Hi-Lift Jack Handle Keeper

Part #: HK-B or HK-R

My Daystar handle keeper finally rotted away after many years and I needed to replace it before going on a long trip to the mountains. One thing I didn't like about the Daystar keeper was that for me to operate the Hi-lift jack properly I needed to take the handle keeper completely off the Jack. This was difficult since I have the clevis hook installed on the end of the Hi-Lift Jack. I would need to take off the clevis, then take the keeper off every time I needed to use the Jack. Even if I pushed it all the way up, it would just catch the top of the jack handle. This time I decided to go with the Hi-Lift version which I could take off with the clevis hook in place. I did read some bad reviews about the rubber quality deteroriating rather quickly. I haven't seen any changes in the month since I installed it (March 2021), but I think the difference is not having it mounted over the top of the engine.

The Hi-Lift Handle-Keeper holds the Hi-Lift jack handle to the upright steel bar, keeping it in place when not in use and eliminating rattling during transportation and storage.
Crafted from rugged polyurethane material
Easily slips on and off for quick, no hassle removal when you need to use your jack
Unique design allows Handle-Keeper to be removed without taking off the top clamp-clevis
Molded in black or Red

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Installation:
1. The Hi-Lift Jack Handle keeper is designed to fit over the clevis hook on the end of the Hi-Lift Jack. The Handle Keeper has a specific profile to fit over the clevis and jack shaft.
2. Aligne the holder with the end of the Hi-Lift and slide it over the clevis and then over the end of the handle. Yep, pretty difficult there. It will be a little snug going over the clevis, but it will slide down easily over the Hi-Lift Shaft and handle.
Some installed pictures. I pushed the handle keeper down to where the mount is on my Jeep, but you could leave it in place up near the top. It is definately looser than the Daystar handle keeper that I had installed earlier.

Hi-Lift Jack Company

46 W. Spring Street
Bloomfield, Indiana 47424 - USA

Phone: 812-384-4441

www.hi-lift.com

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This page last updated: 10-Apr-2021

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