2nd Gen Hi-Lift Jacking Points

*V8BoatBuilder* · 08-10-2005, 10:20 AM

I finally grew up, joined the big boys, and bought a 48" all cast Hi-Lift jack.

On the rear of my truck, I can use the receiver hitch cross bar, the jack "cup" fits around it nicely.

However, what should I use on the front? Think the stock steel bumper is strong enough? What does everyone use?

Here are a few pics of the front of my truck:

Trckmagik · 08-10-2005, 11:07 AM

You would need to have some sliders built for a side jacking point. As far as the front end I would get some metal slides made for the jack to mount against. The steel bumper will bend well before the truck lifts at all.

08-10-2005, 10:20 AM	#1
V8BoatBuilder Transplanted Bostonian East Brunswick, NJ 97 Mountaineer V8 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,429 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	2nd Gen Hi-Lift Jacking Points I finally grew up, joined the big boys, and bought a 48" all cast Hi-Lift jack. On the rear of my truck, I can use the receiver hitch cross bar, the jack "cup" fits around it nicely. However, what should I use on the front? Think the stock steel bumper is strong enough? What does everyone use? Here are a few pics of the front of my truck: __________________ -Aaron Off Road: 97' Mountaineer: V8, 4x4, 4.56s, 4" Superlift, SOA, TrXus 33x12.5 - Under The Knife Work: 00' Ranger 4cyl 5spd, 02' Ford E250 5.4 On Road: 2006 VW Jetta TDI/6spd DSG. Fill it with diesel, please. Octopus Yachts, LLC Engineered Marine Electrical Systems

08-10-2005, 11:07 AM	#2
Trckmagik Ole Bag Celina, Texas 1996 Join Date: Aug 1999 Posts: 4,748 Vehicle Specs	You would need to have some sliders built for a side jacking point. As far as the front end I would get some metal slides made for the jack to mount against. The steel bumper will bend well before the truck lifts at all. __________________ Brian Green 1996 V-8 Explorer 1994 4x4