Raising a 5th wheel without a jack
I'm thinking about using a "Trailer Aid" type device to raise my 5th wheel when I repack the bearings this spring but I want to make sure it's safe for the trailer and axle to do so. Does anyone kn...
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pyoung47 wrote:
I'm not sure there is a good way. I believe there is a caveat against jacking on the axle tube since it may collapse. Jacking on the frame is sometimes tough if you are not on concrete. I roll one wheel onto three 2 x 8's. The patented device appears a bit precarious to me. I always hook to the truck for stability.
The axle tube on a std leaf spring suspension will not collapse from jacking against it. Nor will the jacks cup cause the axle to collapse or bend.
Axle makers warn not to jack under the axle tube as some newby not knowing where to place the jack may jack out toward the center of the axle bending the axle (too much camber bow).
Jacking under the end of the axle tube close to the U bolt is only lifting the weight the tire is holding....not the whole side of the trailer.
