Ronny , as a city slicker who gets out in the bush only every now and then i really appreciate guys like you who take the time to make vids like this. Thanks mate. Tim

I love your videos, so thank you. I've been using these for decades, so I have some lessons learned. -Always be careful your fingers on the upright can't get hit if the handle slips free. -Keep your head out from above the handle. Lean clear over it, or lean back. -Have your escape path clear and planned ahead if things start moving. Run, don't try to stop it. Keep onlookers back and out of your escape path. -Keep a wheel barrow tire and tube (no rim) for sticking between the jack and your rig. Your shirt was doing similar but less effective. You can zip tie the tube to the jack, but usually they either stick there or aren't needed. -Keep WD-40 on hand (I've recently been told water can lube the pins when sand gets in there). -You can move either end of your vehicle sideways (like out of a rut) by jacking the center (or low side) until it teaters, then push the rig where you want it to go. Dumping some rocks or logs in the rut before you push can keep it from sliding right back in. I did a complete 180 once on a trail where I had no room to turn around and was already high centered in ruts and pointing toward worse. It took a long time, but less than walking home. -When you click to the climbing position, you can simply pull up on the handle and it will ratchet up to engage. You don't have to lift first, then click it. -You can and should jack up to get over hard points like rocks or stumps before you winch forward. But, don't leave your jack there and pull or it will wedge the climbing bar into your rig. Jack up, throw rocks or irritating onlookers under the tires, then take the jack out before winching. -You can use ratchet straps to keep the foot from sliding when it wants to. -A base is a must for much terrain, and I prefer my own custom one made of layered plywood with carraige bolts installed to provide pegs for the holes in the foot of my jack so it can't slip off. Then I cross drilled and use pins to hold the jack down to the base, so I can pull my base back up out of the mud or snow after a lift. FYI, I have a 60" hi-lift Xtreme in my F150, and a 60" Hi-lift firefighter recovery tool in my Grand Cherokee (not worth the extra money, but it has a cool foot with lots of options). I love your videos, so keep it up. I especially love how you say what features make you prefer something, so if I don't have that same need I can factor that in. Thanks!

Ronny - This was a really well made video. I especially liked how you repeated and emphasized the risks of injury when using a farm jack, and actually demonstrated the backlash of the handle if the user lets go halfway through a stroke when lowering the vehicle. Back when I was a kid in the '60's, these were the standard jack that came with cars and pickup trucks (of course, they were only as long as needed to lift the vehicle for a tire change). I remember my Dad warning me about how dangerous they were if used carelessly. The screw-type scissors jack became the standard OEM tire changing jack in light duty trucks and cars here in the U.S. sometime in the early 1970's as I recall.

Ronnie has learnt and shared a lot of good info over the years, He is one of a few who takes pride in what he teaches, I have been using Hi-Lifts for decades and it is good to see Ronnie teaching the safe tried and true methods of self recovery, WTG Ronnie.

Ronny, as a city person, these things always intimidated me. But your explanation and highlighting of risks is excellent. Getting to know your equipment before you need it for real is spot on. GReat video, thanks for taking the time to put it together.

That was a great lesson. My lifted FJ came with a tiny bottle jack. So, hi-lift jack. Thank You, Ronny, for taking the time to pass on this knowledge on how to use and not use a hi-lift jack. I will get familiar with it in the driveway.

this was the most helpful "how to high lift jack" I've seen. thank you!

when trying to get information on anything offroad im scrolling till i find your video mate. Best explained, great work.

love that land cruiser!!!

Hi Ronny, I am new to 4 wheeling. I received a 4x4 and I'm planning on using it properly. Thanks to you and a few others I feel more confident about my first expedition over Easter. Thanks mate, your videos are heaps good.

Thanks Ronny for the advice, safety is everything anytime even more so if you are remote. Really enjoy your vids... cheers.

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I’m new to all this and I find your videos the most helpful.

Hi Ronny, Only just getting into 4 wheeling. Your videos are truly awesome and so informative, thank you.

Well made video. Great step-by-step how to along with emphasizing the risks of injury when using the Farm Jack.

Great video, I especially like the improvising of a strap to make a wheel lift. I like how you showed when things go sideways as well.

Cheers for that Ron, I haven't got a high lift Jack but now I know how to use it safely for when I do

I've just bought one of these but have not used it yet. I feel prepared now after watching this. Thanks for the effort!

Great video and good emphasis on safety. Thanks Ronny

I am new to jeeps and off roading, Of all the KZfaq channels I watch of the different expeditions and how-to do videos I like your channel the best. I wish I lived in Western Australia so I could go out with you guys.

