Super VXer
Those airbag jacks are pretty useless...the rocks on the trail can puncture them. A high lift can be used in a few differant ways on the VX. They sell an attachment that allows you to hook it to the wheels to lift, as Jo said the tow hitch (if you have on) or rock sliders (if you have those). You need to use caution...as you lift the high lift jack tends to move inward towards the VX body parts!
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bart i can tell u from experience its very tough to get a VX up on a hi-lift.. i got high centered and a jeeper passing through offered to let us use his in place of the vx stock jack.. took forever.. only way we were able to get it to work was to run straps around the tow hitch and behind the pin, then put the other end hanging over the hi-lift and lift that way.. it was super unstable.
hi-lift makes an attachment to lift by a wheel.. but that wont do you much good for changing a tire.. a taller hydraulic bottle jack is probably your best option
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Super VXer
Yeah, I am thinking of just keeping the bottle jack, or maybe trying one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/M151-...spagenameZWDVW
I think they do come in black!
Bart
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Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
Yeah, I am thinking of just keeping the bottle jack, or maybe trying one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/M151-...spagenameZWDVW
I think they do come in black!
Bart
I dont like that style. I had one fold in half when working on my Honda once.
Super VXer
Really! That's no good. I will probably just stick with my bottle for now...
Bart
Super VXer
Yeah. I like the ones Beau had. You should be able to paint them black and they, or one may fit in the basket with your tire. They wouldnt take up too much room in the back. I wonder if one would fit in your door.
Super VXer
They are sort of heavy and clunky but they have a large, stable footprint and go up pretty high. No so hot in the post apocalyptic department, but that's why they make matte black and OD green and flat tan.
From the company:
6000lb Capacity. Patented design combines jack stand and bottle jack in one unit. Safety bar locks unit at desired height. Wide steel base for stability under load. Height Range: 11” to 21”. Perfect for SUV’s, off-road vehicles, construction jobs, framing and floor joist work.
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Super VXer
We use to have to use a larger version of those airbags for lifting aircraft in rough terrain. To prevent them being punctured, a one inch felt pad would be laid down under the bag, and between the bag and aircraft. Two felt pads the size of these bags wouldn't be a problem to store flat in the back of the VX.
Was just at Lowes, and they have a 2 ton bottle jack on sale for 9.97 so I grabbed one. lift is 7 1/4 to 13 11/16. good enough to change a tire on the roadside.
Last edited by rowhard : 02/22/2009 at 12:52 PM
Greetings, Earthling. We come in peace... Never mind "Paris to Dakar", the VehiCROSS looks ready for the Martian desert.
Super VXer
Concering the Alltrade/Powerbuilt bottle jack with stand, P/N 640912.
I could really use one of these in my garage but they seem to be unobtainable.
1. Alltrade will not sell directly, but they will put it in the online store just for me or you at $43.25 plus about $20.00 shipping.
Getting to talk to someone at Alltrade it hard. I found a person (RoseMarie) at 800 3686653 x1301.
2. The places that bought the item to sell, like PEP Boys, Tractor Supply (P/N 1160455), only have bought for a short term promotion.
Canadian Tire bought some, but I have not tried an international source.
Buying a useful and unique item should not be this hard.
Nice item but a $63.00 total, is a little rich for me.
Roy
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