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Final Carrier Open
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Carrier Before
Our blank slate of a tire carrier. Years of abuse, neglect and destructive testing have yet to bust its chops.3 of 9
Mock up
Final test fit before we paint the bare steel. With how narrow our carrier swing arm is, we had to mount the jack at a 45˚ angle to allow it to open without hitting the body or hanging out the side of the jeep.4 of 9
Foot Mount
Using some spare rubber pieces, a bottom foot keeper takes some of the strain off of the rest of the tire carrier.5 of 9
Bolt Retainer Install
These small bolt keepers allow some movement in the bracket while mounting the jack, without the bolts falling out. The best method to install them, is to press them on by hand with a large socket.6 of 9
Urethane Isolator
To mount the jack, sandwich it between 2 isolators, add the washer and choose between the wingnuts or nylock nuts. Both are supplied in the kit.7 of 9
Final Carrier Open
Fits like a glove… a large, heavy, metal, glove!8 of 9
Final Carrier
Easy access to our jack and the rear of the Jeep. Mission accomplished.9 of 9
Final Carrier Closed
It’s a tight squeeze, but there is enough clearance.By Bryan Irons
Hi-Lift, Farm Jack, Ratchet Jack, etc. - whatever name you wish to call them, the Hi-lift jack has been, and will continue to be, a universal tool in the off roaders arsenal for decades. To be honest, yours truly has used one more in the shop than on the trail. But, that doesn’t stop me from packing it along every trip. With a family of four, trail gear, food, clothes, spares and other essentials, finding room for our “seldom used” rescue tool to be strapped down is getting hard.
Our rear bumper and spare tire carrier is a nice, stout, rattle free custom piece we don’t want to lose. We needed a way to mount a Hi-lift outside of our rig. While cruising through some other jack mounts available online, we came across Poison Spyder Customs “RockBrawler” mount. Initially intended for their RockBrawler line of bumpers, the lightweight, rattle free design looked easily adaptable for our setup.
High quality plated hardware, lightweight design, and urethane bushings made this the hot ticket for us. We could have spent the better part of a weekend running around getting parts and fabricating brackets, but this route allowed us more time to work on other parts of the rig.
Originally intended to mount horizontally, we mounted ours on a 45 degree angle and added a 3rd foot mount with a piece of used rubber to keep any rattles at bay. You will need to secure the handle somehow, or pick up a Hi-Lift handle isolator to keep the handle from becoming a flying object.
Although we didn’t use the included instructions, they seemed well laid out and easy to follow. For those concerned with having your Hi-Lift stolen, Nylock nuts are also included to make it a little more difficult for thieves. We now have a safe, rattle free mount that creates some much needed interior space.
Poison Spyder Customs
(951) 849-5911
www.PoisonSpyder.com
Hi-Lift Jack Company
www.Hi-Lift.com