The 96 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ gets a jack mount from Hi-Lift Jacks and Accessories

I was talking to Austin Harrah from Hi-Lift Jacks and Accessories about the fact I had nowhere to mount the New Hi-lift jack on Kelsey’s Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ. I sure did not feel comfortable about the jack getting mounted inside the Jeep. Austin tells me do not worry about it Hi-Lift Jacks and Accessories have just what I need to get the job done to secure the jack in a safe way on the Jeep.

A few days later the FedEx truck pulls up with some boxes from Hi-Lift and Kelsey and I get started on mounting the jack with all the new stuff on her Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Included from Hi-Lift was a cool new neoprene jack cover (NJC), handle keeper (HK-B) and the answer to my problem the Hi-Lift tube mount (TM-700)

Hi-Lift Handle Keeper (HK-B)
This is a really rugged polyurethane Handle-Keeper that holds the Hi-Lift handle to the upright steel bar. It works great in keeping the handle in place when not in use and eliminating "rattling" during driving down the road or makes it make easier for storage.

This Handle-Keeper easily slips on and off over the Hi-Lift Top Clamp-Clevis to allow for proper use of the Hi-Lift Jack. The unique design eliminates the need to remove the Top Clamp-Clevis for putting on or taking off the Handle-Keeper.

*NOTICE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR THE HANDLE-KEEPER TO BE REMOVED DURING JACK USE TO ALLOW THE HANDLE TO BE PLACED IN THE FULL UPRIGHT POSITION AS STATED IN THE HI-LIFT SAFETY INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

• Handle-Keeper Features & Specifications:
• Fits all models of Hi-Lift® brand jacks
• Available in two colors - Black & Red

Hi-Lift Neoprene Jack Cover (NJC)
Ok after being around this great jack since the 70’s. I know for a fact that keeping the “stuff” out of the mechanism of the Hi-lift jack is the secret to a long life and easy use. So getting this cover makes it very easy to protect the Jack assembly and keep mud, dirt and road grime from causing you problems. The Hi-Lift Neoprene Jack Cover product is designed to greatly reduce the amount of dirt and mud that can accumulate in the working mechanism of the jack. Remember - It WILL NOT eliminate ALL moisture or dirt.

•Easy On, Easy Off
•Tight Fit
•Fast Drying
•Machine Washable
•UV Protected

Now for the secret to getting the Hi-Lift Jack mounted on her Jeep.
Hi-Lift Adjustable Tube Mount (TM-700)
Two sizes offered:
•TM-700 is adjustable for tubing 1"-2" in diameter.
•TM-750 is adjustable for tubing 2"-3" in diameter.

Hi-Lift Adjustable Tube Mount is manufactured of 6061-T6 structural aluminum with stainless steel hardware. The really cool part is that there is “No drilling required”.
We just got the mounts in place and bolted them loosely till we could get the Hi-Lift Jack in place where we wanted it. Re-adjusted the mounts on the tire carrier and bolted all together again. After the jack was placed where we wanted it - out comes the hand tools and everything was tightened down really good.

So – After we had the Hi-Lift Jack package installed on the Jeep. The 96 ZJ Grand Cherokee was loaded on the car trailer and off we went to Southern Four Wheel Drive Association’s “Dixie Run 24” October 2010.

The mount worked GREAT and there was no noise at all from the Hi-Lift Jack or its components. After the first trail ride ended - when we got back to camp I doubled checked to see if everything was still tight – it was all still as tight as when the Jack was installed. Big Hats off to the gang at Hi-Lift Jacks and Accessories on another great new product from a great AMERICAN company still building products here in the USA.

Staff Writer,
Greg G
PowerandPlay.com