I do believe that this is the most informative video I could have possibly found today, and today I picked up one of these farm jacks/hi-lifts/jack-all's for this exact purpose. The stars aligned properly for this one! Thanks for sharing!
If you were alone and self recovering on an incline...set the emergency brake just in case. The Hi-Lift will still crank it with that one (or two) wheels dragging...no problem.
I'm no rigger, but it seems a length of heavy chain and some hooks between the jack shackle and tree saver would allow you to reset the jack towards the tree incrementally while leaving the straps in place.
Minor audio issue aside, this was a Great video!! With my volume turned up, I was able to hear 99% of what you had to say. ;-) You were extremely clear in sharing your knowledge. I'm knew to wheeling and this was excellent info. I'll be hitting the trails after winter (and getting my front bumper, winch and Hi Lift jack) to start practicing Self-Recovery. Keep up the good videos!!!! Be safe!!!
Nice man! Not ten minutes ago, I came across a recovery kit on amazon based on this technique; I never would have thought to use my hi-lift like this. And I tend to off road a lot solo-like. Serious points on a great 101 :D
Of all the high lift recovery videos I've watched, this was the most informative and helpful. Great job! Not every situation will you have a buddy in another Jeep to help you get unstuck so this is good to know.
Great video with lots of good little nuggets. Don't forget to protect those eyes when using all that cobbled together straps/metal under tension. I suspect the top bracket of the hilift would be the first thing to let go.
a tip ive found.. then looping the ends of a strap on to the hook on the highlift.. i toss a bolt through the small hole in the hook. it stops your straps from popping off
Remember: If the truck is turned around and you are trying to pull it backwards ... never ever use a tow ball as your anchor on the truck to do this. Tow Balls can't take that kinda force in this type of direction and routinely fail and kill/maim people.
Thank's for the video, I would add if possible rocks or logs in the rear wheels along with the emergency brake, little advice I got from my good friend, Justin Case
I always put a blanket , heavy coat or something over the straps when I winch. This way if the strap breaks the weight of the blanket ot heavy coat will sent the strap towards the ground and not your head.
If I may sir pass along some fearless feedback, try to stop the ums and ahhs. Other than that, this was a great video and great information passed along to the community.
Thanks for the tutorial! If i had that strap when i got stuck offroading! I could have pull myself out that bad situation. I have the jack but i need to get the straps. Thats awesome thanks for sharing 😀👍
I'd highly recommend putting a pin through the nose of the jack to prevent the strap from possibly sliding off during extraction. ESPECIALLY if you're in a situation where you're alone and the Jeep could get away from you. You don't want to wind up on a "fails" video ;)
Adulf Dabo I assumed the open door was for a bit quicker access to the cabin. I've used it for that many times, and only mangled one door on a post lol
you would also need some wheel chocks to place every couple of feet at the tires. or wood or a big ass branch.especially if your alone. would not be good if straps came off or something broke or ripped. and there goes your truck over the cliff and through the woods to grandmothers house it goes. and your worse off.
@@cisnerofam08 I had recently considered selling my Hi Lift, even though I own a small ranch to hunt on. Not after watching this, I won't! I have a 2 ton low profile Harbor Freight floor jack out there for the Toyota Sequoia...
So was the only purpose for a high lift to use it as a winch when you don’t have a winch? I was thinking you would use it to jack the car up and sort of drop it forward.
you forget a big one....when you start put a big rock behind the front tire. jack some and when your rear tire reaches that rock move it forward again behind the front tire. In the bad event of something failing that rock will act like a wheel chock and could save from having a driverless free roaming rig crashing down through the woods. good luck and happy wheeling
While the use of the jack and set up are fine. The tip(s) on safety should have included what to do about the vehicle rolling forward on you once it has traversed the obstacle or up the hill. If you are not in the vehicle while it is in neutral and are alone, how do you expect it to stop after you get it to the top? Logs or rocks in the back to keep it from rolling back is fine. But you should consider having that same stopping wheel chock/block in the front so the vehicle does not get out of control going forward as well. ;) Smart people are safe people.
While I applaud the intent of the video there after some safety concerns. I will say many comments I have read are for some situations that are more extreme. This is a great basic technique. I do mean basic. It is really a SHTF situation that this works with. Don't get me wrong is rather have a winch and other accessories with a team to help. But keep in mind he framed this as being alone. If any of us can into a basic situation alone with minimal equipment, this is a great solution. Crucify me as you will.
Why do you have to have the truck running while using the Hilift? Seems to be safer just to put it neutral without starting engine. Yes...I am a newbie...
