cuda65vpt
cuda65vpt
Just picked up an old Hi Lift and it has a pair of cam type deals on it. Anybody know what they are for?
What? We don't have a tool section? Hi Lift Jack experts question.
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dragondan64
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dragondan64
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They are serious bumper jacks, we use them for our tandem car trailers that tilt, offroad guys use them to get unstuck or to change tires on their really tall heavy trucks, they sell new for about 100 bucks too
The hi lift website has a couple of good explanatory videos on how they work and the proper way to use them. Be warned, they can be downright dangerous when used improperly.
As for the the parts your lift shows, the top hook looks to be used for a mount or cable tie, the bottom is the actual lift mechanism.
As for the the parts your lift shows, the top hook looks to be used for a mount or cable tie, the bottom is the actual lift mechanism.
cuda65vpt
cuda65vpt
Saw that section, but it is not for sale. Just curious about the cam deals on it, I'm pretty much into all the neat things you can do with a Hi Lift but I've never seen those cams before.
dragondan64
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I just went there to the tools and the pull down link for starting a thread says for sale, trade, sold all same options as for sale section so should work now.
cuda65vpt
cuda65vpt
OK thanks. But you don't understand, this jack is Not For Sale. We can't discuss the jack in that section.
cuda65vpt
cuda65vpt
The "cam deals" are for stretching wire or acting as a short 'wench.' YOU DO LIKE "short wenches" doncha?Just not too sure I'd recommend his method...............
And that definitely looks dangerous. I have a come-along for that maneuver.
Lubrication on the lift mechanism is key to reliability of a highlift.
I've been using the same highlift for many years.
it is more than just a jack, has many other uses.
I've been using the same highlift for many years.
it is more than just a jack, has many other uses.
The cams are for gripping fence wire when stretching fence (like barbed wire). They have a small base plate and are quite unstable when using them as a bumper jack. toolmanmike
Oklacarcollecto
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cuda65vpt
cuda65vpt
Thanks, I have a nice 3/8" plate of steel laying around. I will double the size of the base and bolt it on so it can be removed if not needed.
Oklacarcollecto
Life is an experiment
I have two of those jacks and I absolutely hate them for anything that can fall over. That cotter key foot joint is too sloppy for my benefit.
inkjunkie
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Every time I use mine I keep a can of Liquid Wrench nearby...
Neither does mine....I think.....Now that I am curious when I go out to lock the garage I will be looking....
cuda65vpt
cuda65vpt
Of course we have a tool sectionhttp://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/forumdisplay.php?f=104
That is weird, the extras section is minimized when I look at the forum list so I overlooked it.
hmmm, Over on the right hand side of the page in the red header there are 3 dots in a triangular pattern "For A Bodies Only Extras". Try clicking that to see if the Extras Forums show up ??
cuda65vpt
cuda65vpt
Yep, that fixed it. Cool, now I can minimize the stuff I don't care much about too.
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