Hi Lifts
Oh yeah, one more thing while on the topic of Hi-Lifts. For those new to wheelin', you might ask why a Hi-Lift if you're running 100% stock? Well, many reasons. But one biggy is that you can winch with a Hi-Lift. You probably won't want to make it a habit, but if you are off-road alone (which you really shouldn't be) or with a buddy or just get into a mess, you can winch short distances (such as out of a mud hole) with your Hi Lift jack. Hi Lift sells a fairly inexpensive kit that will allow you to safely winch with your jack, using it like a come-along. Also, you should have a base for your jack for use in mud, sand, or snow. Otherwise it'll sink. Hi Lift sells a custom fitted base made out of hard plastic, fairly inexpensive,,, or you can EASILY make one out of wood for a few bucks. Use WOOD SCREWS, not nails (not even nails with glue), if making it out of wood. One good idea with a jack-base is to attach a rope of some sort so you can get the base back if you are jacking in soft mud, snow, etc. Here's a pick of a Hi-Lift stand with two holes drilled in it and a length of rope to 'recover' the base.
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