Winching with a Hi-Lift Jack: using a Hi-Lift Jack and Winch Kit for Recovery. Fzomb50 gets winched!

[@Raymasseyus]

This is THE best video on winching with a Hi-Lift i have found. Much better than that half hour one and any of the Aussie ones. Just what i needed to see. Clear and concise. Thanks! Any small issues did NOT take anything from it. I looked for your others and watched those too. All were outstanding. This deserves thousands of views. Will be watching for others.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thanks you for the comment. This is by far my most popular video so I guess I did something right...lol. I try really hard to make sure my videos are enjoyable and informative. Glad you found it to be both. I took a little break from posting but I'm working on more content now. Should have a new video uploaded at the end of the month.

[@Raymasseyus]

I'm usually a Ford four by four guy but right now I have a Chevy 2 wheel drive so I may be doing a lot more winching LOL cuz I'm not going to stop driving in the woods though I might tone it down a bit ha

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

@@Raymasseyus, half the fun is getting a vehicle places it should not be able to go...the 2nd half is being able to get it back out...lol. Have fun in the woods and leave it cleaner than you found it, leave nothing but your tracks!

[@Raymasseyus]

@@Captain_Yodelstein right on all three counts :-)

[@Michael-nt6qs]

​,,zzx in in in in WA Rd in FC vs FC in tqqxx😊😊😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@johnoconnor4941]

That's a heck of an effort for a simulated stuckage. Thanks for the effort...

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

I did myself no favors choosing the tree that put me in a mud pit!...lol. I found it important to make it as real of a situation as possible....probably could have just buries for real...not sure my thought process on not being really stuck. Maybe just looking at it as getting stuck intentionally to demonstrate the process without making it too hard on myself. Oddly I have been really buried deep and the difficulty wasn't significantly different. Great shoulder, back and leg workout!

[@Deadleg1-502]

I’ve watched as many hilift jack winching videos as I could. By far the best. Great instructional. Thank you.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

I appreciate the kind words, it means a lot too me. I'm glad you found it informative and hopefully entertaining as well.

[@Verb130]

Great demo. I wouldn't dare even give constructive feedback, just because you were willing to get deep into the muck to demonstrate your hilift jack technique. Much respect for your commitment to the presentation. Keep it up!

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

I appreciate the kind words. I felt it was important to make it as close to a real situation as possible. Having that mud hole at my anchor point was a happy accident...but just goes to show how things can be in a real recovery.

[@senormule7754]

Outstanding video!! Hi Lift winching isn't fast, now easy, but slow and methodical, but works 100% of the time. Aside from winching, the jack can lift the slipping tire and shove stuff underneath namely with the accessory tire hooks. Thank you for getting into the frozen mud and getting stuck in the video, this is real life "getting stuck" in offroading, I've carried a jack nearly 30 years and only recently learned about winching with it, Can't wait to try this out!!

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thanks...glad you enjoyed it. I have the tire hooks you mentioned. Unfortunately they don't fit through the holes of my wheels. I do have an idea on how to use them with my wheels though...I'll probably make a video of it in the future. Again, thanks for the view and comment.

[@juanmoreira8272]

Great video. Many years later, still gold.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

@juanmoreira8272 , Thank you. It makes me happy to see this video still has traction (pun intended...lol). Just wish the rest of my videos would do as well. At least I have 1 successful video. Thanks again for the kind words, have a great day, and go get your hands dirty!

[@timjchick]

Someone gave me a hi lift winch kit. Thanks for the tutorial. I like the tip about changing out the hook on one end of the chain for one better suited for hooking onto the strap loop.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

@timjchick , I'm glad you found it helpful. The Hi-Lift winch kit works pretty well, but be ready for a workout! Make sure your jack is well maintained also.

[@timjchick]

@ my first option will always be my winch (Lol) but having the kit to allow the jack to be used as a winch will be one more tool to have.

