How-To: Service (Cleaning and Rebuilding) Hi-Lift Dan AdventureTaco

How-to: Servicing the Hi-Lift

(Cleaning and Rebuilding)

It’s amazing how many Hi-Lifts I see driving around these days. If you didn’t know better, you’d think all these folks took their vehicles off-road! Of course, for many, the Hi-Lift has achieved maximum purpose and use in its mounting and visible expo factor on the vehicle - but for some, it becomes a critical safety and recovery tool when on an adventure.

For those folks, it’s important to keep the Hi-Lift in top shape. That means servicing it on a regular basis, ensuring that all parts are in good working order - free of oxidation, rust, and grime picked up on the trail. Without servicing, it can be stiff and harder to work than it should be - and your jack is the last thing you want to be fighting when you’re attempting a trail repair!

So, if you have a Hi-Lift, I recommend finding a rainy day between trips to bring it back to smooth operation.

Depending on the state of your Hi-Lift, the first order of business may be to purchase a Hi-Lift FK-1 Fix-it-Kit (http:// amzn.to/2tsV3HT). Relatively cheap, I’d recommend this if you have any concern that your shear bolt is bent, either of your climbing pins are significantly gouged, or if the springs have weakened.

In addition, you’ll need a set of sockets (or couple of crescent wrenches), hammer, punch, pliers, and some steel wool to complete the refresh. Of course, add rustconverting spray paint (http://amzn.to/2oU1Wxo) to that list if you want to repaint any part of your Hi-Lift.

With all that in hand, you’re ready to get started! For a step-by-step photo guide on the entire process, head on over to https://adventuretaco.com/how-to-servicingcleaning-and-rebuilding-the-hi-lift/ The next time you’re on the trail and in need of a jack, you’ll be glad you did!

Dan of AdventureTaco

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