Jacking For Tire Change
Seems there is a lot of controversy over where to place a jack on a 2-axle travel trailer to change a single tire or service wheel bearings. Experts say under the U-bolt plate is not OK because of the...
Forum Discussion
BB_TX wrote:
Between the U bolts is not going to bend an axle. People have been doing that for ages and I don’t remember anyone ever saying they bent their axle. Gets the tire off the ground with least amount of lift. If anyone thinks otherwise please tell me the physics of how that will bend the axle.
They make special “cradles” to fit bottle jacks for that purpose if you want extra support. I never used one.
I would be more concerned about using a ramp putting double the normal weight on the other one tire, wheel, and axle.
I wouldn't have the least worry about either method....
It's about necessity or convenience.
Side of the road flat tire, if I have enough lumber or rocks to ramp up and change a tire, that may be the most efficient.
Repair or service work in a controlled environment, or if nothing available to ramp up for a quick tire change, then jacking and/or jack stands under axle and/or frame may be the best option.
Glad my kids won't be asking how to change a tire when they get older.....
That's like one of the top 5 things that men should know how to do...right behind, spitting, farmer blow their nose, change the oil in the car and pick out a hot chick at 100 yds out!
