How do you plan to mount your Hi Lift jack?

[BigMeatsBronco]

I used a couple of grip-tight zip ties, so now the jack makes no noises over the speed bumps.

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[hfrifeldt]

I've been experimenting with various locations, and like BigMeatsBronco above, I settled on the rollbar in the back. I have a 4DR soft top and the existing holes are in a different location, so I made some custom brackets to move it further up under the roof. The current design in the photos is the best so far and the hi-lift clears both the rollbar and the speakers. Haven't tried to take the top all the way down just yet, but if it clears, this will be my final design and I will paint them. If any interest I can share the dimensions.

 

[MNalls]

I've been experimenting with various locations, and like BigMeatsBronco above, I settled on the rollbar in the back. I have a 4DR soft top and the existing holes are in a different location, so I made some custom brackets to move it further up under the roof. The current design in the photos is the best so far and the hi-lift clears both the rollbar and the speakers. Haven't tried to take the top all the way down just yet, but if it clears, this will be my final design and I will paint them. If any interest I can share the dimensions.

Can you share some some details & materials?

 

[4x4TruckLEDs.com]

I have not seen any Bronco mounting kits for a Hi Lift jack - lots for Jeeps.

What are your thoughts on where and how to mount a jack?

Which length jack do you plan to carry? They come in 35", 48" & 60" lengths.

I have given up on a winch. I see a jack as a good solution.

Short answer... I didn't. I gave up on High-Lift. I bought one many years ago and I've honestly never had to use it. I did attempt to use it once to get a state parks vehicle out of the sand, but it did more damage to the vehicle then it was worth. Very awkward to use in most situations.

So with the Bronco. I opted for a ProEagle Talon 1.5 ton jack. It fits in my ARB drawer and it'll work much better for my needs (beach driving) since it has a flat bottom.

It's easy to use, safer to use and is more portable.

 

[badclam]

I put mine on the front.... I actually don't mind earning some damage on a rock or tree, but don't want to do it with a jack. I've used Hi-Lifts plenty through the years, and have done plenty of damage with them. I consider them a last resort for a nice rig, and don't understand why some choose to pass on the winch on a new rig if you know you'll be getting stuck, or pulling others out?

 

[hfrifeldt]

Can you share some some details & materials?

Here is a diagram of the dimensions and position of holes. I used a welding angle steel 1/8" thick, 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" (see attached label). After weeks of use this has worked out great and I've solved some squeaking by adding rubber grommets between bracket and the jack.

 

[MNalls]

Here is a diagram of the dimensions and position of holes. I used a welding angle steel 1/8" thick, 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" (see attached label). After weeks of use this has worked out great and I've solved some squeaking by adding rubber grommets between bracket and the jack.

Thanks, I wondering if you need the Angle or if just a flat piece cut to 33cm length would work?

 

[KyleQ]

Now that I have a Bronco in the driveway there really isn't any place to use it on the Bronco that wouldn't cause damage. The jack is very useful on my crawler due to sturdy bumpers and sliders that keep the jack away from the vehicle, but then again I'm not worried about scratching paint either...

I don't see anywhere to directly use the jack and the silly hooks might work on the front and rear recovery points but the chance of that jack slipping and coming into contact with the body are not worth using it.

 

[hfrifeldt]

Can you share some some details & materials?

Thanks, I wondering if you need the Angle or if just a flat piece cut to 33cm length would work?

I decided to use angle to make it more rigid as I was worried the weight of the hi-lift would bend the metal over time. It may be overkill and a plat piece will most likely work just fine.

 

[Mserjohnb132]

I've been experimenting with various locations, and like BigMeatsBronco above, I settled on the rollbar in the back. I have a 4DR soft top and the existing holes are in a different location, so I made some custom brackets to move it further up under the roof. The current design in the photos is the best so far and the hi-lift clears both the rollbar and the speakers. Haven't tried to take the top all the way down just yet, but if it clears, this will be my final design and I will paint them. If any interest I can share the dimensions.

Did you happen to be at the 4WP Truck and Jeep Fest this past weekend? Saw a cyber orange with the soft top down and a similar mount in the parking lot and had to look at it for a bit to figure out how it was mounted.

 

[hfrifeldt]

Did you happen to be at the 4WP Truck and Jeep Fest this past weekend? Saw a cyber orange with the soft top down and a similar mount in the parking lot and had to look at it for a bit to figure out how it was mounted.

Nicely spotted. Yes, that must have been me. I was there Sunday

 

[broncosmitty]

my bronco had two mounting holes on each side of the roll bar. I modified this jeep mount to fit those mounting holes

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