Jacking a 5'er with a bottle jack
Does anyone have information on where I can get a U-shaped saddle that will fit on top of my bottle jack for jacking up my trailer? I know not to place the jack toward the center of the axle. I plac...
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My springs are located on top of the axles also, so years ago I purchased a spring perch (I think that's what it's called) from a local commercial trailer supply store. Cost about $5.00.
Now if I have to use a bottle jack, I just place the perch under the axle, where it perfectly conforms to the axle, and place the bottle jack on the flat surface of the perch. Placement of the bottle jack directly under the axle is important so the perch doesn't slip around the axle.
I use this when I inspect wheel bearings at home and for the one tire failure I had on the road with no issues. If I use my floor jack at home, it has four tabs on the lifting plate that cradle the axle.
Mike
Now if I have to use a bottle jack, I just place the perch under the axle, where it perfectly conforms to the axle, and place the bottle jack on the flat surface of the perch. Placement of the bottle jack directly under the axle is important so the perch doesn't slip around the axle.
I use this when I inspect wheel bearings at home and for the one tire failure I had on the road with no issues. If I use my floor jack at home, it has four tabs on the lifting plate that cradle the axle.
Mike
