I have been trying different ideas to mount my Hi-Lift. Well, I finally got my custom hi-lift mount done on the Xterra. This isn't for everyone as I had to drill 2 small holes into the crossbar, but I didn't see this as too big of a deal considering what we all do to these things. All parts were bought at my local ACE Hardware.
Anyway, here it goes:
The parts needed:
(2) 3/8" x 2.5" Bolts
(2) 3/8" Small Washers
(2) 3/8" Large Washers
(2) 3/8" Wingnuts
(2) 1" Tall x 1" wide angled rubber stopper.
Optional: Cable Bike Lock
Not required, but I highly recommend a handle keeper. Mine is from Daystar, conly cost 9 bucks from my local 4x4 shop. Otherwise, you will probably get handle rattling.
Tools Required:
Drill
3/8" Drill Bit
1/2" Drill Bit
#30 Torx Driver/Bit
1/2" Socket w/ratchet
Here is a pic of the parts:
An of course your Hi-Lift:
1) Drill a 1/2" hole into the middle of both stoppers. Here is the rubber piece with the hole drilled into it:
2) Next up, place your hi-lift on top of your rack, and line it up where you want to mount it. Mark on the crossbar through the lifting holes on the jack. This will make sure that your holes will be spaced properly.
3) Drill a 3/8" Hole where you marked:
One problem I ran into was that my bolt wouldn't fit in from the bottom due to its length. To fix this, the cross bar must be temporarily lifted Up on the side of your mount.
4) Using the #30 torx bit, loosen the crossbar mount:
When the screw is loosened, a bracket will drop down from below. When it is loose enough, rotate the bracket towards the middle. This will free the mount on 1 side.
5) Place the small washer on the one of the bolts, and while holding up the crossbar, place the bolt through the drilled hole:
6) Re-attach the crossbar, and tighten the torx screw and bracket back into place.
7) Take one of the rubber stoppers and screw/slide onto the bolt. In order to really get it tight on there, I used a 1/2" socket to tighten the bolt, while holding the stopper:
8) Continue tightening, until it is nice and snug, holding the bolt into place. You should now have something like the following:
9) Repeat steps for the other crossbar.
10) Place the hi-lift into place over your bolts:
11) Take the large washers, and place one over the each of the bolts.
12) Tighten the jack with the wingnuts. I used the socket to get it nice and snug to make sure it wont rattle.
13) I used the bike cable lock to wrap through/around the Hi-Lift and crossbar to make sure it stays put.
Here is the final product:
I just got done doing a moderately rated trail, and this thing didn't budge, make a peep, rattle, or anything. I am def. happy about this one, hopefully you guys will find it useful. For the most part, the jack is way out of the way, yet is easy to get to by standing on sliders, or in my case the rear driver door sill.
AZTERRA
Anyway, here it goes:
The parts needed:
(2) 3/8" x 2.5" Bolts
(2) 3/8" Small Washers
(2) 3/8" Large Washers
(2) 3/8" Wingnuts
(2) 1" Tall x 1" wide angled rubber stopper.
Optional: Cable Bike Lock
Not required, but I highly recommend a handle keeper. Mine is from Daystar, conly cost 9 bucks from my local 4x4 shop. Otherwise, you will probably get handle rattling.
Tools Required:
Drill
3/8" Drill Bit
1/2" Drill Bit
#30 Torx Driver/Bit
1/2" Socket w/ratchet
Here is a pic of the parts:
An of course your Hi-Lift:
1) Drill a 1/2" hole into the middle of both stoppers. Here is the rubber piece with the hole drilled into it:
2) Next up, place your hi-lift on top of your rack, and line it up where you want to mount it. Mark on the crossbar through the lifting holes on the jack. This will make sure that your holes will be spaced properly.
3) Drill a 3/8" Hole where you marked:
One problem I ran into was that my bolt wouldn't fit in from the bottom due to its length. To fix this, the cross bar must be temporarily lifted Up on the side of your mount.
4) Using the #30 torx bit, loosen the crossbar mount:
When the screw is loosened, a bracket will drop down from below. When it is loose enough, rotate the bracket towards the middle. This will free the mount on 1 side.
5) Place the small washer on the one of the bolts, and while holding up the crossbar, place the bolt through the drilled hole:
6) Re-attach the crossbar, and tighten the torx screw and bracket back into place.
7) Take one of the rubber stoppers and screw/slide onto the bolt. In order to really get it tight on there, I used a 1/2" socket to tighten the bolt, while holding the stopper:
8) Continue tightening, until it is nice and snug, holding the bolt into place. You should now have something like the following:
9) Repeat steps for the other crossbar.
10) Place the hi-lift into place over your bolts:
11) Take the large washers, and place one over the each of the bolts.
12) Tighten the jack with the wingnuts. I used the socket to get it nice and snug to make sure it wont rattle.
13) I used the bike cable lock to wrap through/around the Hi-Lift and crossbar to make sure it stays put.
Here is the final product:
I just got done doing a moderately rated trail, and this thing didn't budge, make a peep, rattle, or anything. I am def. happy about this one, hopefully you guys will find it useful. For the most part, the jack is way out of the way, yet is easy to get to by standing on sliders, or in my case the rear driver door sill.
AZTERRA