Lift Mate - High Lift Jack

Davidman

5th Annual Victorian Gathering member
Hi All,

I am looking at purchasing a 'lift mate' which is a two hooked device that attaches to the spokes of your rim and enables the high lift jack to lift directly from the wheel. I have five spoked alloy rims (pretty standard pajero) and have some concerns about lifting from alloy rather than steel. My thoughts are that the wheel spokes were never designed to withstand force in that sideways direction.

Has anyone used these on alloy rims, or does anyone have any advice. (have searched many websites with no real luck)

Thanks
Davidman
 

grit

Member
Hi All,

I am looking at purchasing a 'lift mate' which is a two hooked device that attaches to the spokes of your rim and enables the high lift jack to lift directly from the wheel. I have five spoked alloy rims (pretty standard pajero) and have some concerns about lifting from alloy rather than steel. My thoughts are that the wheel spokes were never designed to withstand force in that sideways direction.

Has anyone used these on alloy rims, or does anyone have any advice. (have searched many websites with no real luck)

Thanks
Davidman

I don't really see any advantage in lifting from the wheel.
 

Grumpy

Moderator
Lifting from the wheel give u a direct lift without waiting for the spring travel to extend first, don;t know about the strength of alloys though.
 

cruiserlad

4x4 Earth Contributer
i cant see that it matters though with the sort of stress put on wheels alloy or any other while out wheelig it should not pose a problem its still metal after all albeit alloy it still takes a fair smack to damage alloys
 

grit

Member
Lifting from the wheel give u a direct lift without waiting for the spring travel to extend first, don;t know about the strength of alloys though.

Its still only one wheel... and you can't change it... just pack under it maybe... seems like the slow way to me. I haven't taken a close look at the Lift-mate... ally does mark very easily though. I think an air jack would have the whole side or end up at-least as quick with room to spare and very safely, giving full access to suspension, wheels or anything else.
 

rustygq

New Member
The alloy wheels should withstand the lift ,but in sayin that i would make shore its in a level ground as if u where putting something under the wheel to get out of bog but i wouldnt rely on it to lift an pull towards u with the alloy.my thoughts tho depends on the 4by an if ur concerned about looks.as i can cause some panel damage usein on uneven groung
cheers rusty
 

grit

Member
so we need a airbag lifter plus hilift jack in the 4by geez grit youve got room to spare

The airbag is the gentle, safe alternative. Unless you have decent lifting points, such as rock-sliders, etc. you might do better to just leave the hi-lift at home (unless you are planning on using it as a winch). ;)
 

newycruiser80

New Member
saw this somewhere. looks useful. esecially when u cant access under the chasis without digging. the one i saw clips to the hub assemble and cost about 35-40 bucks from memory....if that is the same thing
 

Davidman

5th Annual Victorian Gathering member
Sounds like the same thing. I never did end up getting one though. Like many posts here, I too have concerns about using the high lift out in the wild. I do take it with me though and it comes in handy as a winch.
 

rodw

New Member
Unless you have decent lifting points, such as rock-sliders, etc. you might do better to just leave the hi-lift at home (unless you are planning on using it as a winch). ;)

I have to agree. Never seen a high lift used in a reovery, but are very handy items if you have a place you can jack off and can spare the room. You can achieve the same result with a bottle jack and a good base plate, but
  • 1. You might take a bit more time
  • 2. You could get dirty!
 

Davidman

5th Annual Victorian Gathering member
I have to agree. Never seen a high lift used in a reovery, but are very handy items if you have a place you can jack off and can spare the room. You can achieve the same result with a bottle jack and a good base plate, but
  • 1. You might take a bit more time
  • 2. You could get dirty!

Somehow, I always end up getting dirty during a recovery. Can be 40 degrees in the shade, but I always seem to end up muddy. Must be some sort of knack I have.
 

frosty

4x4 Earth Contributer
I've used a mate on my high lift. works a treat! (thanks Paul!!) Easy to use. slip it onto the jack, put the hooks through the wheel and ......jack. Ideal for situations like packing under a tyre or puting a tyre back on the rim. Providing you take the usual precautions with high lifts, they are a good thing!! No doubts!! I have used both high lifts and air jacks. Both have there issues just like EVERY other piece of gear you can think of. The High lift mate is just another bit of gear that has a very good purpose. I would put it on my non essential list but nice to have. (Especially if you have a tyre relocation problam!!)
 
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