Rear-Mounted Hi-Lift Jack

[Paladine71]

All,

I'm looking for ideas to mount my 60" Hi-Lift on/near my cargo door. I'm thinking about placing an awning on my rack where the hi-lift currently is.

Ideas?:corn:

 

[cgalpha08]

Ive thought about this as well, the best solution i can think of is one that bolts to the spare tire mount like the one here
http://www.d-90.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34307

or fashion up some clamps and attach it to the ladder that you have on the rear door.

 

[58Bisc]

The round clamps will fit the ladder or you could use the flat clamps and move the jack to the decking...

http://www.hummer4x4offroad.com/forum/showthread.php?3454-Hi-Lift-jack-roof-rack-mount

 

[Bigunit]

A while back someone had one of these on their H3

http://man-a-fre.com/fjcruiser/fjcruiserhiliftjackmountstocktirecarrier.htmyouthat's

Take the 3 bolts off that hold the spare wheel on, slip this onto the studs, replace nuts, and you are good to go from what I remember reading. They are for Toyotas, but the bolt pattern is the same as the H3.

 

[Paladine71]

A while back someone had one of these on their H3

http://man-a-fre.com/fjcruiser/fjcruiserhiliftjackmountstocktirecarrier.htmyouthat's

Take the 3 bolts off that hold the spare wheel on, slip this onto the studs, replace nuts, and you are good to go from what I remember reading. They are for Toyotas, but the bolt pattern is the same as the H3.

Do you think that the weight of my 35" tire and the weight of the 60" hi-lift will be too much for the door in that one spot?

 

[Paladine71]

I'm looking for something like this to mount near my ladder on the hinge side of the door.

http://fte4x4.blogspot.com/2009/07/where-to-mount-your-hi-lift-on-your.html

 

[Schwarttzy]

I have actually been want to build something just for this, other projects have taken priority lately, but cash money is always a great incentive to quick finish it up.

I'm basically thinking two wing nuts and a standard lock, keep it nice and tight to the spare, add a mount for a CB antenna, and finish it off with making it out of aluminum possibly.

You interested?

 

[skippy]

you can buy mounts that bolt to a rack i have them and it goes opposite to the awning

 

[alrock]

Doubt it would be too much weight. After all, look at the over the tire rack that Hunner runs on his H3.

 

[Paladine71]

I have actually been want to build something just for this, other projects have taken priority lately, but cash money is always a great incentive to quick finish it up.

I'm basically thinking two wing nuts and a standard lock, keep it nice and tight to the spare, add a mount for a CB antenna, and finish it off with making it out of aluminum possibly.

You interested?

Still on the fence. I'll have time to look at it maybe today. Work has been killing me. Still offering the high clearance leaf spring mounts?

 

[ReconH3]

Do you think that the weight of my 35" tire and the weight of the 60" hi-lift will be too much for the door in that one spot?

My 40" tire on Hutchinson run-flat bead locks weigh much more than the combo you are considering. The H3 tailgate is very strong compared to other 4x4s. I've done about 3000 miles with my setup, including wheeling hard, and there are no signs of any kind of stress. Like mentioned before, Hunner also runs a "heavy" setup with his rack and hasn't had any problems.



Ex Umbris Venimus

 

[falcon]

Do you think that the weight of my 35" tire and the weight of the 60" hi-lift will be too much for the door in that one spot?

For the last 2 years I've been using something pretty similar to the pictured mount. I also a year ago mounted 4 Rotopax packs full of gas 10 gallons total (5 each side) and still worked well. 2 months ago I went on a 3000 ml expedition trip driving on lots of tough trails and everything was normal.

 

[3Hummers]

I like this set up and sounds like it has done well in this location.

 

[is350]

For the last 2 years I've been using something pretty similar to the pictured mount. I also a year ago mounted 4 Rotopax packs full of gas 10 gallons total (5 each side) and still worked well. 2 months ago I went on a 3000 ml expedition trip driving on lots of tough trails and everything was normal.


