HiLift Jack Mount
for 1984-1989 4Runner/Hilux Surf
will also fit later model 4Runners that have retro-fitted 1st gen. roll bars
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[Return to main 4Crawler Offroad Products page]Introduction:
An easy, no-tools-required Hi-Lift jack mount for the 1st generation (1984-1989) Toyota 4Runner is now available from 4Crawler Offroad Products! The mount kit is used to attach the jack to the factory roll bar using all existing threaded holes. It screws into the factory rear shoulder belt mounting hole, either the upper or lower hole. The upper hole will fit both the 48" and 60" HiLift jacks, the lower hole will likely only fit the 48" jack, be sure to measure the space available in your vehicle. If you have rear factory shoulder belts, you can still this mount, be sure to order the extra long stud version below, so that the stud can fit through the should belt tab and into the roll bar.
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| A: HiLift Jack Mount Kit | B: HiLift jack installed | C: HiLift Jack Base |
This Hi-Lift jack mount kit uses a simple one-piece bracket. The bracket screws into the factory threaded hole in the roll bar and provides proper clearance to separate the jack from the roll bar so it does not rattle. Finally it provides a tool-free way (A) to attach and remove the roll bar. When mounted, the jack takes advantage of normally unused space in the back of the 4Runner (B). Since the base of the jack is behind the wheel well an the beam is up along the roll bar, little useable foor space is taken up by the jack. It can easily be removed or replaced even with the bed full of cargo. The jack is held securely (C) so it does not rattle or move around while driving. The threaded studs are made of 150,000 psi alloy steel and should hold the jack secure even in a 100+g impact. For added security, a strap could be attached around the jack base to one of the factory bed tie-down points, if present. Stud is sized to fit the 7/16NF factory threaded hole in the roll bar, if your vehicle has a different size thread, please let us know prior to ordering.
The mount kit will work with the 48" and 60" HiLift style jacks and also any of the Hi-Lift "clones" as long as the holes in the jack beam are at least 1/2" ID. Access to either side storage compartment is still possible with the jack in place. And the jack may be stored on either side of the vehicle.
[return to the top of this page...]On-line Ordering:
The Hi-Lift jack mount kit is US$19.50/ea. or extra long stud version US$22.50 (for use with attached rear seat shoulder belts). At this time, we're no longer making this part.
Ships in USPS First Class Envelope, domestic and international
| SOLD OUT: US Delivery | SOLD OUT: Canada Delivery | SOLD OUT: Int'l Delivery |
Mounts are built to order. Allow a few days to a week for fabrication. Shipping runs 2-3 days typical for US deliveries and 6-10 days typical for international shipments.
[return to the top of this page...]Installation Notes:
Installtion of the mount kit and jack is quite straight forward:
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| A: Installing the mount kit | B: Mount the jack | C: Ensure proper jack position |
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| D: Tighten wing nut and strap | E: HiLift Jack Base placement | . |
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Screw the fine threaded end of the mount kit into the factory should
belt hole.
- Supplied lock washer should be used on this side.
- Tighten the hex body of the mount with a wrench.
- If you find the fine thread stud works loose in the mount, apply a drop of thread locking compound to it and screw it back into the body of the mount.
- Slip the HiLift jack over the coarse threaded stud.
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Make sure the bottom end of the jack rests flat to the floor and just
barely allows the tailgate to close.
- Ideally you want the tailgate to just contact the jack base to hold it snugly in place.
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As shown, the jack head has been lowered to the base of the jack.
- It has been covered with an old ski binding cover to keep dust and dirt off the jack mechanism and to protect cargo from the jack parts, this is entirely optional.
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Once you have picked the right hole in the jack to use for the mounting
stud, mark it so you can easily locate it next time.
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Then simply tighten down the oversize wing nut with the supplied lock
washer under it to hold the jack tight to the roll bar.
- IMPORTANT, do not use anything like pliers or a wrench on the wing nut, you may overtighten it and possibly break off one or both of the wings.
- To ensure a snug fit, you can jiggle the jack with one hand while taking up any slack on the wing nut with the other hand. Once thight, the supplied lock washer will keep the nut from backing off.
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Then thread the supplied Velcro stap through a hole in the jack to hold
the handle up tight to keep it from rattling.
- Shown above, the end of the handle had been wrapped in some foam tape covered with electrical tape.
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Then simply tighten down the oversize wing nut with the supplied lock
washer under it to hold the jack tight to the roll bar.
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To remove the jack, simply un-screw the wing nut and slide the jack off
the stud and out the back of the cargo bay.
- Put the washer and wing nut back on the stud for safe keeping. Remove the Velcro strap to free the handle and you are ready to use the jack.
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To replace the jack, lower the jcak to the bottom, strap up the handle
and line up the previously marked hole with the stud.
- Put the washer and wing nut back on the stud and tighten securely.
- The wing nut is oversized to allow for hand tightening, again DO NOT USE ANY TOOLS on the wing nut.
If you have rear passengers in the truck, you might consider slipping a length of foam pipe insulation over the end of the jack to keep passengers from accidentally bumping their heads on the jack.
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