I usually never comment but I need to. Ronnie, your videos are the best man. Very thorough and thought out. I watch them all. Thanks for a job well done. Always, From America.

Really good video on using high jack and it's hazards...thanks.

I've lived in a remote area of the Southern California Mojave Desert for 44 years and have been stuck in blow sand probably 100 times. Trying to dig your way out of sand is a wasted effort. The only way for one person alone to get out is to jack up the vehicle and fill in the holes under the wheel or wheels with rocks and sand, or whatever.... I have a high lift jack that I carry in my old 1978 Dodge Colt that I bought new and still tool around the desert with. The high lift jack is dangerous to use, but as you've shown in your really good video blog, it's highly effective and will get you out of almost impossible situations. My old Dodge Colt has steel bumpers and the high lift has been worth it's weight in 20 dollar bills for me. It's gotten me out of sand when the temperature was 118 plus, and being stuck in those conditions is not a guarantee toward continued good health.

Super clear video, thanks so much for uploading.

Great videos Ronnie. I have only just started heading out bush and the information you provide on this channel is sure to come in handy! Cheers from SA.

I would classify this as a much-needed PSA, thanks.

Ronny, this is a great video. So much I could comment on but I will keep it short. Showing how that handle can slap back was awesome. I have done a few recoveries with these jacks. Respect the jack! The suggestion to try it in your driveway before needing it is spot on. And you didn't mention it but folks never ever get under a rig supported by a farmers jack.

Watched a number of your videos so far and you've got some great stuff. I'm glad you're showing people HOW to use this tool and the dangers that are waiting. I don't use the high lift anymore... it's incredibly dangerous. I have instead custom built a aluminum floor jack with custom bolt on blocks that are waaaay better and safer. It is a bit heavier, but I'll take the weight and keep my fingers.

great safety demo Ronny

Thanks for a great video Ronny. Very informative

Thank you.. just got a offroad jack, this was helpful

Really great video Ronny

I've got a high lift, or as we call it, a tractor jack. It's probably 60 years old but works perfectly. Also have a manual tire bead breaker stamped Sears and Robuck1933. It works great too. Antiques I got from my father.

just as im thinkin about getting one your videou comes up, percect timing, great video and very educating

You guys do a fabulous job. Thanks a lot.

Wow! I have never used one of these but now I see how dangerous they can be. Thanks for the videos man. Keep them coming.

Informative video that could save a few lives.

Amazing video! Super useful. Just bought a hi lift jack for my VDJ 76. I will start practising :-)

thank you for teaching us high lift safety!!

Hey Aussies I saw a little mini pickup truck in Scottsdale AZ March 15, 2023. It's about time.

Fantastic clip Ron!!! Thanks for doing all this clips...very very helpful.

Bloody good advice. Thanks for this! I just got a 3" lift and didn't even consider that my factory jack is probably a bit useless now.

He's right...the down procedure is dangerous. I was changing a tire without gloves in 110 degree weather. My hands slipped off the handler and it flew up and then just repeatedly jacked itself downward fast. The jack shot off the truck too. Luckily I was off to the side. Great video

If I could give this two thumbs-up, I would. Great video, and excellent audio.

Nice work mate!

Thanks very much. Most informative. I got one as a Christmas present and although I eventually worked out how to raise the jack, I could not fathom how ti lower it.

Love all your videos mate, you're a champion!

Great video, got stuck in mud with my Tacoma, recently, this would have helped, thanks.

Great video. Thanks for the info.

This is an excellent and very educational video! Thank you for taking the time to make it.

Very useful video Ronnie, thanks. Love your stuff. PP

great video. Love your explanations. Thanks

Thanks for the video - good to see how it should be used safely

Love the videos Ronny, really helpful

Thanks for the very informative video. Hi-Lift should make a video like this.

Thanks for all of your vids!

Good information. Thanks for posting.

Ronny thanks for the tips and Video. I noticed when you were lifting with the straps on the lift you put your padding on the body of the vehicle. You could also put a long wooden block between the jack and the tire, allowing jack to hit the block and push block intothe tire which would prevent all body damage. Cheers Mate

Good video. Thanks.

Thanks ronny ur a big help. Keep doing what ya love mate.

Heya there Ronny, love you use of the shirt, but I have a better solution. I have a split pool noodle on my highlift jack to avoid vibration noise while driving, works great as a panel guard aswell.

thanks for your help and explanations.

