FJ40 I call Shipwreck

[Deaf Bob]

Maybe flip that top plate down?

[SuperBuickGuy]

what plate?

[74NovaMan]

How about something like this? Behind the tire.

[SuperBuickGuy]

the lift mechanism blocks the reverse light in that position, thanks though.

[74NovaMan]

the lift mechanism blocks the reverse light in that position, thanks though.

Can you store it with the lift mechanism up a little bit to clear the light?

[SuperBuickGuy]

it'd hit the roof.... which it may in its current position as well. it may end up on the running board....

[74NovaMan]

Well that's the end of my bright ideas. Been enjoying the build. Keep up the good work.

[Deaf Bob]

what plate?

Bolted to the top of the jack mast.. I don't reccomens removing it as it stops you from jacking too far..

[SuperBuickGuy]

Well that's the end of my bright ideas. Been enjoying the build. Keep up the good work.

you certainly understand the dilemma

[STINEY]

Mount it to the cowl.

[DanStokes]

Maybe skip the jack and get one of those air bag thingies that you pump up with the exhaust?

Hey, wadda I know?

Dan

[Deaf Bob]

Mount it to the cowl.

And dent/scratch the bodywork when your muddy feet slip?
If you don't use your Hi-Lift, you ain't really wheelin!

[BBR]

I'd mount to down low to the left rear swing-out where the jack beam ran along the swing-out arms behind/below the spare tire. And if it didn't fit, I would make it fit because that is where it needs to be. lol

Mounting it mid-chest height is just asking to bash your head into it. But that's just me. Carry on.

[SuperBuickGuy]

Mount it to the cowl.

I could, but then it'd look like a Jeep - but really, ever try to get a jack off the cowl? works great when the cowl isn't 5 1/2 feet off the ground.... also makes the window impossible to fold down... other than that.... good thinking

Maybe skip the jack and get one of those air bag thingies that you pump up with the exhaust?

Hey, wadda I know?

Dan

I do have an ARB lift bag, its issue is it takes a huge amount of space.... it's about a 3 foot diameter bag.... the other issue with the lift bag is they roll when fully inflated - also they can pop, which makes it less something to rely on.... that said, they work awesome in the sand

And dent/scratch the bodywork when your muddy feet slip?
If you don't use your Hi-Lift, you ain't really wheelin!

I guess I've not really wheeled because the hi lift jack on top of my H3 has never lifted a vehicle.....

I'd mount to down low to the left rear swing-out where the jack beam ran along the swing-out arms behind/below the spare tire. And if it didn't fit, I would make it fit because that is where it needs to be. lol

Mounting it mid-chest height is just asking to bash your head into it. But that's just me. Carry on.

sometimes it's tough to get perspective from the pictures I post - the jack is at least 5 feet off the ground and red.

The benefit of the running board is it gives passengers one more point to grab to get into the vehicle... I hate these decisions - but all great ideas. Thanks!

[Deaf Bob]

Suppose you don't plan to get stuck...
On the truck, I have a single stud/nut holding mine up on the backboard.
Hard to do on a FJ... Space is at a premium..