Make a "dead man" anchor. Dig a T-shaped trench with the leg of the T pointing toward the vehicle. Place a log or bundle of sticks - whatever will work - in the perpendicular part of the T and tie your straps, chain, or rope, to the log.
@@henrykg As long as you use a "tow strap" vs a "recovery strap, ok" But with the hi-lift chain kit, you can move the vehicle under load all along the length of the chain, vs with the strap, once you have reached the max of the hi-lift jack, then what? Double up the strap? It's not as easy. ruclips.net/video/4XWF-Wgvg4E/видео.html has a demonstration of this.
@@garyp.7501 Yes - two straps work (I added it to my video). It's less convenient because you need two straps (but they are so light...) and maybe a few seconds slower than chain - but it is easy (I was surprised that the slack was so low). Best way would be to use a special multi-looped strap, but it's a lot of sewing and I could not use that strap for cargo.
It's nothing less than a full-blown speech impediment. Why don't parents and teachers stop this in childhood???? AAARG...so annoying! Um, ah, and uh, and uh,....
Here in Africa, we would just use rocks to prevent it from rolling backwards, no need playing superman trying to jump into a vehicle roiling down the hill.
I don't know that chain has much of a risk of hitting you if it snaps under tension. Chain is much heavier than steel cable and would probably drop, I would think...
Kamper Killer Winches are useful if you have a running vehicle to operate it. If something happens and you lose electrical power that fancy winch is just added weight. I have a winch on my TJ but I'm still interested in learning how to use my hi lift for a backup.
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I do believe that this is the most informative video I could have possibly found today, and today I picked up one of these farm jacks/hi-lifts/jack-all's for this exact purpose. The stars aligned properly for this one! Thanks for sharing!
Glad it was helpful!
If you were alone and self recovering on an incline...set the emergency brake just in case. The Hi-Lift will still crank it with that one (or two) wheels dragging...no problem.
I'm no rigger, but it seems a length of heavy chain and some hooks between the jack shackle and tree saver would allow you to reset the jack towards the tree incrementally while leaving the straps in place.
Minor audio issue aside, this was a Great video!! With my volume turned up, I was able to hear 99% of what you had to say. ;-) You were extremely clear in sharing your knowledge. I'm knew to wheeling and this was excellent info. I'll be hitting the trails after winter (and getting my front bumper, winch and Hi Lift jack) to start practicing Self-Recovery. Keep up the good videos!!!! Be safe!!!
Excellent demonstration. I carry all this stuff with me and you have good ideas for coordinating the setup.
Nice man! Not ten minutes ago, I came across a recovery kit on amazon based on this technique; I never would have thought to use my hi-lift like this. And I tend to off road a lot solo-like. Serious points on a great 101 :D
Really good tutorial at least a shows some of us newbies what to do if we get in a jam thanks for the video
Of all the high lift recovery videos I've watched, this was the most informative and helpful. Great job!
Not every situation will you have a buddy in another Jeep to help you get unstuck so this is good to know.
Never tried to recover using Hi-lift jack - but good to know how... good video
Works great for tightening barbed wire fences as well. Well done.
Great video with lots of good little nuggets. Don't forget to protect those eyes when using all that cobbled together straps/metal under tension. I suspect the top bracket of the hilift would be the first thing to let go.
a tip ive found.. then looping the ends of a strap on to the hook on the highlift.. i toss a bolt through the small hole in the hook. it stops your straps from popping off
This is a very good video very informative best on RUclips in my opinion
Chris thank you for watching!
Remember: If the truck is turned around and you are trying to pull it backwards ... never ever use a tow ball as your anchor on the truck to do this. Tow Balls can't take that kinda force in this type of direction and routinely fail and kill/maim people.
Thank's for the video, I would add if possible rocks or logs in the rear wheels along with the emergency brake, little advice I got from my good friend, Justin Case
Thanks for the video. Very clearly explained. I don't care about a few "ums."
I always put a blanket , heavy coat or something over the straps when I winch. This way if the strap breaks the weight of the blanket ot heavy coat will sent the strap towards the ground and not your head.
Thanks for taking the time to make this. Very helpful.
good advice with the neutral before tension. if you have to much tension on an auto tranny you will hear some gear on gear noise while shifting.
If I may sir pass along some fearless feedback, try to stop the ums and ahhs. Other than that, this was a great video and great information passed along to the community.
My right ear loved this video!
