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pom



Member Since: 01 Jun 2010
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Hi-Lift jack- mounting
Where do people mount these ?

I looked at mounting on the roof rack but its damn heavy lump to be above head height. On the back somewhere maybe ?

Any have pics of an install ?

Pom
Post #88500 11th Sep 2011 10:27am
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Bobble



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Store it inside somewhere, so it's secure, and not all covered in crud when you come to use it.
Post #88501 11th Sep 2011 10:32am
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pom



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very true but no room it is going to live on the back somewhere!

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Post #88503 11th Sep 2011 10:36am
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JSG



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
In the TR90 mine was stored on the width ways behind the front seats (between the sests and the seat box) secured with the straps provided for the original pillar jack.

The TR110 had mounting brackets fitted to the front of the second row seat box so it mounted under the seat width ways. Thumbs Up John

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Post #88505 11th Sep 2011 10:40am
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pom



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my snow chains and compressor live behind the seats Big Cry

It's looking like the back of the roof rack is going to be its new home...

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Post #88506 11th Sep 2011 10:49am
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wyvern



Member Since: 13 Dec 2009
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red
Hi Pom,
ours lives in the wagon, in the back seat footwell on the floor, its not in the way of feet or stuff, easy to get to and in the dry - secured with strong straps so it dosent become a missile in the event of a 'sudden stop'. Whistle

We tried mounts for putting on the roofrack, but as you say its a very heavey lump of metal, awkward to get to and a pain to get on and off if you're on your own.
I've seen them mounted on the front bumper, on the back bumper/step and vertical on the back on either side. But as said before - there are problems with the weather, and possible theft... sop make sure that its secure. Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html
Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold
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Post #88509 11th Sep 2011 10:55am
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MK



Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White

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This is a 48" jack and the tip of the top is just at the roof`s level Thumbs Up Puma 110" SW

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Post #88517 11th Sep 2011 11:30am
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paullo



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what about something like this?...http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/754387-post6.html
Post #88519 11th Sep 2011 11:34am
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BigMike



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How often do you drive on heavily rutted tracks where there is a (slight) chance you might need a hi lift? I see them on defenders all the time in the middle of towns, it makes me laugh Laughing
Post #88520 11th Sep 2011 11:40am
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Zinke



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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 90 Td5 HT Epsom Green
BigMike wrote:
How often do you drive on heavily rutted tracks where there is a (slight) chance you might need a hi lift? I see them on defenders all the time in the middle of towns, it makes me laugh Laughing


I just slide mine in the back when i know i may need it, no point in having it to go to tesco! Unless its snowing! lol
Post #88522 11th Sep 2011 11:46am
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KarlB



Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
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How about something like this from Front Runner: http://attachments.dolium.com.au/products/...1255394892

Cheers
KarlB
Post #88523 11th Sep 2011 11:48am
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MK



Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White
BigMike wrote:
How often do you drive on heavily rutted tracks where there is a (slight) chance you might need a hi lift? I see them on defenders all the time in the middle of towns, it makes me laugh Laughing


I guess then yours is set to a 2WD Defender Whistle Puma 110" SW

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Post #88534 11th Sep 2011 1:19pm
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BigMike



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god no, but in 20 odd years of driving off tarmac I've never needed a hi lift jack. its probably the most dangerous piece of equipment that realistically is pretty much never going to get used in this country unless in competition. i hate them and cannot understand why so many people want to bolt them to their vehicles.
Post #88536 11th Sep 2011 2:01pm
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Bobble



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BigMike wrote:
god no, but in 20 odd years of driving off tarmac I've never needed a hi lift jack. its probably the most dangerous piece of equipment that realistically is pretty much never going to get used in this country unless in competition. i hate them and cannot understand why so many people want to bolt them to their vehicles.

Have to agree with that really.
I got mine at a bargain price and wasn't really shopping for one at the time, and since buying it I've used it more for maintenance related tasks at home on the drive than anything off road (including a couple of overseas expeds)
Post #88541 11th Sep 2011 2:17pm
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MK



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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White
Honetsly I`ve used once in a logging "road". Agree, they are dangerous to operate but better than the OE f@#gy jack. Puma 110" SW

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Post #88542 11th Sep 2011 2:31pm
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