received my Hi Lift jack about four years ago for free. A neighbor of mine at the time worked for the Government and the would use tools like my jack a couple of times ,then throw them away in a pit . My neighbor took four of them at that time and gave me one . Score !! All I did was tare it down and repainted it . Works every time I need to use it .

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! It pays to be nice to your neighbors! It sounds like you scored 👍

@mckutzy 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting builds... looks good. I do like the top winching hook mount/foot. A different approach to the "jackmate" tire lifter device... I use just an axle strap tiedown with 2 lifting hooks, with clevis's that fits the D-ring of the strap. Lift the tongue of the jack over the top of the tire, with the strap hooks onto a rim hole or spoke, lift the strap with the jack tongue ontop of the tire. It does help to keep the jack close to the wheel, to minimize tilting and kick out. I use this and couple with a base plate and stabilizer wires, for my street truck. it works well. I only say this, as sometime you might have just about everything, but need to save a bit of weight or space.

@aaronthompson9771 4 жыл бұрын

A hi lift has saved my ass plenty of times (and also given me a concussion 😂) and now by hell, it’s gonna get some upgrades. Awesome video Nate!

@michaelosmon 4 жыл бұрын

I found an old farm jack (what an old boss called it and old habits die hard), someone had modified the top, hook and base to be interchangeable using threaded pipe and couplers. I like your project much better, but still I found many more uses for farm jacks since I found this one. Sweet garage

@DannyWalker1949 2 жыл бұрын

Heck, I've had my Hi-Lift Jack since back in the early 70's. I Love it too❕

@denverdyer8660 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Just finished touching up the ancient paint on mine and will build the attachments!

@gettingoffthecouchnow 4 жыл бұрын

Your video checked all the boxes for me. I’m a 4 wheeler and a new/novice home/hobby welder fabricator

@matthewenloe8760 4 жыл бұрын

Another killer video. Great ideas! For the upper adapter a mudflap would work well. Almost every farm supply store has them or a truck stop near you. Easy to cut and they lay flat.

@LJ_Jeff 4 жыл бұрын

Bunch of great ideas! I try to avoid hi lift jacks but these would definitely make it a more useful tool.

@adamaldinger6960 4 жыл бұрын

Great ideas and some pretty easy tools to make a tool better. Thanks for sharing

@EverythingOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

You just keep doing what your doing. My dad had a scout II back in 76/77 with a real hemi, locker, limited slip and 1/4" skids and everyone thought that was crazy on 33" tires. Ignore the haters. You rock.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy 👊

@TreeLovinAdventures 4 жыл бұрын

Your tire jack idea where it hooks onto the wheel is great. I have one that works similar and sits on the edge of the rim. Used it many times to put a bead back on a tire.

@tedhargiss1056 4 жыл бұрын

Great project Nate! It will be fun to fabricate those accessories once I get a HiLift.

@TheFagatron24476 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome hi lift tips nate thank you! So jealous of that shop and tools. Your editing is getting stellar.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@gilbertgbarela9274 3 жыл бұрын

outstanding video! enjoyed the fab, the ideas, and the NORMAL straightforward narration!

@johnolver3217 4 жыл бұрын

You can get conversion ujoints in the back of the moog parts book. Great video. I use a rescue 42 jack all the time!

@TheBeardedJeeper 4 жыл бұрын

Love it. I’ve been practicing welding. Soon I’ll be fabricating

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! I look forward to seeing what you build 👊

@jaycarr1517 3 жыл бұрын

Next time you need tread rubber, find a retreading shop and ask them for some scraps. It'll be flat and won't have steel belts to worry about.

@allenmckinney9533 4 жыл бұрын

Check with tire shops that do retreads. The new tread strips has some type of glue on it and they may have small pieces laying around.

@offroad8163 4 жыл бұрын

Have no idea how awesome and happy this video made me man, been looking for ideas for awhile...

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Great! I'm happy to help!

@MrRShoaf 4 жыл бұрын

Tire thoughts. Use bias ply tires. No steel wires to poke you. To attach the tread use contact cement and either screws or rivets. Another idea is to ise webbing strap. Just grind some relief so the strap sits below the face of the tread. I saw a nifty trash compactor that was made from a high lift jack.

