You might want to consider a cover for the jack mechanism. When I used to run mine outside, it would get all gummed up inside. If you did not lube it, with rust, if you did lube it, with dirt attracted by the lube. You may also want to consider adding some sort of locking mechanism on the jack. I had one on my old Hi-Lift bumper mount and that foiled one theft attempt. The thief then tried to unbolt the whole bumper but there was one bolt blocked by the jack that prevented them making off with the whole shebang.


I was planning to put my HiLift on my rear bumper, but now that I have it mounted inside, I don't think I will do that:


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