high lift jack carrying

That is suppose to read 'Without it Budging"
Dolht!

This is what I love about this website, always another idea but someone who has researched it better than I would.
Thanks for this one, I think I'll borrow it!
Cheers
Corrugate

Definitely NOT like THIS then eh?

Sorry Jon, but I just can't see how that could be legal, it is obviously above the bonnet height and affects the drivers view,


If you want to prove yourself right take a side photo and post it,


On another point it is just dangerous in the event of an accident . it could easily break off and become a leathal projectile.

Bruce

While it doesn't protrude forward of the Bull bar I think it could easily be argued that mounting a hiLift on top would fall into clause 2 from the RTA guide (It is illegal to have any sharpe or rugged edge or corner on a Bull Bar which could cause injury........) Additionally there must be some obstruction to the view of the road as in clause 3 & your top diagram.
If it fits in behind the bar as per Phils mount below it would probably be ideal or I've also seen some nice rear bars too that incorperate the Jack hence transferring the weight off the steer wheels.
Cheers Craig.................

Hi Bruce,
Bonnet high has nothing to do with it, it's field of view.
In the first diagram, where the distance is 11 meters, mine measures 9.8 meters. I have string lined this and measured the other angles.
Funny, I have taken it to the RTA and they have approved it, BUT they will not give written authorization, I was even told that I could get an enginees certificate for it, but they still will not give written approval. Hmm. How many guys these days have their driving lights mounted on the top brackets of their bars? I asked this of the RTA officer, No reply.

Hi Craig,
"(It is illegal to have any sharp or rugged edge or corner on a Bull Bar which could cause injury........)
Unlike fishing rod holders that sit forward of the most forward point of the bullbar.
In NSW fishing rod holder ARE Illegal. Also there a lot of vehicles that have the winches that protrude forward of the bull bar.

I have also sent pictures to my insurance company who don't have a problem with it. If it meets the RTA regulations it is legal.

To be honest guys, There are a lot more things out there on vehicles that I would be more concerned about. Vehicles that are towing well above their Gross mass, vehicles with roof cages that are over loaded(two spare wheels, gas bottles and the likes) and their loads not tied down secure, the list goes on.

I have meet all the requirements, I can't do anymore.

Cheers Guys.

Geez Phil, Ya got me thinking again.
I'll have a look tomorrow to see if it can slip in behind the bar work, but I think it will block the lights on my 80.

For those worried about lifting points with Hilift Jacks there are heaps of accessories that you can buy for them to make life safer.
You can find them HERE

Hi Jon, I carry one of these Lift Mate attachments. Image Could Not Be Found I consider that a real use for the hi lift would be to raise a wheel out of a washout or rut. Attaches to jack and hooks into wheel. Haven't needed to yet but it's small to carry.

Yep, there are plenty of uses for the Hilift, you've just gotta have the right attachment for that job. Just Google youtube hi lift jack winch.
I've used mine to re-stump a veranda.
Also, it makes for a great hood ornament, better than having one of those silly chrome bulldogs.

Jon, I've seen that hi-lift winching scheme before. I think I'd rather walk home!

Serious Al?
Mate, I reckon they are a great piece of gear.
Hmm, in other forums blokes have said they've seen people hurt and vehicles damaged from them, but it comes down to how you use them.
It also depends on how far away home is.
;)

Nah, not really serious Jon. But hand winches look like a lot of work! I'll wait till someones comes along to tow.

Fair enough.
;)

Hi Phil,
I checked this morning and there isn't enough room between the back of the up rights of the bar, besides it doesn't matter were along the back I place it, the foot and the jacking mechanism ends up in front of one of the head lights.
The only other place would be to bolt it to the third row seats fitting in the back, but then I loose floor space.
Something to ponder.
Cheers.

Gday Jon,
Yeah, I know what you mean. The 70series has the headlights much closer together, so it fits nicely. Gossy has a GQ, with single headlights, so it might still be possible for him.

Hey Phil,
I kinda remember seeing pictures of a blokes 4wd, couldn't say if it was an 80 or not, but he had mounted his Hilift Jack to the sidesteps/Rocksliders.
Can't remember if it was in a web site or in a book.
Gossy, there's another place to fix one.
:)

Hi peter,
See the link I posted above. It has heaps of options.
Any chance you can post pics of that fitting.
Cheers.