@JoeGarofaloII 4 жыл бұрын

Clicked on a hi lift jack video. 4 minutes later..."that a damn slip yoke there?!?!" 🤣 Awesome video as always good sir!

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks buddy 😁

@vindeta360 4 жыл бұрын

I foresee this being a very popular video over time. Super well produced man! I will definitely be using your ideas to make my own hi lift accessories.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I spend alot of time trying to get the best production so it's very Vindicating to have someone notice 👍

@jimmyd6819 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Nate them ground anchors are very handy we use them primarily in winch comps in Australia we have events that have a compulsory ground anchor winch section There very handy in the desert when there are no trees around

@danielcastro3321 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the fab tips ! I really like how you explain it .. love the creativity !! Nothing beats some one who loves his work 😁 .. Once and done mobile welding 👊😎

@BillyTpower 4 жыл бұрын

great tips Nate. I made a quick attachment so I can use it to compress between the base and the top.

@smallblockfuelie 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve got to say, I’m a little disappointed there wasn’t a bottle opener included on that high lift. Great content, keep it coming.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks man

@yapbird 4 жыл бұрын

Smallblockfuelie no cup holder?

@smallblockfuelie 4 жыл бұрын

yapbird good idea!

@ypop417 4 жыл бұрын

anything is a bottle opener just put the lip of the bottle top on an edge and hit the top

@smallblockfuelie 4 жыл бұрын

Y Pop feel better? And you’re missing the point.

@Wege4231 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously love your videos Nate! Keep up the great work!

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@paulsthormes251 4 жыл бұрын

That lands anchor idea is genius hi-lift from he want to upgrade are the design .😎

@tonyb2086 4 жыл бұрын

Swiss Army Jack!! Cool video, them things are dangerous as all hell for sure. I've had mine for 20 years👍 you can get a lot of work done with the farm jack. They work great for pulling old fence posts, a come along, a clamp, don't ever think about pulling a trailer w/out one of those mounted to the front of the box in your pickup so you can change a blown trailer tire.

@4runner4wd79 4 жыл бұрын

Your awesome bro. Thank you for keeping it real and sharing these types of videos.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother 👊

@papajon6715 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video my friend, this is the first time I have seen your channel. Thank you, it will only serve to inspire many others to use their own home shops to build tools of their own.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you discovered my channel!

@srbontrager 4 жыл бұрын

Just a observation and a possible tip for using the u-joint base. Carry a set of wheel chocks, and use those to prevent it from rolling.

@mattspevak7944 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video with cool ideas. I have an attachment I bought that hooks into the rim and I use it frequently to lift a corner and fill a hole I'm stuck in and/or get a traction board under that wheel. Less work than trying to lift that whole side up, and less down force on the jack base which can be significant in muddy conditions as the jack base doesn't sink as badly. Also fwiw I've had good luck cutting old tires up with tin snips. And check out pliobond (sp?) as an adhesive. I've used it on rubber to metal, rubber to plastic, and plastic to plastic with good results.

@traviskretz2779 4 жыл бұрын

So I have a little experience with the U-joint base and sliding your jeep off rocks. The biggest concern is making sure when pushing the vehicle to one side or the other, you neet to make sure your vehicle is jacked up as high as possible on the jack so that you dont sent the top of your jack right into one of your panels as it pivots. That, or use the shortest hi-lift as possible to accomplish the mission.

@Tactical_Arborist_1776 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Love my hi lift. And btw I'm so glad you didnt push the jeep forwards when you tested the new base by lifting the rear of the jeep. If that jeep would of moved forward the top of your jack would of been drove into or thru your back tailgate, exponentially worse with the new jaw attachment you made, cause the jaw wouldn't of been able to slip loose from the bumper as easily. Just something to keep in mind. Love the jeep and looks like you got an awesome garage setup. Makes me jealous. I miss having a nice big garage to work in! 😢

@BlackdogADV 3 жыл бұрын

I was really into fabrication and 4X4s and turned out some killer projects but somehow I’ve become old and now drive a stock Tacoma that I’m not thrilled with. I use to attend an 4X4 event in Naches WA with a very built Ranger. I built a Scout 80 with Dana 44s and a Chev V6 earlier. I wish I could have saved all my old projects but I’d need a wear house to keep them in. Keep up the good work.

