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Boband4
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Jun 05, 2019

Support while wheels are off

I need to take the wheels in to have new tires intalled. I am trying to figure a way to support the trailer with all 4 wheels off. I would like to make it in 1 trip, that is why I want to do all 4 at once. I don't want to use the stab jacks to support it without the wheels. Any suggeztions on how best to support the trailer while all 4 wheels are off?

17 Replies

  • Cheap jack stands from harbor freight (hazard fraught) if you want to do it yourself.
  • Unless the tires have failed...take the whole thing into the shop.

    If you are blocking off 4-5 of their work bays, they will get you in and out quick.
  • I bought 4 Dexstar rims from Etrailer. Then I just took them in to have new tires put on. At the same time, I had them install metal stems and add tire beads. At home, I used the Trailer Aid to change each tire. Now, I have an extra set of rims for the next time.
  • austinjenna wrote:
    I took the whole fiver to the tire shop, they had a parking lot adjacent to it then took off 1 tire at a time, rolled it into the place let them change it and just repeated those steps.
    This would be best. This was not a option when I changed tires on the seasonal. I took two tires at a time off to have them changed. Was not cofortable having all 4 tires off at one time for stability.
  • I took the whole fiver to the tire shop, they had a parking lot adjacent to it then took off 1 tire at a time, rolled it into the place let them change it and just repeated those steps.
  • Prop up the frame on RR ties which can be cut to any length for best support. Slip 2 x 4's between the ties and the frame as needed.
    Actually full size cement blocks should work just as well.
  • Is taking the trailer in to let them change tires an option?

    If not, support the TT with quality jack stands on the frame or as close to the hub as possible. Flexing the axles can create a camber issue.