Hi-Lift How-To: Using a Lift-Mate and Off-Road Base on the Trail

Not every vehicle comes standard with a Hi-Lift Jack lifting point. The Hi-Lift LIFT-MATE allows you to lift one corner of most vehicles by hooking securely to one of the 4 wheels.

Designed with recovery in mind, the LIFT-MATE allows you to lift a corner of your vehicle out of a hole or off a rock. It also allows you to lift a wheel for tire maintenance requirements.

Austin Harrah of Hi-Lift discusses the main points for using the LIFT-MATE to change a tire the proper way with a Hi-Lift Jack.

Video shot at Kane Creek Canyon in Moab, Utah.

[everettdurst]

I've been a hi-lift fan for years, and only in the last few discovered the lift mate. It's great, and I have one for my truck and my jeep. I've always made my own wide base, with cleats and pins or wing nuts to attach it to the jack. I use it a lot for recovery, and I carry a wagon tire and tube (no rim), so I can put it between the upright and the body if they're getting close. It works great.

[deeeeeeps]

This would be nice for putting tire chains on.

[justinbarbettini]

Excellent video! I'll be purchasing mine tomorrow, thx!

[deanb]

The Lift-Mate solves a long-standing dilemma. I never looked forward to trying to jack my pickup form the front or rear bumper since new bumpers are so flimsy and if you're stuck the bumper may already be in the mud.

[DrLumpyDMus]

Nice to see ABom get a side gig. Thanks - Lumpy

[cwoodside]

For switching or changing placing a jack stand under the front/rear axle off camber like that and lowering the weight of the Jeep cause the jack stand to slip?? Even if the jack stand was on a flat hard surface.

[-old-Forthischet]

Nice, but my new Hi Lift jack won't go down. Yes, I've tried all the suggestions by Hi Lift and others here on Ew Toob.

[idahomountainelk]

Nice video. Is there any danger of popping the bead with this method?

[stevemcgavren]

Does the Hi-Lift Lift-Mate work with the ARB Hydraulic Jack?

[SA-fxid]

Does this accessory damage wheel finishes?

[ironhorsegladiator]

How can you get those lug nuts off when blocked by the straps? You can't loosen the nuts once they are on a jack stand either.