@rileybest6084 4 жыл бұрын

I love your vids you do a great job with your teaching and information you always have great content thank you keep up the great work

@MakinEndsMeet69 4 жыл бұрын

Man I tell you Jake you got some great ideas you just got to love those swamp Jack's right that's what we used to call him down in Florida but I've heard him called all kinds of different things but Thumbs Up Great props man

@Rexor91 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome dude! I plan on doing these for at least the practice... Even better you could use it in a pinch!

@stacyreid5077 4 жыл бұрын

Love these types of videos. Thanks so much for sharing

@ailo4x4 4 жыл бұрын

For Land Rovers (and I mean real Landies Series and Defenders, not Range Rovers and Discovery's!), we use box section sills and bumpers with holes in them to insert a long tube attached to the lifting nose of the Hi-Lift. That keeps the jack from being able to slip off the vehicle as well as keeping it a little farther away from the truck, protecting your bodywork from the jack. I like the tilting base with rubber tire footing. But they must weigh a tonne! Well done! Just as an extra thought, I keep a 12-tonne air over hydraulic bottle jack with me. Hook it up to my onboard ARB compressor and it will lift the whole thing off the ground like it's a marshmallow. ;-) Heavy, yes! Worth it not having to get under the truck to jack with the little bar? Absolutely!!!

@281covfefe5 4 жыл бұрын

The portaband setup Awesomeness

@mattcobb1937 4 жыл бұрын

What a great video! I am going to start working on some mods today. Thank for the ideas.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! No problem 👊

@alantownsend5468 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent production as always. One cautionary comment; you really need to be careful about holding the work with your hand while using the drill press. I'm aware that many smallish drill presses will just slip the belt(s) before they rotate the work into your chest or across your hand, but it's a bad habit. Even a c-clamp or vise grips are better than an ugly injury. Besides, any good habits like this that you can develop now before you realize how awesome it is to have a Bridgeport and/or a lathe the better :)

@ronfox5519 Жыл бұрын

I thought the same about work holding. And your point about habits is critical. Habits are just as important as being careful.

@DAMDIndustries 4 жыл бұрын

Cool ideas, always nice seeing people freestyle a bit!

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!

@OneFlewOver1776 3 жыл бұрын

It was good that you talked about safety for sure....Interesting back in the day they were called bummer jacks and came with the car...now the new name is Hi Lift....they were all as dangerous as they still are today. You made the jack better than it is..good job Nate! The Extenda Jack.

@dustymojave Жыл бұрын

Bumper Jack's that used to come with cars are much lighter weight and much lighter duty. They work GREAT for my Baja Bug and my old offroad race buggy. They can be modified in many of the ways a Hi-Lift can. But they are not as strong. I own several of them. But I also own 2 Hi-Lift jacks. 1 is made by Hi-Lift brand, but labeled "John Deere" and painted black, green and yellow. My other is Harbor Freight. Very little difference between them.

@jameshall4385 4 жыл бұрын

those are some good hilift jack hacks. you could weld a half moon piece on the top of the tire extension piece you used to jack up on the sliders so it would be a little more secure. those are good little projects to help people become better welders. nice video

@EverythingOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

F550 on 41" tires and four wheel camper. People don't understand it and that's ok! Keep doing your thing.

@grangerdoopey2971 4 жыл бұрын

Love your stuff as always 🤙

@jrpefx 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Nate, one thought I had would be that instead of the U Joint Base (very cool idea) would to make one that only has one hinge point that could fit on the jack rail in either direction. That way you could choose which way the jack could move. Or FALL haha. Take care and keep these videos coming.

@stronghandranch5227 4 жыл бұрын

A lot of great ideas. Nice work

@wyattoneable 4 жыл бұрын

That was great. I love doing mod and fab work and you relayed some good ideas, thanks.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Tombstone6709 4 жыл бұрын

Love the videos man, keep up the awesome content. Can't wait to see them crawler tires mounted in the background too!

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Me too! I've always wanted sticky compound tires and now I get a chance to try them out. I can't wait for moab lol

@Tombstone6709 4 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! I'm trying to get my tj all set up for EJS hopefully I'll see you there man!