Thanks for the tutorial! If i had that strap when i got stuck offroading! I could have pull myself out that bad situation. I have the jack but i need to get the straps. Thats awesome thanks for sharing 😀👍
I'd highly recommend putting a pin through the nose of the jack to prevent the strap from possibly sliding off during extraction. ESPECIALLY if you're in a situation where you're alone and the Jeep could get away from you. You don't want to wind up on a "fails" video ;)
twotwentyswift will do, we added some d rings to secure it
twotwentyswift I also would have closed the door for this situation. It's not going to stop a rolling jeep at a tree. ;-)
twotwentyswift added some D rings to secure the strap...how do the D rings attach to the lifting part of the Hi lift?
Adulf Dabo I assumed the open door was for a bit quicker access to the cabin. I've used it for that many times, and only mangled one door on a post lol
I like this! I thought of that for the first time when I was 17 y/ 40 years ago. I was stuck in the mud at nigh and I used this system to get out!
you would also need some wheel chocks to place every couple of feet at the tires. or wood or a big ass branch.especially if your alone. would not be good if straps came off or something broke or ripped. and there goes your truck over the cliff and through the woods to grandmothers house it goes. and your worse off.
Awesome video! Heh I think i'll go get stuck this weekend and use my HL to get out.
... and it’s been one year since anyone heard from ol’ Tom Hansen.
good video helped me use my new hi lift extreme to winch
Super video! Thanks!!!
Thank you for watching!
@@cisnerofam08 I had recently considered selling my Hi Lift, even though I own a small ranch to hunt on. Not after watching this, I won't! I have a 2 ton low profile Harbor Freight floor jack out there for the Toyota Sequoia...
facebook message. ping I was like wow my phone is loud.
lmao me too
haha I thought that was my phone too. Just realized it wasn't when reading this comment lol
takingu2skoo i paused the video to check message.
hahah I checked my phone when it did that
Thanks for making this video
you could even carry a couple zip ties to secure the straps to thehi lift.... Great video. Thanks
So was the only purpose for a high lift to use it as a winch when you don’t have a winch? I was thinking you would use it to jack the car up and sort of drop it forward.
Hati2 mas Bro.. be careful..ngopi2 dulu biar fokus..👍❤️
you forget a big one....when you start put a big rock behind the front tire. jack some and when your rear tire reaches that rock move it forward again behind the front tire. In the bad event of something failing that rock will act like a wheel chock and could save from having a driverless free roaming rig crashing down through the woods. good luck and happy wheeling
This is why I carry a come along at all times... same idea but you get about 12 feet of pulling power
great demonstration guys!
if you were alone should leave handbrake on just enough to hold it rolling back n use jack to overcome it
I think that depends on the terrain too. Soft enough ground and the wheel with the brake applied is just going to dig a trench as it moves forward.
6:41 It does work but it is far from quick.
You got a message dude!
No worries, we'll wait.
😁
Good video, thanks for posting.
Awesome video!
awesome tips brother 👍 thanks heaps!!!👌😎✌
Exactly why I put a winch on my truck
Probably would be using a dampner amongst that rig. Maybe overkill but I take no chances
Great video....Thank you..One more tool that I can use.
Incase you were wondering thats 66 "Uhh" 's in 6m 55s... the force is strong
great job
A length of chain (20 to 30') is best. It ratchets down. With straps you have to tie knots into it to shorten the winch. EVen this guys knows that.
This was good years ago. Now you have very strong syntetic belts and tensioners. Chains are better only on sharp rocks, but in mud straps rule.
Greet job Very informative thanks
Great video. Thank you.
Chris Barrett thanks for watching!
Why do I picture a flying missile when the straps break?
While the use of the jack and set up are fine. The tip(s) on safety should have included what to do about the vehicle rolling forward on you once it has traversed the obstacle or up the hill. If you are not in the vehicle while it is in neutral and are alone, how do you expect it to stop after you get it to the top? Logs or rocks in the back to keep it from rolling back is fine. But you should consider having that same stopping wheel chock/block in the front so the vehicle does not get out of control going forward as well. ;) Smart people are safe people.
While I applaud the intent of the video there after some safety concerns. I will say many comments I have read are for some situations that are more extreme. This is a great basic technique. I do mean basic. It is really a SHTF situation that this works with. Don't get me wrong is rather have a winch and other accessories with a team to help. But keep in mind he framed this as being alone. If any of us can into a basic situation alone with minimal equipment, this is a great solution. Crucify me as you will.
Basic tools: all of the above and a big tree near by.
Why do you have to have the truck running while using the Hilift? Seems to be safer just to put it neutral without starting engine. Yes...I am a newbie...
