Jacking
Hi again. Have a flat on right rear, trailer weight in the 5500# range. I want to lift on the frame close to the axle but all the suspension parts are in the way, in line with the frame rail. All the ...
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ol Bombero-JC wrote:rhagfo wrote:goducks10 wrote:
Put the jack under the axle where the springs are attached. You will only need to jack up the axle about 1"-1'1/2" to get the tire off the ground.
It's no different than driving over a 1-1/2" bump in the road.
X2, X3, X4, X5 this is the best way to jack for flat replacement! I always carry a bottle jack with me.
Negats on the X2, X3, X4, X5.
Check what your owner's manual says. Then your axle manufacturer.
You have two options:
1. Follow their (mfgr) recommendations. (Jack under the frame).
.......OR......
2. Follow 'suggestions' by folks on an internet forum.
(They know you and your mechanical abilities, don't they?)
Sure, jacking under the spring perch may work OK....and if you cause -or have- a problem the "X" posters will "warranty" their methods, right!?..:h
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Well way too many post on "Where do I find a manual for my 5er"
Sorry this is a "Common Sense" question. The safest strongest lift point for any trailer axles is directly under the axle spring attachment point.
To read some post on axles and springs many think the first rock in the road will bend your axles like a pretzel.
I don't like the wheel lift, I carry a 12 ton, bottle jack, why 12 ton? More than enough and it has a large base.
