[Rhodes22-list] proper jack for changing tire

[sail tds.net]

Hank,

If you raise from the frame most of the raising of the jack is used up in
merely overcoming the action of the springs.  My jack fits quit snugly under
the frame and  at full extension the tire is slightly raised but not
sufficient to remove or replace. The jack I am using is a standard two ton
jack with the appropriate amt. of  extension.  Thanks anyways...

Fair winds,

>>ron<<

S/V Serenity

On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 7:34 PM, Hank <hnw555 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Use a piece of 2x6 (or several pieces) to raise the jack up higher before
> you jack up under the frame.
>
> Hank
>
> On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 7:18 PM, sail tds.net <sail at tds.net> wrote:
>
> > Noticed that one of my tires on my single axel triad trailer was quite
> low.
> > I went to use my bottle jack to raise it up in order to take the wheel
> and
> > tire to the garage.  Low and behold there is not enough room to get the
> > jack
> > under the spring hanger or the axel because it is a dropped axel.  When I
> > attempted to raise it on the frame the bottle jack would not go high
> > enough.  I finally solved the problem by using my 3 ton floor jack and
> > lifting the axel. Glad that Serenity was sitting in my driveway. I sure
> > don't want to take my floor jack with me when I'm travelling and I was
> > wondering if anyone has an answer.  Sure glad this did not happen on my
> way
> > back to NH from FL.
> >
> > --
> > Fair winds,
> >
> > >>ron<<
> > S/V Serenity
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Fair winds,

>>ron<<
S/V Serenity
Gulfport, FL