What size Hi Lift?

[BigMike]

I need to buy a Hi Lift jack but not sure what size to get.  I only have about 4" above the roofline of the Jeep to get into the garage.  I already have the Hi Lift mount for the ACE rear bumper.  Will a 42" Hi Lift work for a 2D JK with about 3" of lift and 35's?

[BigMike]

Another question - is a Hi Lift jack even needed?  I've been doing some reading and it sounds like people don't actually use them too much.  Hmmm

[kvom]

They do get used quite a bit.  Mine is the 48" version, but I've never had to use the entire bar.

For situations where you need to remove a tire on the trail a bottle or floor jack can be easier to use, but if you carry a ratchet strap to strap the axle then the hi-lift works just as well; and it's more flexible for other situations.  And the handle makes a good breaker bar (they used mine at Gulches to help fix Clark's breakage).

[Lytles_fjc]

I use mine all the time. just not for changing tires.
very handy tool to have around.
-Danny

[tcdawg]

The 42"  will work fine.

matter of fact, we used one Saturday to get Ben's spare on when the bottle jack wouldn't hold in the area he was working.

I have used mine as well.

When you need it, you really need it.  I think it is a nice tool to have around.

[tjsahara00]

Yep they have been used to break a bead
and replace valve stem quite a few times

[lt99ls1]

I actually cut my high lift down to around 30 inches and just use straps on the axles to keep from having to lift up the jeep as far.