[@allenc5108]

Great video. No lack of effort in your demonstration. Much appreciated.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Would've been too easy to rig it up on flat ground out of the mud. Thougjt it would be good to show how it really is out on the trails...lol. This setup has gotten me out many times. I now have an electric winch which makes thing way easier but keep the Hi-Lift stuff in my gear for a reliable back up. Is quite the work out as well. Thanks for the comment and view. It means a lot to me.

[@brianhatcher7183]

You made the best video thus far showing how to practically use this kit with a chain. Thank you very much. That is a great tip to replace the clevis hook on one end of the chain with a winch hook. I have a winch on the front of my old Jeep, but wanted to set up a Hi Lift in the event of a rear recovery situation. I am confident I can do it now.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

@brianhatcher7183 , thanks for the kind words. They mean a lot to me. It is always good to have an alternative way of self recovery. Electric winch could decide it doesn't want to work, good ol' mechanical winching gets it done. Also, you may have to pull from 2 anchor points for a recovery.... the Electric winch isn't doing that on its own. I have my electric winch mounted on a cradle so I can pull from the front or back, whichever gets me unstuck the easiest. I have a few videos using my electric winch from the front and back. I use the electric as much as possible, but alway carry the Hi-Lift and winch kit as a backup. Again, thanks for the view and comment. Have a great day, and go get your hands dirty!

[@geraldsmith8878]

This truely is the best "real world" recovery video.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

As real as it gets... even down to stalling out an under-powered truck!...🤣 I appreciate the comment. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@OVAZUSA]

Successful and realistic demonstration of winching with a HiLift Jack System under brutal conditions.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

@OVAZUSA , thanks you. I've used it in much worse, but easier to make a video under a controlled "simulated stuck"....lol. Again, thanks for watching, and I hope you can put the info to use.

[@steverogers7746]

thanks for taking the time and effort to demonstrate this process, learned some things!

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

No, thank you for watching and commenting. It's the reason I made the video. I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@michaellowe5835]

Dude, thanks for taking the time to do this demo.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Dude, thanks for taking the time to watch it!!! Glad you found it helpful and hopefully enjoyable.

[@sandrarichardson2713]

OK....you know that I am going to have to capture this video on my phone so I have your instructions all the time. Just to be clear....you have purchased a high lift jack winch kit? I am none-of-your-business years old and live out on a farm alone. In those circumstances you do it all. Or try to. Videos like this are priceless. You did a great job showing how to put things together then make it work. Terrific!! Thanks and Jesus bless.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Well, thank you for the kind words. Glad the video is help to you. To answer your question, Yes. The Hi-Lift jack and winch kit are brought separately. The kit is available on Amazon for around $76. You can just type "hi-lift jack winch kit" in a Google search and find other vendors that sell it. You'll just need 3 things, all bought separately, to get a complete setup: a hi-lift jack, the hi-lift winch kit, 3/8" link chain (I bought mine from Harbor Freight but the chain is available at nearly any hardware store or farm supply store like Tractor Supply). It is most definitely a work out moving things but way easier than trying without it! Good luck and have fun!

[@robedmund9948]

Good demo. I like that front bumper. I have a similar set-up and a winch mounted to a steel plate with a hitch for the reciever. Fits both front and rear bumpers. Got tired of cranking the farm jack! 😅

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

I have a couple videos of me using my electric winch. I built the cradle and ran power to the rear of the truck so I can winch either direction. Often much easier to winch out the way you go in...lol. Thanks for the view and comment.

[@julieanddavidmyers6641]

Pretty labor intensive...great video. I'll pick up a harbor freight winch.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

@julieanddavidmyers6641 , it is very labor intensive, especially if you really get into some deep stuff. 1 good thing about it is that you get get to skip a trip to the gym...lol. Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad the video was able to inspire you to buy an electric winch!

[@t1962ful]

This is the video you want to learn from; it is well done explanation wise and visually. I feel confident I could do this. This guy even goes to the extent of purposely getting stuck in some very bad muck. 💯💯💯 And he makes cool squishy noises with his boots in that goo. I have this video bookmarked for quick reference.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thanks for the nice comment. I tried to make sure to get as much information in this video as I could. I'm happy you found it helpful. Plus, getting stuck is part of the fun!!!

