Kinda. I have freed myself from high center on rocks and ruts many times. I feel the handyman (aka HiLift) jack is the most useful unstuck too there is, even with a winch, I feel it's more useful, at least in a high center situation.Best lifting points and mounts for the hilift are on the garage wall or tucked away in storage? In 10yrs of wheeling everything from FL-CO-UT-AZ Ive never found the need to use or witness anyone in my group using a hilift on our jeeps or 4runners even with all the various trail repairs. But to each their own.
That said, they are not for everyone and one must always use extreme caution, and I never use one to change a tire. Rule one: Treat it as if The vehicle WILL fall off , the question is when and in what direction, always expect the vehicle to fall off.
Second, few modern vehicles take a handyman very well. The tire hooks mentioned can be helpful. Even the Mod bumper or steel rear on the Bronco may not be great without causing damage. The best points may be the tow hooks (using the aforementioned tire hook device) or the receiver hitch (stick the jack into the receiver hole) or build your own frame mounted jack points.
Oh and you said "...in my group...", but when by yourself they can be a lifesaver or life taker if not used properly.
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