@timconaway3998 4 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work man. Another job well done.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

👊

@carloschavez5368 4 жыл бұрын

Great ideas , i fab up a similar attachment for my jack but using 2 chain hooks to hold the load or vehicle while resetting the jack for repeating the procedure. Only part that sucks it starts to get heavy and a second hand always helps when manipulating the jack in a horizontal position

@jimwhitman5805 4 жыл бұрын

Hmm the using the Hi Lift jack in your lift points is closest to what I'm thinking for my setup. But now I'm rethinking my jack source and pricing out Hi Lifts...LOL Already drawing up drafts so things could get dicey if the weather holds up and I don't cramp up....LOL Hope You enjoy your weekend of wheeling!

@kjcsomerville 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video, good ideas, you don’t need any music, keep on posting ! Regards from the UK.

@I_must_get_a_van 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that most informative video. I enjoyed it. Great ideas. Cheers Steve

@adansoto7931 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for the ideas!!

@greendodge98 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Nate. Keep up the good work. Maybe do a video on why you shouldn't quench your welds while they are hott.

@Brett_Gill 2 жыл бұрын

I made a replacement rubber pad for my floor jack from a piece of horse stall matt. I tried to cut it just right to snap in like the factory one, but it just wouldn't stay in. I smothered it with the classic Shoe Goo(available in shoe departments in big box stores) and after plenty of used against uneven surfaces(k-bar, diff, axle, shock shackle etc) it hasn't even started to peel off... This glue is amazingly strong/durable and has many uses besides shoe repair!

@larrysmith2137 4 жыл бұрын

Great Job. I don’t own a hi lift and not sure I need one. But you have some cool ideas.

@woodsman7284 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips and video....will definitely be making some of these attachments

@jeffdoak8444 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best friends I've ever made cuz I welded a piece of tubing indoor Shovelhead so they can be pinned through the handle and used as a full size shovel

@gasgiant7122 3 жыл бұрын

Great project ideas & well made, you have motivated me into getting into my work shop, I just need to move house ( I don’t have a shop just a yard). Your shop looks awesome som. Great video’s 🇬🇧🇺🇸👍

@98hundy 4 жыл бұрын

Hi lifts have their uses but don't leave that bottle jack at home! The lowly bottle jack is a life saver in many situations, changing tires on rigs with flexy suspensions is way easier when you jack the axle. Sometimes it's easier and faster to jack up an axle and chuck a couple of rocks under a tire than any other option to get you over and obstacle. Broken motor mount? try using a hi lift to raise the engine, block it up and chain it down. I can't even remember half the applications I've seen.

@imchris5000 4 жыл бұрын

if you have some chain just chain the suspension and it wont drop when you jack up

@98hundy 4 жыл бұрын

@@imchris5000 I use a heavy nylon ratchet strap when I need to limit axle droop, less likely to damage things.

@milesb4231 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great video . Highlifts are awesome and you made some really nice additions. "sketchy" is exactly the right word for describing these jacks too - hahaha.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks for watching 👍

@edwardpfaffel4502 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I hated my jack because it worked so poorly. Then I finally lubed up the mechanisms and it works great. Who'd of though it.

@Jason-dy6qy 4 жыл бұрын

You got me man! I finally subscribed. I believe your channel and style will help me a lot with my Samurai. 👍🤙

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Welcome aboard!

@HooptyRescues 4 жыл бұрын

So I’ve had an idea for mine. Make the base plate so it can slide into the receiver hitch. Then on the top(like your come-along hook) make a sleeve that has a drop down so you can use the jack like a press. If that makes sense

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

I like it! Build it!

@dcr749 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Glad I stumbled on this. Amd I agree with the other comments. Windshield urethane would probably be great for attaching the tire rubber.

@justinlefever3180 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. man! You make it look so easy! That would take me forever to fab.

@USMCDEVILDOG29 4 жыл бұрын

Dude bad ass video man! Very informative on the how-to. I was hooked when you broke out the welder lol

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mountainlessmtb9940 4 жыл бұрын

Drooling over this welding p---🤘

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks man 🤘

@vocalpatriot 4 жыл бұрын

some interesting ideas...just two observations: 1st the U-joint base..hm..I get it, but can't shake the thought of the jack tipping and then flying out from under the vehicle with force..bear that in mind when prepping to use it. and 2nd.the pad pressing on the side of the tire...maybe a wider cushion there...a piece of wood or something. Just a thought. some very slick thinking though, good job!