[@t1962ful]

Lol indeed it is!

[@mattluszczak8095]

Its the best kit that actually makes the jack as a winch!

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Best part is when you have to use it you get to skip going to the gym! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@RevLarry]

Awesome! You obviously take this seriously. Thanks for showing how it's done in a real situation. I'm going to buy a winch kit for my High Lift. I have extra chain.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you found it informative and hopefully entertaining. Practice using that winch kit a few times on a flat surface in a controlled situation. I remember the instructions showing a different way of rigging it up so try both.(the way I did it and the wat in the instructions). If I rmener correctly the instructions showed hooking the jack to the vehicle and pulling towards the anchor point. I'm sure each method has it's place. Another bonus to the Hi-Lift winch kit is the workout you get when using it. No need for a gym membership!😄

[@RevLarry]

I love your truck! That is a real truck. You and your friends truly enjoy your trucks. They are like a homely wife, that really loves you and can and does cook wonderful meals! For years I had an 88 Chevy pickup. A silver Silverado, plain cab, short box. That's one I really miss. Blessings

[@julianmurphy5208]

Excellent use of the versatile High Light Jack.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thank you. Definitely a must have on any off road rig.

[@zoppashotgun]

Great video, and that truck is AWESOME!

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thanks you. I've had the truck for 10 years now and built it slowly (🐌)... Got some plans for it, so hopefully some more build videos will be coming soon.

[@JesseePDX]

ahhh now i remember why I hate wheeling in cold weather haha!! great vid

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thanks! The cold isn't too bad as long as you can stay dry...lol.

[@JesseePDX]

@@Captain_Yodelstein amen to that! I also carry muck boots with me just in case...I'm in Oregon so it doest get THAT cold but always seems like someone gets stuck or breaks right when the sun goes down haha

[@SherwoodSchwartz123]

Excellent, thanks. In addition to the main point of the video, I learned how to attach the hooks to the chain.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

I'm glad you found it helpful. I really tried hard to make sure I made it informative and (hopefully) entertaining. Thanks for the watching and commenting. It is appreciated!

[@johnderbabian6198]

Excellent video. Covers all the components. Well done!

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thank you. Glad you liked it. It is a lot if work, but it does work well and a lot cheaper than an electric winch...plus you save money on not needing a gym membership!

[@jackkoo1234]

Thank you so much for showing how it is done

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Glad you found it informative. Best part about this recovery technique is you get a good workout so you save money on a gym membership so you can buy more truck stuff.

[@johnsterner9200]

That is one beautiful mud pit.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

The Mounds ORV Park is full of them! Are you from the area?

[@johnsterner9200]

@@Captain_Yodelstein I'm from New Jersey the best I got around here is Wharton state forest or bass river. Don't get me wrong we get some mud but by the time I find it its destroyed lol. But now that I watched your video I can give it a shot if I get stuff I got ma high lift winch lol.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

@@johnsterner9200, heck ya! The good ol' hillbilly rowmachine. Thanks for the view and comment. Hope it helped and was enjoyable.

[@johnsterner9200]

@@Captain_Yodelstein yeah man loved the video it was cool talking to ya. I never knew I could do that with a high jack. Great video man!

[@ВячеславСысоев-о9н]

Thanks! Great video! Greetings from Russia!

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Wow, ....really cool to see my video liked all the way from Russia. I appreciate the view and comment. Hopefully, the info from the video helps you out when you need it. Take care!

