Discovered a broken spring pack when we arrived at the campground. Called a local RV place and obtained a replacement. Now, to replace it my BIL thought we could pull the other wheel up on a ramp he has and with one of my two bottle jacks we could work the broken one off for replacement.I would rather jack the frame up on that side and, with the wheel removed, replace it.We're both mechanically inclined and have the tools necessary, including lots of 2X12, 4X4 and 6X6 wood to crib the frame up.What are your thoughts as to the best method?TIA.P.S. just wish I had brought my impact gun and power ratchet!

I agree, try to support the frame in front and back of the wheels so there isnt weight on the opposite axle. Break the lugs loose, jack under the axle close to the wheel and get it off, then lower the jack slowly and find the spot where it loosens up. There will be a point where the pressure is off the bolts. You want the system sort of floating with no real load on the other axle.

rjxj wrote:I agree, try to support the frame in front and back of the wheels so there isnt weight on the opposite axle. Break the lugs loose, jack under the axle close to the wheel and get it off, then lower the jack slowly and find the spot where it loosens up. There will be a point where the pressure is off the bolts. You want the system sort of floating with no real load on the other axle.X2!

You want both axles hanging from the frame on that side as a minimum.Yes jack the frame and build the cribbing for support while you work.

You may also want something like a floor jack under that axle so it doesn't fall and slam down because of the weight on the axles on the other side of the rig.

smkettner wrote:You want both axles hanging from the frame on that side as a minimum.Yes jack the frame and build the cribbing for support while you work.X2 and like rjxj said, support the axil you are working on with a jack. Ideally, a floor jack, but being at camp you most likely don't have one. You may have to improvise. Thoroughly think your plan through and be careful.

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azrving
Explorer
Jun 13, 2016
You may also want something like a floor jack under that axle so it doesn't fall and slam down because of the weight on the axles on the other side of the rig.
time2roll
Nomad
Jun 13, 2016
You want both axles hanging from the frame on that side as a minimum.
Yes jack the frame and build the cribbing for support while you work.
rhagfo
Explorer III
Jun 13, 2016
rjxj wrote:
I agree, try to support the frame in front and back of the wheels so there isnt weight on the opposite axle. Break the lugs loose, jack under the axle close to the wheel and get it off, then lower the jack slowly and find the spot where it loosens up. There will be a point where the pressure is off the bolts. You want the system sort of floating with no real load on the other axle.

X2!
azrving
Explorer
Jun 13, 2016
I agree, try to support the frame in front and back of the wheels so there isnt weight on the opposite axle. Break the lugs loose, jack under the axle close to the wheel and get it off, then lower the jack slowly and find the spot where it loosens up. There will be a point where the pressure is off the bolts. You want the system sort of floating with no real load on the other axle.

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