[Rhodes22-list] proper jack for changing tire

[Hank]

Then drive the tire onto the 2x6 so the jack will fit under the spring.

On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 8:09 PM, sail tds.net <sail at tds.net> wrote:

> 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
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