[@ma3ngj759]

That's an "A-fort" grade doing this simulation video💪Thank you...very informative‼️👍

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Glad you liked it. At 1 point I considered getting stuck for real...then I remembered how much work it is. Definitely a good way of getting unstuck, plus you get a good workout in and can skip the gym! 😆

[@ВладимирПугин-ъ3ь]

Смотрю вас уже второй год так подробно описали и применили . Если можно было поставить лайк второй раз ,я бы поставил не задумываясь . Оставляю комментарии чтоб побольше вас посмотрело людей.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

спасибо, мне приятны добрые слова. Мне пришлось перенести ваш комментарий в приложение-переводчик. это сработало достаточно хорошо, чтобы понять вашу точку зрения. еще раз спасибо за просмотр и комментарии. это очень ценится. Надеюсь, вам и дальше понравится контент.

[@bryanschneller4190]

Awesome demo!

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thank you, sir.

[@Joes-Adventures71]

Great video on how to do it.. Also I'm glad I have a winch.. 😂

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

LoL...right? Glad to an electric winch, but this method worked out for me for a long time. Best part about it is you get to skip a day a the gym! Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks.

[@MrJeepmarine]

Great video, thanks for the knowledge!

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Glad you found it helpful. Hopefully you can put the info to good use. Have fun out there getting your hands dirty!!!

[@timcapuchino3563]

Great job

[@baywarra]

Thhat 2nd reset chain is the masterpiece 👌 🍺🍺🍺

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

It's definitely a good kit and does what it's supposed to. Took some time to get used to. Thanks for the view and kind comment. Hopefully you'll find some of my other videos enjoyable also.

[@dwalrus7219]

Very clever good upload thanks

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thanks for the view and comment. Glad you liked it.

[@finleypatmalcolm]

Great job on the demonstration.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. I watched your videos, you still wheeling that Jeep?

[@finleypatmalcolm]

@@Captain_Yodelstein I live in Northern Alberta and that jeep is in Cape Breton. With this Covid thing happening, the government up here has us all in some state of lockdown and it difficult to travel. Sure miss it.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

@@finleypatmalcolm,well hopefully soon you'll be able to travel again and be reunited with your Jeep...😁

[@bltefft]

Oh, man, you nailed it. Great video!!!!

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

I appreciate the view and comment. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@machstem2536]

great video dude

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@dirtberger4533]

That's a sweet truck, thanks for the info 🏁👍😄.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thank you. I try to make my videos informative and entertaining. Hope you found it to be both.

[@dirtberger4533]

@@Captain_Yodelstein I did. !

[@wu64r]

Its just like 48 inch/hour 😀😀, nice video very informative, now i know that winching with a hilift jack need a lot work 👍👍

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thanks for the view and comment. Winching with the Hi-Lift is definitely a lot of work, but just think of it as a great workout!

[@Knower-of-all-things]

Great video. Thanks a lot.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

You're welcome, and thanks for watching.

[@carypeaden4147]

Good video. Thanks.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thank you for the view and comment. Glad you liked it.

[@danz1910]

Thanks for this, I could not understand how to use the 2 chains

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Glad you found it helpful. It really works pretty well, as long as you have some good footing so you can get leverage to pull the handle. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@danz1910]

@@Captain_Yodelstein it was an entertaining video, I just watched it again with my GF (we got stuck real bad last weekend and don't want to happen again! , so bought the same Hi lift as you and the winch kit)

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

@danz1910 , good deal, bud. It's definitely a handy tool to have on your rig. Get a little practice with it in a controlled situation so you're familiar with how it all works. Be sure to keep the jack lubed up also. It does not work when it's not lubed. Just keep a can of spray lube with you. Another cool thing about these jacks is that you can swap in the 60-inch bar as an upgrade. If you search "Hillbilly Row Machine" you can find a video on my old channel where I'm using the jack with winch kit while standing on ice. It's what inspired me to do a tutorial type video for this channel. Your off road trips will only get better now that you have a way to self recover. Have fun out there!

[@danz1910]

@@Captain_Yodelstein thanks so much for the tips! I see that if you don't have a solid non slippery work surface, it becomes a real work out. I'll bring some sand for sure during winter

[@mariolopez-ri8wd]

very nice video now i know how to use it

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thank you. Hopefully you'll be able to use it to get out of a sticky situation. Have fun, get dirty!

