Proper Jacking method for dual axle trailer

prichardson wrote:
When placing the jack, position it under the spring pad or the trailer frame. DO NOT place under the axle inboard or outboard of the spring pad or frame mount if a torsion axle.

Good point, forgot to mention that.

If you have overslung axles (axle tubes underneath the springs) you will be putting the jack and block of wood under the U-bolts which of course are rounded. You have to be careful to the jack and block of wood centered directly under the U-bolts so it won't slip to one side.

When placing the jack, position it under the spring pad or the trailer frame. DO NOT place under the axle inboard or outboard of the spring pad or frame mount if a torsion axle.

We have a Trailer-aid from CW. You pull up or back up the good tire onto the aid and change the flat tire for your spare. We got lucky the first time we used it. We called a gas station with a mechanic to make sure they could fix the tire (Sunday morning). Once he was told we had a means to take off the tire in a few minutes he sent out his mobile unit to repair the tire on the spot. The whole delay from start to finish was 35 minutes. Next time it happened was right in front of a tire repair and that turned out to be a bad valve.

I have jacked mine several times to change wheels, adjust the brakes and to grease them.
I use a bottle jack and put it under the shackle that holds the axle.

Jack L

I recently bought a dual ram bottle jack. Collapsed height is only 7" and extends to 14" and will fit under an axle with a flat tire. Regular bottle jacks are too tall. $23 on Amazon. If jacking up an axle, you must be very careful not to damage anything - use a block of wood on top of the jack. Can also be used for doing your brakes and bearings at home.

There are other methods like using the Anderson leveler ramp to raise an axle high enough to get the wheel off.

I haven't jacked a two-axle, ever
Trailer Aid Plus

More or less just like your car. I carry a bottle Jack for such an occasion. I had to actually use it once and it worked just fine for me.