Refinishing a Hi-Lift. What's your go to degreaser?

Corbet

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I’ve had this kit for while but yet to build it. But this will be my Hi-Lift replacement.

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Tauler Jack Kit

Note: Summer 2025 update. 2.25 kits have been staying in stock. 2.5lite kits are still a short run low volume seller, but currently in stock with minimal lead time if you happen to fall between batches (as of July 2025) A recent rush from an excellent article written on Fourwheeler sent sales...
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I’ve also got an air jack that I carry in the trailer. But generally don’t for truck only missions.
 
nakman

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this is turning into a fun discussion... per usual... :rolleyes: :lol: so I'll be the first to say today that a bottle jack is generally safer, faster, and easier for changing tires compared to a hi lift. 10 tons and 18.5" oughta do it.. $30.


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VoodooBlue_Vixen

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Corbet said:
I’ve had this kit for while but yet to build it. But this will be my Hi-Lift replacement.

brennans-garage.com

Tauler Jack Kit

Note: Summer 2025 update. 2.25 kits have been staying in stock. 2.5lite kits are still a short run low volume seller, but currently in stock with minimal lead time if you happen to fall between batches (as of July 2025) A recent rush from an excellent article written on Fourwheeler sent sales...
brennans-garage.com

I’ve also got an air jack that I carry in the trailer. But generally don’t for truck only missions.
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That's an interesting hilift jack replacement. Get to building it, I wanna see it! Lol!
 
VoodooBlue_Vixen

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nakman said:
this is turning into a fun discussion... per usual... :rolleyes: :lol: so I'll be the first to say today that a bottle jack is generally safer, faster, and easier for changing tires compared to a hi lift. 10 tons and 18.5" oughta do it.. $30.


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Yep, this is what I was looking at as well as this fun thing.
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BritKLR

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My 2 cents.

I love the HL. Use it all time around my property, lifting, moving, pushing, pulling, etc.

I still carry one everywhere on the RhinoRide and can think of 3-4 times mine or someones HL was used at CM.

2006: Lifted mini bobcat tractor off it's side.
2010: Lifting a white 60 on 7 mile to fix locked rear brakes.
2010: Lifted a 40 on the return from the overnight due to flat.
2020: lifted trailer to replace trailer jack.
2025: Lifted a 80 on Dome Plateau to swap a spare due to a flat.
2026: Used to create an adjustable pendulum to pull my 55 out of a ditch while winching it.
2003-2026++++: continue to use the edge to wack a beer bottle lid off since it's mounted on the ARB front bumper...

So, while they can be bulky, heavy and a PITA it's just one of those pieces of kit I'll always have with me.

Good luck on your restoration!

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60wag

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That was after the "broken spring" moment. Great pic.
 
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