[@infernoleviathan8868]

Excelente video amigo! Muy interesante e informativo canal

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Gracias. Agradezco las amables palabras. Me alegra que lo hayas disfrutado. Espero que esta respuesta sea correcta, utilicé el traductor de Google...😆

[@eharris6347]

Always was told to keep a Come-along in a 4x4 Especially if planning to off road

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

@eharris6347 , it amazes me hiw many people go off-roading with no recovery gear at all, even worse is when they have no recovery points. Makes self recovery near impossible. Thanks for the view and comment. I hope you enjoyed it.

[@douglasrodrigues8361]

Sure glad I have a winch ! I fabricated a front hitch receiver welded to the front frame. The winch is mounted on a removable mounting plate to where the winch can be relocated to the rear hitch receiver. I have a 4 gauge hot wire running from the battery, through a 50 Amp replaceable fuse, along the top of the frame to the rear hitch with a quick electrical connection. The ground wire at the rear connection is bolted to the vehicle frame. I don't look forward to having to relocate the winch from the front hitch receiver to the rear hitch receiver because I sure dont want to carry the weight. Thinking of fabricating a sort of compact sled, of sorts, putting the winch on top of the plate with rope handles to pull it around to the back if needed.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

I have a very similar set up for my electric winch. I have a few videos in my library where I use it. Not sure what you run on your winch, but synthetic rope save quite a bit of weight compared to steel cable. Another way yo save weight is to run less cable on the drum. Thanks for the view and comment.

[@ITS305TIME]

Looks like that works better then the hand winch. My hand winch is near impossible to release with tension on it.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

I've used it many times...many many times...lol. It is effective but will wear you out.

[@mozartheart2958]

Thanks for the great content. I already have a hi lift jack, should I get a hand winch to make it easier to winch, or just get the Hi lift winching kit? Based on your experience, what is your advice?

[@bradwillis6457]

Why the extra Clevis on the end of your strap? Seems like that’s just more mass flying through the air if something breaks. Awesome video though. Thanks!!

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Well Brad...you gave me something to think about. Like I said in the video it's just the way I always did it and it's always been fine. But the added mass aspect of really got me thinking. I know the jack is the fuse in the system. Everything I use to rig it up is rated at least twice the working load of the jack. After reading your comment and question I really see no reason for the extra shackle. It's just 1 more unneeded peice of equipment. Thanks for watching and asking a very good question. I appreciate it.

[@jgomezorellano]

Thanks man!! How much is Hi lift like this?

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

The Hi-Lift can be found online for around $75 for the 48 inch model like in the video. To buy the 60 inch version is around $100. I replaced the bar on my 48 inch with a 60 inch bar, I have a video of that in my library. The winch kit is around $75. You'll need to buy 3/8 inch link chain which varies in prices depending on how long it is and the grade (strength) you get. I bought mine from Harbor Freight (discount tool store) for $20 (with coupon/normally $40) for 13 foot lengths. Now if you're more on a budget there are cheaper jacks out there. They're referred to as farm jacks...for lifting tractors in a field. Thing to remember is this, when you're stuck on the trail do you want to rely on something cheap to get you out? Hi-Lift has a reputation for being a great jack and it is. On a budget the Hi-Lift with winch kit is great for recovery, but I do prefer my electric winch because its not nearly as tiring to use! One last thing though, if you plan on offroading a Hi-Lift jack, in my opinion, is one of MUST HAVES for any rig.

[@jgomezorellano]

@@Captain_Yodelstein great answer and work. Thanks. In Argentina It cost around 150 for 48 ones, but You now, All things are expensive here

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

@@jgomezorellano always hard to tell what prices are going to be for folks that live elsewhere. They are well worth the investment though. It's a tool that can do multiple tasks. I appreciate the view and nice comments. Have a great day and go get your hands dirty!

[@rxs3016]

Thanks! 👍

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Hope it was helpful and enjoyable to watch.

