How do you like your Stable-Lift?
Recently we talked with some TCers who had a Stable-Lift and raved about it. This topic has been visited before. But I had difficulty separating what was based on experience from what was not. I w...
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I have had a Stable-Lift since about 2005. I installed it myself. I have never had a problem of any kind with it. I have hit two boulders with it at least three or four times, in my own driveway. It skinned the paint, but that was all.
Your ground clearance may be reduced by 1-1/2-inches. I have never once had issues with ground clearance, but I do not travel off road. I have and do travel on secondary roads, including forestry.
I really can't think of anything about it I do not like. I replaced hydraulic jacks with my lift, so the cost was a bit more, but for me well worth it. It is great if you load or unload your TC in strong winds. Absolutely great when off the truck, especially if you use the three braces it comes with. It is as solid as if it were on a solid foundation. It is very solid on soft terrain, like sand. You can put pads under the hoop, but I have never found it necessary. Uneven ground is no problem.
There are four saddles that bolt under the truck, typically to the frame. When the lift is up, and in the saddles, the truck frame is sandwiched between the frame and TC. The lift is mounted with 6 to 8 bolts on each side on the TC. To my knowledge, there is not another tiedown as strong. You have the option of not using the saddles, and continue to use your existing tiedowns.
I have made numerous post on this subject. If you do a search, use the Advanced search so you can read posts over a year old.
If I had elec jacks, and was comfortable with them, I do not know if I would spend the money. I can honestly say without reservation, the lift with its hoop is much more stable, and the four individual jacks do not begin to compare when loading in the wind, or using the TC when off loaded.
If you have any specific questions, I will try to answer.
Wayne
Your ground clearance may be reduced by 1-1/2-inches. I have never once had issues with ground clearance, but I do not travel off road. I have and do travel on secondary roads, including forestry.
I really can't think of anything about it I do not like. I replaced hydraulic jacks with my lift, so the cost was a bit more, but for me well worth it. It is great if you load or unload your TC in strong winds. Absolutely great when off the truck, especially if you use the three braces it comes with. It is as solid as if it were on a solid foundation. It is very solid on soft terrain, like sand. You can put pads under the hoop, but I have never found it necessary. Uneven ground is no problem.
There are four saddles that bolt under the truck, typically to the frame. When the lift is up, and in the saddles, the truck frame is sandwiched between the frame and TC. The lift is mounted with 6 to 8 bolts on each side on the TC. To my knowledge, there is not another tiedown as strong. You have the option of not using the saddles, and continue to use your existing tiedowns.
I have made numerous post on this subject. If you do a search, use the Advanced search so you can read posts over a year old.
If I had elec jacks, and was comfortable with them, I do not know if I would spend the money. I can honestly say without reservation, the lift with its hoop is much more stable, and the four individual jacks do not begin to compare when loading in the wind, or using the TC when off loaded.
If you have any specific questions, I will try to answer.
Wayne