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not to get off the beaten path, but how did u mount the rotopax to the spare tire? picture maybe ?

 

[falcon]

not to get off the beaten path, but how did u mount the rotopax to the spare tire? picture maybe ?

I had brackets and tubes fabricated and welded on base of tire carrier. Sometime soon I will post a detailed thread with photos from the time of fabrication.

Here are some photos of Jack mounted as well as Rotopax:

 

[is350]

i really like that set-up... looking forward to that thread

 

[4speedfunk]

Hi Lifts are the clumsiest thing to stow. They're so big & heavy, and they look nasty no matter where you put them.

Last year I drew up some CAD plans for a new prototype THORparts rear bumper. One end of bumper hinged open, and revealed a long, skinny storage compartment inside it. It was big enough to slide your jack in there, and shut the door. I had to get rid of the spare tire step well to do it but, the storage chamber was fully enclosed, and it would keep your jack out of the weather. This same rear bumper also had a winch integrated into it. It required a new spare tire bracket that mounted the spare higher on the door, so you didn't need the step well. The bad thing was...the factory rear tow bar had to go, and I wanted to keep that in place, so I never pursued it. Anyway...throwin it out there. Seemed like a nice idea to me if you had the gumption to get it all figured out.

 

[mkmcgreg]

Hi Lifts are the clumsiest thing to stow. They're so big & heavy, and they look nasty no matter where you put them.

Last year I drew up some CAD plans for a new prototype THORparts rear bumper. One end of bumper hinged open, and revealed a long, skinny storage compartment inside it. It was big enough to slide your jack in there, and shut the door. I had to get rid of the spare tire step well to do it but, the storage chamber was fully enclosed, and it would keep your jack out of the weather. This same rear bumper also had a winch integrated into it. It required a new spare tire bracket that mounted the spare higher on the door, so you didn't need the step well. The bad thing was...the factory rear tow bar had to go, and I wanted to keep that in place, so I never pursued it. Anyway...throwin it out there. Seemed like a nice idea to me if you had the gumption to get it all figured out.

If you need someone to test fit let me know mine has an aftermarket Reese hitch on it. It sits below the bumper. Sounds like an awesome design to bad about that one little snag. No way of integrating a hitch onto it?

 

[4speedfunk]

I'm sure you could just weld a receiver to it...but for liability reasons, I wanted to stay away from anything "hitchy". There was a lot more to it than just that brief description, and the weight was enormous. I'm currently researching aluminum bumpers...more interested in going the other way (less is more).

 

[amrg]

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Not meaning to hijack the thread but are those ATX slots ur running? what size?

 

[falcon]

Not meaning to hijack the thread but are those ATX slots ur running? what size?

Yes it is ATX Slots, 8"X16" 4.5" BS.

 

[jakesz28]

^^^^^^With the fuel cans and jack on the door do you hear the door rattle over bumps. I had a rear rack mounted above the spare but it sounded like the door was not latching tight.

 

[ReconH3]

H3 door should be able to handle it. I'm running a 40" wheel on my and its held up like a champ. That 40" weighs a ton! I have to ask for help to raise it on the mount. Ran a 37" for two years wheeling it and never made any noise. If it rattles, it's because the mount is poorly made, or you didn't secure the HiLift pole properly.


"Ex Umbris Venimus"

 

[MuDnYrI]

I mounted the Hi-Lift to the back of the GOBI. Not sure if it would work on the H3 but it may be worth a look.
Here are some pictures

 

[Chook]

I mounted the Hi-Lift to the back of the GOBI. Not sure if it would work on the H3 but it may be worth a look.
Here are some pictures

Reading the original post it looks like this is where he currently has it fitted but he now wants to put an awning there.............. I have 2 options............ You could fit a "Foxwing" awning which mounts on the side but the awning does the side & the back............... Or.......You could mount the highlift on the side of the rack that doesn't have an awning. (Gobi makes a hi lift holder for their racks)