[@jhassiv]

"just because that's how things work" - ain't that the truth

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

LoL...

[@timcapuchino3563]

Thank you

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

You're welcome, and thank you for the view. Hopefully you can use the info to get yourself recovered safely. Take care!

[@irush74]

I’m sold on that setup. What lengths of chains do you have?

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

I believe they are 19 feet. I bought them from Harbor Freight when I had a $19.99 coupon for them. It's 3/8" grade 43 trucker/towing chain. It has a stated 5400 pound work load which is right at the Hi-Lift jacks limit. Glad my video was a help to you. Thanks for watching.

[@equals-kl9hm]

A pair of "Come Alongs" from Harbor Freight works really well for this too. $100.00ish.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

I started out with a cheap come along years ago when I first got into offroading. It was okay had a lotbof issues with cable bind when putting a lot of pressure on it. But, using them in a pair....that might work pretty well. Might have to pick a couple up and give them another try. Would be nice not resetting every 48 inches of pulling!

[@equals-kl9hm]

@@Captain_Yodelstein or maybe a high lift plus come along? Be safe and happy trails!

[@derekhenderson9344]

Thanks for the video! Very informative! I have seen some videos where the setup is reverse from what your doing. For example the chain is hooked to the vehicle and the Jack is close to the vehicle with the base facing away. Seems to work the same. Any thoughts?

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thanks for the view and comment. I have seen it done the other way and in fact the instruction that came with the kit shows it done from the other way. I like doing it this way because I'm usually pulling myself out of the mud. By rigging it the way I do in this video I am usually not working in a mud hole...just do happens in this video my recovery point happened to be at the edge of one, go figure. I have never had an issue pulling like this. Never made sense to me to be pulling a vehicle out while walking in front of it as I pulled it out. As far as I can tell, as long as you're hooked securely to the stuck vehicle and a proper recovery point the jack doesn't know the difference of what point it's attached. Its just going to pull the chain as you jack. I'm sure there are instances for each hookup. This is the only method I've ever had to use. Hope this helps.

[@derekhenderson9344]

@@Captain_Yodelstein Thanks for the reply! Again, great video. Definitely the best one I’ve seen using the hi-lift jack with the winch kit. I’ll be using your method

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

@@derekhenderson9344 I appreciate that. Biggest thing to remember during any recovery is take your time. No sense rushing and making a mistake and breaking something or worse getting yourself or someone else hurt. Take it easy and go get your hands dirty.

[@derekhenderson9344]

And thanks to the person behind the camera for the zoom on the hooks at 9:10

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

@@derekhenderson9344 thats my younger brother. He helps me out on some of my videos. Definitely makes the process easier...lol. I'll let him know someone appreciates his camera work.

[@peterbrimhall6481]

F yeah buddy.

[@SA-fx4id]

I enjoyed the video. Thanks for posting it. I got a high lift and use it for many things. Pulling up posts. Jacking up one side of my wood shed to get to the rats underneath with my dogs (blocked up so it doesn't fall on them of course) . Recovery seems like another fine use for it. Pretty simple. Could you use say a 1/2" shackle in the hole of the large runner to hook a 3/8" chain up too or do you NEED to use the piece that goes over the nose and is secured with a bolt? Same goes for the bottom chain used to hold the main chain when letting off tension? Could I use just a shackle there too? I generally want to know if you need the kit or could make it work with some mechanical knowledge and common sense?

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thanks for the view and comment. It means a lot to me. I try hard to make my videos entertaining and informative. Hi-Lifts are a versatile tool for sure. Cool you get that much use out of it. Good questions. I wouldn't run a shackle through the hole of the lifting foot. The metal there is pretty thin and not sure how much weight it could support. To me you would definitely have to have something running over the top of the lifter. I took a look at the peice that holds the lifting chain to the foot. Its made from 3/16" steel and to my surprise it has a weld seam where it goes over the foot. With some metal working skills I'm sure that piece would be really easy to make. As far as attaching to the bottom, if you remove the base and run the shackle through the hole of the bar I'm sure that would be more than strong enough. The bar supports everything anyway. Biggest thing is making sure the kit you put together is made with material string enough to hold the weight. Hope my answer made sense and helped you out.

