ARB Jack Question

[gorgin4325]

Hi guys,

I received an ARB Jack as a Christmas gift from a friend. I love it, but how the hell do I use it on the Bronco? I have the stock Black Diamond rock rails and besides the modular front bumper, I don't see any realistic jacking points on my Bronco.

Does anyone here use one on their Bronco? I suppose if you have an armored-up buggy or Jeep, it's great. I like to use it but don't want to add more weight by buying side rails and a metal rear bumper.

Thank you

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[cr117]

Got a gift receipt?

 

[gorgin4325]

Got a gift receipt?

No. He got 2, one for each of us. I'm trying to find a way to use it. I think if I can find a way to extend the part that folds out, I will be able to use it. I'll keep looking. Maybe the Australian forums will have a solution. I'll look. Thanks

 

[Mdozier]

I wonder if the Hi-Lift bumper lift attachment or wheel lift attachments could either work or be easily modified to work with the ARB. If so, then I think those would greatly help.

 

[gorgin4325]

I wonder if the Hi-Lift bumper lift attachment or wheel lift attachments could either work or be easily modified to work with the ARB. If so, then I think those would greatly help.

Yes. That would be great. I might have to "borrow" one from Amazon and find out!

 

[SuperDave150]

Just like back when I got a High Lift Jack to use with my Taco, such 50’s era bumper jacks are useless for modern vehicles. I tried extensions, as you mentioned, but the geometry got dangerously wonky in a hurry. And the whole time I’m thinking that either my fingers or vehicle bodywork are going to pay a high price for my pride.

Your assessment is correct: either you add a lot of weight just to accommodate an odd tool, or you find a polite way to exchange it for something else. (May I suggest an ARB onboard compressor?)

 

[604Bronco]

If this is new to you, be careful. I think you can get pretty seriously hurt using one of these if you're not using it properly.

 

[Brian_B]

I would add - when you are good and stuck you start to find jack spots in a hurry.

Not that they are always the best idea…

I would not label myself as a recovery expert. Last time I had to use a high jack I did manage to not mess up any body or trim panels. But between the hijack and a come along (no winch) it took me about 4 hours of muscling the thing around trying not to damage something or decapitate myself

 

[gorgin4325]

If this is new to you, be careful. I think you can get pretty seriously hurt using one of these if you're not using it properly.

This is not a hi-lift jack, It is the ARB Jack. Pretty simple to use. But the problem is not having enough armor to use it on.

 

[gorgin4325]

Just like back when I got a High Lift Jack to use with my Taco, such 50’s era bumper jacks are useless for modern vehicles. I tried extensions, as you mentioned, but the geometry got dangerously wonky in a hurry. And the whole time I’m thinking that either my fingers or vehicle bodywork are going to pay a high price for my pride.

Your assessment is correct: either you add a lot of weight just to accommodate an odd tool, or you find a polite way to exchange it for something else. (May I suggest an ARB onboard compressor?)

Yes. As much as I love to find a way to use it, I think a nice bottle jack would serve me a lot better.

 

[gorgin4325]

Just like back when I got a High Lift Jack to use with my Taco, such 50’s era bumper jacks are useless for modern vehicles. I tried extensions, as you mentioned, but the geometry got dangerously wonky in a hurry. And the whole time I’m thinking that either my fingers or vehicle bodywork are going to pay a high price for my pride.

Your assessment is correct: either you add a lot of weight just to accommodate an odd tool, or you find a polite way to exchange it for something else. (May I suggest an ARB onboard compressor?)

I'm not worried about getting hurt or damaging my car as much as I'm worried about finding a good jacking point when in a hurry, offroading with a group... The ARB Jack is super simple to use, but the Bronco is not the perfect candidate. Unless you have metal front and rear bumpers along with some beefy metal side rails.

 

[Felix808]

Ebay is the way

Hey where's that expensive ARB jack I bought you? Like something happened to it man

But seriously, nice gift from a friend. You might be able to use a soft shackle on one of the tow points and loop it around it.

 

[Zap74]

I replaced the OEM Rear D rings with https://www.hkoffroad.com/search?type=product,article,page&q=Bronco
And use this attachment

https://jeepsneeds.com/products/jeepsneeds-mate-xd-adaptor-for-the-arb-hydraulic-jack

 

[helifino16]

Yeah, but think how cool it will look in front of the wipers:

They will all say, "Now THERE'S an off-roader".

 

[gorgin4325]

Yeah, but think how cool it will look in front of the wipers:

They will all say, "Now THERE'S an off-roader".

Another point about the ARB Jack is that it cannot be mounted horizontally like the hi-lift Jack. ARB says the top has to be elevated slightly to avoid any leakage… i was planning on storing it behind the driver seat and secure it to the headrest, if I can get it to work on my car.

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