[joeylead]

After getting my toolbox, I realized I needed to find a new way to mount my high lift. I was wondering if I could mount it to the box. It is an aluminum diamond plate box. I was thinking of using a 4x rac. But I dont know if the aluminum is srtong enough to support the weight. What kind of bracing on the inside would i need to keep from destroying the box?

 

[Mike]

After getting my toolbox, I realized I needed to find a new way to mount my high lift. I was wondering if I could mount it to the box. It is an aluminum diamond plate box. I was thinking of using a 4x rac. But I dont know if the aluminum is srtong enough to support the weight. What kind of bracing on the inside would i need to keep from destroying the box?

I'm using that exact method to mount my hi-lift. I just used some really big washers on the inside to spread out the load.

Later,
....Mike

 

[joeylead]

I'm using that exact method to mount my hi-lift. I just used some really big washers on the inside to spread out the load.

Later,
....Mike

Thanks Mike, now I just goota get the 4x rac and I can get it on!

 

[grillmasterp]

After getting my toolbox, I realized I needed to find a new way to mount my high lift. I was wondering if I could mount it to the box. It is an aluminum diamond plate box. I was thinking of using a 4x rac. But I dont know if the aluminum is srtong enough to support the weight. What kind of bracing on the inside would i need to keep from destroying the box?

I've been keeping my hi-lift inside my alum toolbox-
If I were to mount mine outside- I'd go with the 4xrac with some flat pieces of steel in the inside (similar to the washers) or I'd consider running 3 mounts-

PLaces like 4x4connection sell 3 packs IIRC.

 

[peekay331]

I'm using that exact method to mount my hi-lift. I just used some really big washers on the inside to spread out the load.

Later,
....Mike

hey mike, does that bend the aluminum at all? thanks!

 

[muddypenguin]

After getting my toolbox, I realized I needed to find a new way to mount my high lift. I was wondering if I could mount it to the box. It is an aluminum diamond plate box. I was thinking of using a 4x rac. But I dont know if the aluminum is srtong enough to support the weight. What kind of bracing on the inside would i need to keep from destroying the box?

thats exactly how I have my highlift mounted. I just got a strip of some stock steel and placed it on the inside to help spread the load. I used my old diff drop spacers and front diff washers to secure the jack to the box. Heres a pic http://members.cox.net/grasswhacker/DSC00752.JPG So far the box has held up fine and I'm the kinda driver where I may speed up for speed bumps Most of my wheeling is slow, so I'm not too concerned on that aspect.