Any thoughts on an exhaust jack (air bag) instead?
A friend of mine has an x jack. We've tried to use it twice. First time on a bit of a hill, after an hour we gave up and used the hi lift. Had the tire changed in a few minutes.
Second time was on a nice flat beach, lifted the jeep, pulled the wheel and axle shaft. The bag shifted a bit and started to roll out from under the axle every time we tried to get more air in to get the height back. Used the hi lift and finished the job in a few minutes.
I'm sure a bag has its uses but so far I'll take the hi lift for saftey, reliability, and speed over an x jack... Now considering how unsafe, unreliable, and finicky a hi lift is what's that tell you.
I've use my hi lift on the trail and in camp more times than I can count. Ive used it to brake tire beads for cleaning. I've used it for repairs. I've used it for a clamp. I've used it as a spreader to bend crushed body work away from moving parts. A friend of mine even made a log splitter attachment that worked great. The handle is also invaluable, it can be used as a cheater bar, a pry bar, and even a sleeve for a bent tie rod.
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There must have been a time
when we could have said no.