[@jeffroW0331]

Say what you want, but I don't trust chains one bit. I'd rather have a strap fail under tension than a chain. Still a good demonstration

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thanks. The chains can be sketchy. If I feel like I'm putting a lot of pressure on the setup, I generally throw some winch blankets over the chain and/or straps. The Hi-Lift jack is the "weak" point of the system, so it should stop well before a chain breaks. Any recovery can and is inherently dangerous, so got to take care while doing it. Hard to enjoy off-roading when your hurt or worse.

[@jeffroW0331]

@@Captain_Yodelstein good point. Shear pin fails at 7k#'s and I know you weren't using some junk chinese chains. So often I see people not throwing a blanket over their line, straps, or chains.. makes me cringe sometimes. Happy trails! Thanks for the reply 🇺🇸

[@kyleroenigk6530]

That hook is called a grab hook.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

To be 100% accurate, it is a clevis grab hook. After more research I have found out that "clevis" refers to the way the hook connects to the chain.... the "U" shape part at the top that the pin goes through. Thanks for watching and helping with some of the terminology I didn't quite get correct while making the video. Hopefully it still made sense and was helpful to ya.

[@geoffcrumblin9850]

Chain systems also require safety blankets, particularly when standing alongside. Your coupling hooks are not suited to haul on chain links, you can buy the correct ones, even have both. Otherwise OK.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thanks for the blanket recommendation. I'll start throwing one on my chain from now on. The weak link of the system is the jack itself. The safe working load limit of everything else used is well above what the jacks limit. Thanks for the view and comment.

[@overlandersnorthwest]

I had a chain break on recovery and it flung broke rear window. Do you have any safety measures for that?

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Good question. I have placed a jacket over the chain while winching before. It was when I was putting A LOT of pressure on the set up from a really good stuck! Winch blankets are pretty inexpensive as well. They have pockets in them to hold weight so when a cable/rope/chain breaks it deadens it and falls to the ground. Another option is looping a recovery strap or tree saver strap around the cable/rope/chain. I'll for sure have to do a video where I use a different ways of absorbing the energy from a snapped cable/rope/chain. I do have another video using an electric winch...but I can't remember if I used a winch blanket in that video or not. Basically anything fairly soft and light weight that can absorb the energy should work. You just need to slow it down and always make sure you're to the side of it. Got to stay out of harms way so you can continue to have fun. Hope what I said makes sense. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Here's a link to a video where I'm using a winch blanket. I start rigging it up at the 5 minute mark. Hope it helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJmyfnmleJKrpZY

[@stevejones7593]

Good rule of thumb, always hook to lowest point.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

You're already stuck in the mud, don't need to be stuck under a tree!

[@darrellroeters4951]

You added to the confusion.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

What specifically did you find confusing? I appreciate input and encourage constructive criticism. I've been wanting to redo this video because there are parts I'm not completely happy with so I'll take any advice on how to improve it.

[@darrellroeters4951]

@@Captain_Yodelstein started when you mentioned what chain did what then switching it.

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

@@darrellroeters4951, gotcha. That's one of the parts I'm not happy about. Was it that I misspoke, didn't show the chain hookups, explain each chains purpose, explain the process well enough or pretty all the above?

[@tlc79_pickup]

👏🔥💯

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

Thank you!

[@anthonymauger9388]

Get out of jail (ditch ) gear ,bit boggy, great video not fast but good gear

[@jeffherring6279]

Just buy a winch for crying out load

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

I have one...and it's great! I started out with the Hi-Lift due to not being able to afford an electric winch. Wanted to make this video to show how to use the Hi-Lift as a winch for those that may not be able to afford an electric either. But yeah, 100% agree with ya....if you can afford an electric winch it's a much better way to go. Still carry my Hi-Lift setup though as a back up plan.