Mounting a real HiLift?

[Deerhurst]

Recently got stuck, recently got some tools to help make recovery faster in the future. one of them is a HiLift

Mounting recommendations in a small pickup? I've also considered a shallow truck box and stuff all my current gear and tools from in the cab into the box with the HiLift on top. Truck is a little hardbody pickup.

 

[hnoroian]

A great multipurpose to have and a dangerous one if you are unfamiliar with it. 3/8 bolts through the side bed with fender washers and cotter or hitch pins through the bolts is about as cheap and secure you would get. Keep a can of lubricant for it too. Get a section of hose around the bolt too so the rattling doesn’t drive you crazy. I have a truck box at the front of the bed to secure my stuff. Even if it’s in a box I would still secure it down, just for safety.

 

[bgredjeep]

If it's exposed to the elements, plan to carry a can of wd40 or other lubricant to make sure it operates smoothly when you need it. The pins can get sticky and make it a pain to use.

 

[Jefferson87]

They make a bunch off different mount kits for them.

These are the most common and work OK as long as the threads don't get too corroded.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/blm-4x400?seid=srese1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzrzABhD8ARIsANlSWNMe-xSB2JkBQhw7ZjvbQ8KOPEtWgLBnT35WEMmSpqFU2aO2Ykxi04waAmmgEALw_wcB

There is a bunch of different methods though, hit Google and see what you like.

 

[Deerhurst]

I have hit Google. 90% or better of the google results are things to mount on jeeps and most of the rest are using the rail system in Toyotas.

I am considering the 4xroc mounts. Just concerned about bed wall strength.


A truck box is in consideration though the bed is already tiny enough I don't want a huge, deep box. Something that maybe take up a foot or so of the bed would hold everything I need.

 

[Gula]

Hmmmm, mayI suggests: to a sturdy part of the bed, somewhere, you can reach to, within
a bedload full of crap without having to shuffle the or most of the load....

 

[Deerhurst]

I'm thinking over a wheelwell or in a box at the front.

I need to go wander through some places that do truck boxes and see if there is anything narrow.

 

[Jefferson87]

I have hit Google. 90% or better of the google results are things to mount on jeeps and most of the rest are using the rail system in Toyotas.

I am considering the 4xroc mounts. Just concerned about bed wall strength.


A truck box is in consideration though the bed is already tiny enough I don't want a huge, deep box. Something that maybe take up a foot or so of the bed would hold everything I need.

Mount it to the bed wall, but have the wieght resting on the wheelwell. Add a piece of rubber to the wheelwell if you wish.