Hi lift jack storage inside?

r3run33 said:

I think the bumper would support it? bad idea??? anyone have input? I'm thinking it would fit behind rear seat top portion. Have seen many Get 1 setups with the big floor jack in the back bed etc. I have not looked at the factory jack yet but I know from past wheeling adventures changing a tire in sand of mud etc is no fun best to be prepared.

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r3run33 said:

have not had time to search where to lift on the Raptor but I have a big bag of off road stuff (bubba rope/D rings/jack etc) to transfer into my new truck form my LX. And yes I know about the base; I carry pieces of wood around as a platform to use on sand etc I actually would use my sliders and they worked all the time. Now I am a bit hesitant to use the running boards of the raptor LOL. I just install the built right seat latch thing and will check out storage options this weekend behind both seats. Any one have other jack ideas?? bottle jacks???

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For offroad, my setup is to use a Harbor Freight 2 ton floor jack with a C4 Fabworks jack spacer attached to a DMZ Skid Plate. This setup gives enough throw to lift from just about anywhere on the frame and under the axles. I built a modest chase rack to mount it while wheeling.



That setup has worked really well for me in all my trips so far. It isn't quite as easy as throwing a Hi-Lift in the back of your truck, but I think for the type of trouble we will usually see offroad with our trucks, it is a more suitable tool.

That said I also own a Hi-Lift, I created a mount for the Hi-Lift and bolted it to the rear two bed bolts. The proper way to lift the raptor with the Hi-Lift is to use the wheel mate adapter (at least I think this is the safest if you are dead set on using the Hi-Lift jack for your main jack). YMMV depending on the wheels you have since the holes in some wheels don't offer enough space to get the hooks in.



I have also raised the truck using the Hi-Lift jack by placing it under the tow hooks. I have done it in both the front and rear. This is more precarious and I wouldn't endorse this approach to anyone. Alas, I have done it, and it worked (without bending the tow hook). A drawback about taking that approach is that if you need to get a wheel off, you really have to jack it up high to accommodate the raptors huge suspension.



Lastly, do not use the Hi-Lift (or any jack for that matter) on your running boards. They are not a structural part of your truck and they will most likely bend.

I hope this helps, good luck!
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