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Reddit mentions of Hi-Lift Jack XT485 48" Hi-Lift X-TREME Jack
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of Hi-Lift Jack XT485 48" Hi-Lift X-TREME Jack. Here are the top ones.
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The Hi-Lift Jack X-TREME jack is our top of the line, all-cast jack that includes many special featuresUnique gold zinc-coated winch/clamp/spreader attachment ensures the greatest rust resistance from extreme use for all the hardwareTwo piece handle and socket is durable and reliable, One position for all winching, clamping, and spreading positionsSafe use information stickers, including rated load details and operating instructions, affixed to handlePLEASE BE AWARE: Please make sure you are purchasing directly from AMAZON (Ships from and sold by Amazon.com). We are not responsible for orders made through other 3rd party sellers on this listing.
Specs:
| Color | Gray with Gold Handle |
| Height | 5 Inches |
| Length | 51.2 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 48 - Inch |
| Weight | 32.4 Pounds |
| Width | 10.5 Inches |
I'll spare you the long rundown and assume you're aware of the dangers of a Hi-lift jack. Long story short, they can be awesome, or awesomely dangerous if you don't know exactly what you're doing (people have died). That said, if you still want one, and you really want to blow his mind, then there are a couple "musts", such as:
Source: I also own a lifted 1999 4Runner on 32"s
The base is completely different, allowing for a much wider array of uses, as is the additional top jaw.
They do, however charge $149.55 for the 'conversion kit'
http://firstresponder.hi-lift.com/resources/First_Responder_Conversion_Kit_Flyer.pdf
This is a better comparison:
http://smile.amazon.com/Hi-Lift-Jack-XT485-48-X-TREME/dp/B0017T7WHW/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1464054291&sr=1-1&keywords=hi-lift+xtreme
where it has the additional top jaw, at that point it's $100 for paint, stickers and a base.
Hi-Lift jacks are really designed for agricultural applications, like jacking up a wheel tractor by the axle, but they work great for off-road vehicle stuff. However, the jack does not mate with typical "civilian" bumpers well. 4 Wheel Drive Parts, Summit Racing, Amazon and others sell an adapter that fits on a Hi-Lift and allows you to jack up a vehicle with a conventional curved steel bumper. It's called a BL-250 bumper lift.
http://www.amazon.com/Hi-Lift-Jack-BL-250-Bumper-Lift/dp/B00042JSNY/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1464636486&sr=8-10&keywords=high+lift+jack+accessories
And the Hi-Lift jack, itself.
http://www.amazon.com/Hi-Lift-Jack-XT485-48-X-TREME/dp/B0017T7WHW/ref=pd_sim_263_5?ie=UTF8&dpID=31uiCiEJb%2BL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0R8PKSGH1MMK7F92NCXS
Over the years, I have found three used Hi-Lift jacks at garage sales, etc. usually for very reasonable prices--$30-$40. They are extremely tough, and can be re-built easily. I would never trust a vehicle sitting on a jack, not a Hi-Lift or any other jack. The vehicle must be sitting on JACK STANDS to be safe. Never go under any vehicle sitting on a jack without jack stands.
http://www.amazon.com/Torin-T41202-Jack-Stands-pair/dp/B0002H335A/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1464637124&sr=1-1
I actually think this is a great idea. Maybe something like this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017T7WHW