So I recently started wheeling, and found myself a few times in hairy situations with no recovery options.
I learned about the cheap versatility a hi-lift offers when looking for down and dirty, low cost methods of recovery.
I went online to try to learn about it's uses, safety, downfalls, etc. A LOT of people on a LOT of forums trash talk the hi-lift left and right, while this gentleman (and some others to be sure) considers it an indispensable tool and outlines some serious utility for the hi-lift. http://www.expeditionportal.com/resources/88-training/577-overland-journal-jack-of-all-trades.html
Most of the issues people claim about the hi-lift seem to be mitigated with the use of a wheel lift, wide base, and proper use. If you purchase both items from hi-lift along with your jack, you're still under $200 for this recovery tool if you add in the requisite chain.
A lot of times the comparison between a front mounted winch and the hi-lift appears, which doesn't seem like much of a comparison when one is easily 5-10x the cost.
I'm about to pull the trigger on a well rounded hi-lift setup to mount under the back seat of my daily driven Cherokee. (Just so you know bling is not a factor )
So what am I missing?
I learned about the cheap versatility a hi-lift offers when looking for down and dirty, low cost methods of recovery.
I went online to try to learn about it's uses, safety, downfalls, etc. A LOT of people on a LOT of forums trash talk the hi-lift left and right, while this gentleman (and some others to be sure) considers it an indispensable tool and outlines some serious utility for the hi-lift. http://www.expeditionportal.com/resources/88-training/577-overland-journal-jack-of-all-trades.html
Most of the issues people claim about the hi-lift seem to be mitigated with the use of a wheel lift, wide base, and proper use. If you purchase both items from hi-lift along with your jack, you're still under $200 for this recovery tool if you add in the requisite chain.
A lot of times the comparison between a front mounted winch and the hi-lift appears, which doesn't seem like much of a comparison when one is easily 5-10x the cost.
I'm about to pull the trigger on a well rounded hi-lift setup to mount under the back seat of my daily driven Cherokee. (Just so you know bling is not a factor )
So what am I missing?