skid jack or high lift jack?

[mouldman1]

Kind of depends on whether you plan to go on any sand dune runs.

Last year at the Lil Sahara sand dunes I de-beaded my right front tire drifting too aggressively with them aired down. Tried just airing it back up but the valve stem had gotten damaged, so no go

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Lesson learned because changing a tire in the sinking sand is a royal pain in the ass. I'm not sure a skid jack would have had enough reach.

Fortunately Jimmy (WSI) had a high lift jack, and coupled with a block of wood it had reach to spare.

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And what if you go flat in the mud. As for me, I just want a spare as quickly and painlessly as possible, so I will end up with both.

what size hi lift is that?

 

[BigJ]

I have a VERY healthy respect for (fear of?) my HiLift. But I never leave home without it.

 

[MotuMute]

what size hi lift is that?

Not sure, but it is one of the taller versions. I think they make collapsible portable jack stands that are easily stowed that might ease the worries with the Hi-Lift. In mud or sand it quickly and easily picks up any corner of the Raptor using the recovery hooks as the contact point. Just remember a block of wood for a stable base that doesn't allow it to sink as far.

 

[carlschmarl2]

What brand skid jacks are you all using?

 

[treypal]

I have the harbor freight 2 ton on a skid made by Foutz motorsports.

 

[mouldman1]

I have the harbor freight 2 ton on a skid made by Foutz motorsports.

looks great! think they would make me one?

 

[NTXrptr]

looks great! think they would make me one?

Check out the link below:
http://www.foutzmotorsports.com/Products/Entries/2012/2/3_Quick_Release_Aluminum_Jack_Mount.html

 

[Blind1]

Check out the link below:
Quick Release Aluminum Jack Mount

That's an awesome price for both the jack & skid. Thanks Trey & NTX for sharing!

 

[Big Blue]

Skid jack

I am fortunate to own one of Roger's custom made skid plates...Its awesome and fits the Harbor Freight jack like a glove!

 

[khcdave]

Dave
I can make the skid and mount for you- I use the 2 ton HF jack.