hi lift jack additions

[lastgoodusername]

just bought a 48 inch hi lift jack to replace a much used and long ago worn out comealong. any suggestions and tips on how to make this into an even more useful tool?

[mfaley]

[img]/forums/images/icons/grin.gif[/img] I like your username.....much more creative than mine.

I dont use mine very much. Other than changing a flat, I use mine mostly for pulling "T" posts in tight spots.

Wish I could be more help.
Mark

[rdln]

mine needs a rebuild in the latching dept, but I welded the base plate on so it had less tendency tilt torward the object being raised. I have never used it as a come along

[robertn]

http://www.rescue42.com/off-road.htm

[daveshanks]

can you explain latching mechanism. I bought a used one and can't figure it out. does the latch go up to jack and down to release?
Thanks,
Dave

[BlueRidge]

That JackMate looks slicker than snot on a glass doorknob! Thanks for the link!