Great work, I made a telescoping handle for the same reason, using the original handle and a smaller diameter handle down the inside. I also made the whole thing removable with a cotter pin so I can use the handle as a long extension on a breaker bar.
Thank you! I also realised afterwards you can use the handle from the gand winch as it has the same overall diameter... who would have thought even a simple handle can have such practical uses! Cheers LYH4
A lot of people are arguing about the handle bending. And that does make some sense that you would want that to bend so you know you're getting near the capacity of the jack. My thought was if you extended the Handle by inserting something in it for 6 or 8 in. That way you still got almost all the material of the original handle which would then bend but you wouldn't have to exert as much force or rather you would exert it over a greater distance so that you wouldn't feel the force as much.
Just watch this clip and thought it was a great idea, but I can’t seem to find anywhere the cells the same size tube that you use for your handle can you remember the company that you got it from? Thank you?
That handle was engineered to be that length as a safety mechanism. If it's too hard with the standard handle you're using the tool outside its scope Hilift jacks are dangerous enough already
Regardless, the shear bolt will always shear at the same force, whether the handle be original or twice as long. It's just making the tool easier and safer to use. All tools are dangerous in the wrong and untrained hands...
When the shear bolt goes you can almost guarantee the operator will fall over. Not something you want to happen in a recovery situation Notably, the main danger from a hilift jack is the handle flying up uncontrolled when jacking down. A heavier and longer handle will impart much more energy in this situation, posing a greater risk This extra weight and extra momentum due to length is also more likely to "auto ratchet" its way down with the handle flying backwards and forwards at high speed. It's scary enough when that happens with the standard handle Long story short, in lengthening the handle with a heavier gauge steel you're making a dangerous tool even more dangerous under the guise of laziness
this way you don't gain lifting power, you just need less muscle power for the same lifting capacity. the lifting power depends on the runner from the hi-lift, which doesn't change with this modification.
Nice you showed your math but basically longer handle more leverage right... thanks for the info need to do the same with my jack I just have a pipe that goes on the shorter handle that it comes with but that’s too dangerous
The handle is part of the safety system, it's better for the handle to bend, before the shear pin breaks. you know you are approaching the limits of the jack if the handle bends. if the shear pin breaks you past the limits. also warranty is Void if jack is modified in any way, new longer thicker handle sounds like a Mod to me.
agree with the carry spares but, how does it increase the chances of shearing? longer handle dosent increase jack capacity just makes it easier and safer to use...
@@drewlawrence8259 because longer handle = more leverage = more chance of shearing the pin. Not that I agree with these jokers crying about safety when theyve already thrown safety out the window using a high lift jack in the first place.
Growing up using Hi-lift jacks on the farm and continuing to use them for more years then I care to admit I dont think I would recommend using a longer handle. It would make an already dangerous tool even more dangerous and a greater likely hood of breaking or bending the lift pins because of the extra leverage.
The "Hi- Lift" jack handle is specifically designed so the operator cannot put enough pressure under normal use to shear the safety pin. By extending the handle you are removing that extra layer of safety that was designed into the product and introducing a much higher margin of danger to the operator. You might be in for a violent shock as far as the reaction and physical forces of the jack and or vehicle, if or when you reach that next point of safety by bypassing the first. It may not be as gentle a reaction as you have assumed. The company designed and has been building these jacks for over 100 years. What makes you think that they never thought of a longer handle themselves? If you try this modification with a Chinese built jack then heaven help your stupidity.
Yikes! These jacks look soooo dangerous. Modifying its intended use seems a bit irresponsible to me. I’m going to stick to pulling fence posts out of the ground with them instead. Do yourself a favor and invest in an aluminum hydraulic floor jack.
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Great work, I made a telescoping handle for the same reason, using the original handle and a smaller diameter handle down the inside. I also made the whole thing removable with a cotter pin so I can use the handle as a long extension on a breaker bar.
Thank you! I also realised afterwards you can use the handle from the gand winch as it has the same overall diameter... who would have thought even a simple handle can have such practical uses! Cheers LYH4
@@NJSInstructional What was the name of the steel supplier you bought the steel from, I've bought a new hi-lift and everyone wants to sell me 6.5m!
@@LockyourHubs4WDing Hi mate, its www.steelsolutions.com.au/
@@NJSInstructional cheers!
A lot of people are arguing about the handle bending. And that does make some sense that you would want that to bend so you know you're getting near the capacity of the jack. My thought was if you extended the Handle by inserting something in it for 6 or 8 in. That way you still got almost all the material of the original handle which would then bend but you wouldn't have to exert as much force or rather you would exert it over a greater distance so that you wouldn't feel the force as much.
