where do you put your jack
I posted the question a couple of days ago about what jack is best in lifting a 5er. Now, a bigger question is, where do you put the jack and the lift point. I've read several debates on this on the ...
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I have had to change a couple tires by the side of the road, compliments of Carlisle China ST tires. :) I put my 10 ton bottle jack under the axle U-bolts, but not on the axle tubing itself.
Trying to jack the frame high enough to allow a person to remove the tire would require extensive frame support and a very high lift jack. And I wouldn't do it anyway for fear of putting excessive stress on a single point of the frame.
And yes, my manual says to never use a jack on the axle. IMO another CYA statement insisted upon by the lawyers.
Trying to jack the frame high enough to allow a person to remove the tire would require extensive frame support and a very high lift jack. And I wouldn't do it anyway for fear of putting excessive stress on a single point of the frame.
And yes, my manual says to never use a jack on the axle. IMO another CYA statement insisted upon by the lawyers.
