I think Pjimjr or whatever had this happen to him too.
I think Pjimjr or whatever had this happen to him too.
2007 Jeep Commander: QTII, Leather, Sunroof, remote start, OEM Skid Plates, 2 in Daystar lift, 255.75.17 BFG Mud Terrains on Moabs, 1.25 " Spidertrax wheel spacers, 4x Guard front guard and Side Guards, Optima Red Top, Robbys half inch leveling spacer, Bilstein 5150 Rear Shocks, Pinch weld mod and trimming!
So I am not crazy (Well ok in this matter lol) I have a large crease in my rear passenger door from it when I popped the bead while on the trail. I had thought I must have done it wrong. Didn't they test for this, since the notches are put in for this reason; unless I missed something.Originally Posted by Holaday07 4.7
PJMJR508
(Happy Jeep)
Yeah man... i remember you having this issue too but thought it was maybe the way you put it on. Nope, it's not your fault.
The only was I can think to resolve this is to make an adapter that would wedge between the sliders and the vertical portion of the jack; giving the jack something to "push" up against to resist pivoting.
I'm a bit disappointed here; this was one of the major selling points for me
I think that there is an attachment for the Hi Lift jack so that it can be used on bumpers. I used to use one on my TJ without the attachment. Mostly we used them on the trail for lifting and then pushing the Jeep off the jack to clear boulders or for clamping or short winching jobs.
2007Jeep Green Limited
4.7 Flex Fuel, Rocky Road 2.5" Lift on front, 4 inch Superlift coils on rear, Spidertrax 1.5" Spacers, Bridgestone 265/70/17
Chrome Nerf Side Bars, K&N CAI, Flowmaster muffler, Aluminum Diamond Plate Locking Trunk installed
Factory Roof Pod, Blue Ox Baseplate w/D-rings, "Get Lost 4X4" Front Bumper, T-Max 9000 winch, "Get Lost rear tire carrier, 30 gal second gas tank.
Did anyone else read the fine print in the brochure and get a $500 rebate for being a Veteran?
For steel bumpers, yes. They wont work on stock XK bumpers.
We had the same issue when we tried to lift Phunkydude's XK when he "broke" on Broken Arrow in AZ. The body line of the Commander requres you to set the jack further away which is not safely possible.
I would like to see someone with a Hi-Lift take a photo with Sal's Slider so I can see what the distance from the body is (I sold my hi-lift).
2006 XK Limited, 5.7L Hemi
Dark Khaki, QDII, Rocky Road 2.25" lift, Steel Armadillo front bumper with Warn PowerPlant winch, Steel Armadillo rear bumper w/ tire carrier, Rock Sliders, Light Bar & Front Fender Tube Fenders, 4xGuard belly skid plate & rear differential guard, BFG M/T A/T 255/75R17s on Rubicon rims, Spidertrax 1.5 inch wheel spacers, Rhino Rack Pioneer Tray with FoxWing Awning, Superchips VIVID Programmer, Air Flow snorkel, Steel Armadillo Secure Console, Cobra CB Radio, Lock Pick Video Programmer, ASFIR Skid Plates.
Knappster's Garage
AKA: the Owner of The Steel Armadillo L.L.C.
Just from the pictures, I would put money on it that I can find a way to safely lift the vehicle with the SA sliders.
Jon, I actually have an idea for a hi-lift adapter for your sliders that would make the process fool-proof and as safe as it gets (it would completely eliminate the possibility of the jack slipping off the slider. )
I'm interested.
2006 XK Limited, 5.7L Hemi
Dark Khaki, QDII, Rocky Road 2.25" lift, Steel Armadillo front bumper with Warn PowerPlant winch, Steel Armadillo rear bumper w/ tire carrier, Rock Sliders, Light Bar & Front Fender Tube Fenders, 4xGuard belly skid plate & rear differential guard, BFG M/T A/T 255/75R17s on Rubicon rims, Spidertrax 1.5 inch wheel spacers, Rhino Rack Pioneer Tray with FoxWing Awning, Superchips VIVID Programmer, Air Flow snorkel, Steel Armadillo Secure Console, Cobra CB Radio, Lock Pick Video Programmer, ASFIR Skid Plates.
Knappster's Garage
AKA: the Owner of The Steel Armadillo L.L.C.
Yes. It is a problem. I kick the base in about 6" and throw a rag over the top of the I beam before starting to lift now.
Last edited by TrialByFire; 12-29-2011 at 02:58 PM. Reason: spelling
'06 XK Limited, 5.7 Hemi, QDII, OME struts & HD springs, JBA UCAs, 285/70R17 BFG KM2, 4XGuard Sliders, 4XGuard Diff Guard, Fox 2.0 reservoir shocks, custom bumpers and Warn xi9000
Wish list: SFA, in-dash Windows 8 PC
I'll shoot you a PM later tonight.
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