Onya Ronny. Excellent vid

Great video Ronny, I recovered many a vehicle with these, more times using it to winch than lift unfortunately.

Gracias por compartir experiencias de vida en el aprendizaje, saludos desde mexico

loved this video as I'm going for a hi jack! 12:00 in a shackle would secure the slings!! get some shackles.

Thanks for this great video. I reckon WA must be the 4WD capital of the world.

Hello, Ronny, from central Mississippi, USofA. Just found your channel; liked what I saw; and subscribed. Another name for these jacks is "Sheep Herder" jack. Maybe that's from using one to stretch fencing. Anyway, I've had my Sheepherder; Hi-Lift; etc. jack for about 38 years or so. Been in storage for most of that time. Just pulling it out again because I now have a 1981 Jeep CJ-7 thanks to my son-in-law. He wanted my 1976 Chevy half-ton, short wheelbased, stepside pickup ;and I wanted his Jeep. I've had 4x4 trucks before, but this is my first JEEP. We're both in "hog heaven". lololol. Anyway, one small tip. When not actually jacking the handle, leave it in the upright position just in case the lock handle is knocked to the down position. That's extra insurance against getting wacked by the handle as you demonstrated in this video. I really like your rig man, except for one thing......the steering wheel is on the wrong side. lololol. Those stock jacks could be used as buried, deadman winch anchors. Have a Blessed Day, my friend.

Great videos and channel Ronny, if you're ever in California come 4-wheeling!

Whilst there are a number of comments in the video about safety there are other points to note (as some reviewers have commented too). Firstly, one must always chock the wheels before using the jack to prevent the vehicle moving (as the jeep did). Applying the hand brake is no substitute; if the vehicle has a transmission brake, like a Land Rover, it can move as soon as the first wheel comes off the ground; if the hand brake operates on the rear wheels and you are lifting the rear the brakes become ineffective as the weight comes off the wheels. The other major risk is that the shoe of the jack can slip sideways if you are jacking under a bumper or a sill. It's far better to use a jacking point (which may require an adapter) or to weld metal lugs under the bumper or sill (as I have done on my 4x4). These jacks can be lethal and when used in recovery situations conditions are often challenging and the user may be very stressed. Carry the right kit with you (e.g. jack adapter and wheel chocks) and you are more likely to achieve a good outcome. Anyhow it's an informative video particularly for those not used to these jacks.

Wow this was a really good video!

great video , thanks

Great tips!!!!

It's a lil bit monotone 😂but your videos are always very informative so I keep coming back. Good job bud!

Very, very educational.

Great demo mate you blokes downunder know your 4x4 stuff, just got a Hi-Lift for my mitsy l200 ill need a couple of straps and D shackles to reach under front recovery lugs and ill feel more confident when using the jack, good point about side step slide!! Regards from boggy Ireland 😂🍀👍

Hey Ronny, really good video really informative thanks!

another great video thank you.

Them desert pin stripes looking goog mate!

In my 20+ years of working on cars, I’ve learned a few things. One is that the most useful tools are usually the most dangerous. This is no exception. Be careful everyone.

Only person who tells you about the 50kgs weight factor’ well done

Great video

Thank you very informative.

hi Ronny, thanks for your tips!

well done man, appreciate it.

You rock Ron..!

Great vid thanks man

Good work

Great Video. Much appreciated, Subbed.

Thanks very much, really well explained.

good knowledge and thanks for sharing, great instructional video. Have you ever though of being an air steward 🙂

Do you have another video showing how to use the highlift for towing/pulling?

Good of you to concentrate on the safety

another trick if all you have is the short farm Jack is to use a ratchet strap to strap your axle to the frame before lifting, this will keep your suspension from extending so you don't have to lift as high. only use very high quality ratchet straps due to the danger of the strap breaking and the the suspension forcing the tire down with a ton of force.

good look ronny very safe

Nice technique!

Definitely the best high lift jack vid and now I'm kinda sacred of my high lift jack.

dear Ron thank u for that benefit information

TOP TIPS MAN !!! good videos . . NZ :)

Having used mine once. I realize how much more I need to use it. You really have to get out and test your equipment. Even if you do it in a driveway. I used mine to help with a vehicle in my garage. Super nervous and trying an operation I had not practiced. I feel a little better about it now. But I need a lot more practice. I knew the principles and have even fully disassembled mine to do a complete rebuild. But all of that and my video watching did not completely prepare me.

We use ours on the farm a lot. From changing tractor tyres to lifting up drawbars of heavy trailers.... wouldn't go anywhere without it!