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...
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Grit dog wrote:klutchdust wrote:
Trailer axles are not solid, they are pipe. Notice the wiring that travels through some applications. Schedule 80 is common.
I was referring to the accepted terminology of "solid axle" where both wheels are rigidly connected to each other.
Just for clarity, as I thought that was a commonly used term. Has nothing to do with whether the axle is tubular or not.:S
In the field of heavy mechanics and machinery the term solid axle and straight axle mean different things. To the layman saying "solid axle" it shows me they know not what they speak of. Trailer axles are straight axles. Then you get into the torsion axles. :S
When you read comments on forums you can figure out quickly who has actually wrenched on a vehicle and who changed a tire a few times.
If lifting a trailer to change a tire will somehow magically twist or torque the frame then explain how using the leveling jacks at a campsite or driving onto those plastic wedges or boards and having it sit there a week doesn't damage anything.
LOL. We have chained axles up and driven safely many miles without damage to anything. knowing what you are doing makes the difference.
