I am in agreement that the factory jack is a P.O.S. Mine bent after one use as well.
I'm going to start looking for a replacement before I go on anymore runs. Suggestions?
I just use a 4 ton bottle jack. It is pretty small and easy to stow. There is also a smaller 2 ton that would work but it isnt that tall so you have to block it to get the wheels off the ground.
There is no good lift spot that I know of on a stock LR3 for a hi lift.
I can confirm that my suspension still operates with the tailgate open. But not with one of the other doors open.