I need some advice re exhaust jacks. Bushranger have two models. One sells for around $200 and can only be inflated from the vehicle exhaust (Model 72x04). The other (called the x-jack - model 72x10) sells for around $340 and can be inflated with the exhaust or a compressor. Both have a 75 cm lift and are rated to lift up to 4 tonnes. Any opinions on the pros and cons of each? Any other brands worth a look?
Exhaust jacks are great in theory and terrible in practice.
If the vehicle is bogged to the chassis how do you get the bag under it? Consider, for a moment, the attraction of lying in the mud poking the bag under the vehicle....
Where do you put the bag? How can you be sure it will inflate under the sections of the vehicle which can take the weight?
How do you ensure it's not under a sharp edge?
What condition is your exhaust system in? When you get the back pressure created by (say) one ton of vehicle will your exhaust system handle or will it blast out via a partially corroded section?
And if the vehicle is not bogged to the chassis you can get a scissors or bottle jack under it with *much* less fuss. Make/carry a jacking plate for scissors/bottle jack; 450mm x 450mm x 15mm plywood. I use a slightly different size which doubles up beautifully as a tray for eating from by the camp fire.
Anyway; don't buy a new exhaust jack... I have an almost new, used only once, one you can have.
Spend just a little more cash on a Tirfor (or good copy), a snatch block, tree trunk protector, extension strap and a few shackles. That *will* get you out of grief.
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I need some advice re exhaust jacks. Bushranger have two models. One sells for around $200 and can only be inflated from the vehicle exhaust (Model 72x04). The other (called the x-jack - model 72x10) sells for around $340 and can be inflated with the exhaust or a compressor. Both have a 75 cm lift and are rated to lift up to 4 tonnes. Any opinions on the pros and cons of each? Any other brands worth a look?
Hi, I would save $140 & go for the exhaust only or look on e-bay. The best would be to take up the offer of a free one. The biggest problem is the bulkiness of them. I mainly travel solo & a lot to the deserts. Have only used mine twice, once in the Great Victoria Desert would have probably waited 2 days for another vehicle to come along to attach my winch rope. A square of carpet is a must for sharp edges, the exhaust needs to be square at the outlet. They are good in sand & I try & steer clear of mud.
Exhaust jacks are great in theory and terrible in practice.
If the vehicle is bogged to the chassis how do you get the bag under it? Consider, for a moment, the attraction of lying in the mud poking the bag under the vehicle....
Where do you put the bag? How can you be sure it will inflate under the sections of the vehicle which can take the weight?
How do you ensure it's not under a sharp edge?
What condition is your exhaust system in? When you get the back pressure created by (say) one ton of vehicle will your exhaust system handle or will it blast out via a partially corroded section?
And if the vehicle is not bogged to the chassis you can get a scissors or bottle jack under it with *much* less fuss. Make/carry a jacking plate for scissors/bottle jack; 450mm x 450mm x 15mm plywood. I use a slightly different size which doubles up beautifully as a tray for eating from by the camp fire.
Anyway; don't buy a new exhaust jack... I have an almost new, used only once, one you can have.
Spend just a little more cash on a Tirfor (or good copy), a snatch block, tree trunk protector, extension strap and a few shackles. That *will* get you out of grief.
Can I please be next in line for the free exhaust bag jack? Happy to pay postage and something towards the packing as well if that bumps me up the queue
T1 Terry
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T1 Terry wrote:Can I please be next in line for the free exhaust bag jack? Happy to pay postage and something towards the packing as well if that bumps me up the queue
T1 Terry
Only on condition you stop trying to promote lithium batteries on this forum as if they are the best (indeed better) thing since well before sliced bread.
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Hi I used to carry one and it got me out of trouble a number of times. As mike and others have said you must be careful of sharp corners they are easily cut and if you blow an exhaust pipe or gasket it could be an expensive repair.That being said I had no trouble and would use one again.
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I have one for sale on Gumtree , Easylift Exhaust Jack , $50 , I've never used it , still pumps up and holds pressure . Easylift , don't know what it's rated at , had it for about 10 years , not sure where I got it from but used to keep it in my recovery box.
Cheers
Mick
Ti Terry.....When the time comes to do my lithium install I will happily buy you a brand new exhaust jack in return for all the free help and advice you have given me and many others over the years.
(posted in the interest of balance)
Jim
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I want it for the workshop so I can easily lift each wheel set on each side of a caravan or 5ér so I can put a set of skates under them to reposition a van that is not playing the game when trying to get it in the workshop. Not sure I could not say how good lithium batteries functioned compared to lead acid batteries when it comes to house battery use, that is a very high price to pay
T1 Terry
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Thanks for the advice. I need the jack more for use with my Mars Spirit off road camper (independent coil spring suspension) than for my Prado. The camper did not come with a jack and the best Mars could suggest (after first telling me to use the stabiliser legs) is to use the Prado jack under the plate that sits under the springs. I would rather something that doesn't require me to get half way under the camper to use. My local ARB store suggested the exhaust jack over a hi lift one (if one would fit the camper) on the grounds of safety, weight and bulkiness. The air jack could also be useful if bogged in sand as It could be used to lift the vehicle to allow sand boards to be employed and to make shovelling easier.
Had one for years, a prize, found it to be a pain mostly, needed mat to protect it, has to be in a position where i doesn't damage stuff, eg: exhaust, fuel tank etc and it is possible the vehicle will move sideways, mongrel to pack up after.
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advice given to me was not to use on on late model common rail turbo vehicles or anything running egr systems or dpf filters due to inducing engine faults and codes.Have others heard of this?cheers beej
advice given to me was not to use on on late model common rail turbo vehicles or anything running egr systems or dpf filters due to inducing engine faults and codes.Have others heard of this?cheers beej
No, but it sounds very plausible given the amount of engine parameters the engine management computer monitors.
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