I like this guy
Great video
Awesome vid bro!
Well explained
good job
Great video!
+Section 26 thank you👍
great video thanks for sharing
Did you make it out of there?
what do you d if theres no tree? like in river crossing situation. ?? cheers
Hook on the back of a friend vehicle
Make a "dead man" anchor. Dig a T-shaped trench with the leg of the T pointing toward the vehicle. Place a log or bundle of sticks - whatever will work - in the perpendicular part of the T and tie your straps, chain, or rope, to the log.
Well done!
what's nthe capacity weight for the tow straps? please?
Works better with a chain and the Hi Lift recovery kit.
No. I tested it and straps are more "friendly" (I have video on my channel with my setup). I left chains only for farm work.
@@henrykg As long as you use a "tow strap" vs a "recovery strap, ok" But with the hi-lift chain kit, you can move the vehicle under load all along the length of the chain, vs with the strap, once you have reached the max of the hi-lift jack, then what? Double up the strap? It's not as easy.
ruclips.net/video/4XWF-Wgvg4E/видео.html has a demonstration of this.
@@garyp.7501 Yes - two straps work (I added it to my video). It's less convenient because you need two straps (but they are so light...) and maybe a few seconds slower than chain - but it is easy (I was surprised that the slack was so low). Best way would be to use a special multi-looped strap, but it's a lot of sewing and I could not use that strap for cargo.
at 0:32... check phone three times and restarted video before I figured it out.
Very helpful thank you
so, no chain required then?
Thanks very helpful.
Appreciate the video as it was informative, but voice volume was to low at times.
awesome drinking game, every time he says um, or uh, take a drink!
im wasted already and it only been 3 mins into the video. lol
david 02983
lol, I just, uh, watched the first 1 minute of him talking, and there's 16 drinks already
I was thinking the same thing hahahaha
I dont even drink and im already drunk.
It's nothing less than a full-blown speech impediment. Why don't parents and teachers stop this in childhood???? AAARG...so annoying! Um, ah, and uh, and uh,....
Very cool!
+warren sawyer thank you
Try turning your hi-lift the opposite way so you don't get the handle caught up in the tree
John Cosentini 14
good demo. many of us have used this at @AllMuscleNoRice
I’ve never had to use my high lift yet. I forget how versatile they are
Here in Africa, we would just use rocks to prevent it from rolling backwards, no need playing superman trying to jump into a vehicle roiling down the hill.
Alternate: Get Tirfor winch and a snatchh block.
Thank you
Hey geuss what? There are tree logs in the woods!!!
Thank you for watching!
@@cisnerofam08 it was a great video, just messing with ya
well made video
I would subscribe but the ums do my head in
Good video.
thanks
Rule number one of four-wheel driving: NEVER wheel alone!
Best times are had alone
Golden Rule of 4 wheel drive, gets you into twice as much trouble as two wheel drive. Second Rule, you can't defy the laws of Physics.
buy a winch Save your life
I don't know that chain has much of a risk of hitting you if it snaps under tension. Chain is much heavier than steel cable and would probably drop, I would think...
Put something over the cable and you are fine. Also, a chain breaking can be as dangerous as a cable breaking.
Lives are saved with knowledge, skill and tools at hand. If you have a winch, great.
This dudes teachings are valuable.
Kamper Killer Winches are useful if you have a running vehicle to operate it. If something happens and you lose electrical power that fancy winch is just added weight. I have a winch on my TJ but I'm still interested in learning how to use my hi lift for a backup.
But what if you're winging in reverse? How many of us want to buy two winches lol
If your Jeep get stuck tow it out with a Land Rover (or better still use one).
thx
another reason to plant more trees
never leave that handle down
I can't watch because of the Ums anymore!
park? lol. real men drive manual! great video!
Lol mk
Your drive automatic transmission in off road? :))))
STAHHP....
Autos are better offroad
Colin Gleason sad but true :/
It's all about the driver no what you drive.
Um x 500
facebook messenger notification @0:32 lol
+fredmagic09 I looked at my phone xD
Would watch but I can barely hear a word you are saying...
Poor guy wouldn't be able to talk at all if it wasn't for "um".
And uh, um uh i was uh over ther um and uh it like uh big uh him uh when uh i uh got stuck uh
TRX VLOGGER ummm thanks for watching 🤘
GO PREPARED! If you are going off road by yourself without a winch... you've already failed.
UM
Uuumm....I couldn't focus on..... ...ummm the video.....uuuummm,, cant subscribe ,,,, aaaahh....its just too much... uummm.... to aahhh handle .