Hi-Lift Maintenance

[Captain Josh]

I know many of you have mounting points for your hi-lift on a bumper, basket, rack, etc. Do you keep your jack mounted there all the time, or take it down when you're not overlanding? How do you keep it clean, and how often do you lube it up?

 

[finlayforprez]

I have my Hi Lift mounted to the side of my Baja Rack. I just leave it up all the time because I made custom brackets that work well and lock everything in nicely. I really should take it down when I am not wheeling to decrease weight, but I added so much weight to my vehicle I stopped caring... it's not a daily driver. I do take it down often and check it, repaint any nicks, and lubricate/do the following (I had this saved from 4Wheel Parts):

- If the moving parts of the jack or steel standard are clogged, use air pressure, water pressure, or a stiff brush to clean. Use a nonflammable cleaning solvent or other good degreaser to clean the jack.
- Remove any existing rust, preferably with a penetrating lubricant.
- Lubricate the jack using white lithium grease, light penetrating oil, or a silicon or Teflon spray at the following points:
Steel Bar
Pitman Pin
Climbing Pins & Springs
- DO NOT use motor oil or grease to lubricate the jack.



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[Don Smith Jr]

I keep mine mounted to my rack all the time. I repainted it right out of the box and keep the moving parts sprayed with silicone spray. Checking it is part of my monthly maintenance routine.

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