WHOs complaining? where ARE THE VIDEOS?. stop lying.
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Whoever over torqued a Hi-Lift jack and destroyed it? I want to hear from them, NOW? Never happens!
Just watch this clip and thought it was a great idea, but I can’t seem to find anywhere the cells the same size tube that you use for your handle can you remember the company that you got it from? Thank you?
Get a smaller OD diamater length of tube to use as a an insert and use both handles at the same time.
You have more common sense than this guy! Typical commy Brit! Lol
That handle was engineered to be that length as a safety mechanism. If it's too hard with the standard handle you're using the tool outside its scope
Hilift jacks are dangerous enough already
Regardless, the shear bolt will always shear at the same force, whether the handle be original or twice as long. It's just making the tool easier and safer to use. All tools are dangerous in the wrong and untrained hands...
When the shear bolt goes you can almost guarantee the operator will fall over. Not something you want to happen in a recovery situation
Notably, the main danger from a hilift jack is the handle flying up uncontrolled when jacking down. A heavier and longer handle will impart much more energy in this situation, posing a greater risk
This extra weight and extra momentum due to length is also more likely to "auto ratchet" its way down with the handle flying backwards and forwards at high speed. It's scary enough when that happens with the standard handle
Long story short, in lengthening the handle with a heavier gauge steel you're making a dangerous tool even more dangerous under the guise of laziness
the only problem is the handle is not usually a point of failure it's the beam bending.
I figured you'd use a hang scale and pull the handle with it to show the difference in force needed after showing the extra mile with the math.
this way you don't gain lifting power, you just need less muscle power for the same lifting capacity. the lifting power depends on the runner from the hi-lift, which doesn't change with this modification.
Correct, therefore less effort is required for the same lifting capacity.
Nice you showed your math but basically longer handle more leverage right... thanks for the info need to do the same with my jack I just have a pipe that goes on the shorter handle that it comes with but that’s too dangerous
So a year later how many safety shear pins have You snapped? Me 5 then went back to origanal length & strength handle so i dont.kill any more pets.
When the jack is clear at the bottom sometimes even the short handle is to long
Excellent
Thank you! Cheers!
The handle is part of the safety system, it's better for the handle to bend, before the shear pin breaks. you know you are approaching the limits of the jack if the handle bends. if the shear pin breaks you past the limits. also warranty is Void if jack is modified in any way, new longer thicker handle sounds like a Mod to me.
If you’re using the high lift jack in the first place you’ve already traded a significant amount of safety for advantage.
@@7kyro Hi-Lifts are not for the weak wristed or those that lack common sense!
20% more chance of shearing the safety overload pin...carry spares if you don't believe me read the handle label.
agree with the carry spares but, how does it increase the chances of shearing? longer handle dosent increase jack capacity just makes it easier and safer to use...
@@drewlawrence8259 because longer handle = more leverage = more chance of shearing the pin. Not that I agree with these jokers crying about safety when theyve already thrown safety out the window using a high lift jack in the first place.
If you have common sense and a working experience of equipment use, not much to worry about
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Cheers!
Growing up using Hi-lift jacks on the farm and continuing to use them for more years then I care to admit I dont think I would recommend using a longer handle. It would make an already dangerous tool even more dangerous and a greater likely hood of breaking or bending the lift pins because of the extra leverage.
I couldn't order just one. They want me to order lots of pipe
Sooner or later you'll be in a position where something's in the way. Better off with extension. IMHO
Very handy to have a removable extended handle.
The "Hi- Lift" jack handle is specifically designed so the operator cannot put enough pressure under normal use to shear the safety pin. By extending the handle you are removing that extra layer of safety that was designed into the product and introducing a much higher margin of danger to the operator. You might be in for a violent shock as far as the reaction and physical forces of the jack and or vehicle, if or when you reach that next point of safety by bypassing the first. It may not be as gentle a reaction as you have assumed. The company designed and has been building these jacks for over 100 years. What makes you think that they never thought of a longer handle themselves? If you try this modification with a Chinese built jack then heaven help your stupidity.
Anyone purchasing a Chinese Jack gets what they deserve. You cannot teach common sense!
This is dangerous.
Yikes! These jacks look soooo dangerous. Modifying its intended use seems a bit irresponsible to me. I’m going to stick to pulling fence posts out of the ground with them instead. Do yourself a favor and invest in an aluminum hydraulic floor jack.
Without really stupid people doing really stupid things emergency rooms would go out of business.
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