Trailer jack question?
#2
Le Mans Master
Charley don't jack it if you only are changing 1 tire. make a simple ramp out of a couple of 2x8's stacked up. Drive tire not being changed up ont the ramp. the second tire will automatically be pulled up off the ground.
Tip; break lugs loose prior to lifting.
If you are changing both tires on one side, you can use a 3 to 5 ton bottle jack.
Jack point will be up to you as you don't mention if you have torsion axles or leaf springs.
I keep a dedicated bottle jack,fourway, and roadside safety reflectors in each of my trailers
Tip; break lugs loose prior to lifting.
If you are changing both tires on one side, you can use a 3 to 5 ton bottle jack.
Jack point will be up to you as you don't mention if you have torsion axles or leaf springs.
I keep a dedicated bottle jack,fourway, and roadside safety reflectors in each of my trailers
#3
Safety Car
Thread Starter
Thanks. I should clarify. I don't have a current issue... I am trying to figure out if I should cary a jack or something like an easy jack so I can change a tire if needed.
Charley
Charley
Last edited by Charley Hoyt; 08-29-2015 at 12:23 AM.
#4
Melting Slicks
I've use this one on a couple trailers, nice and light weight.
You could do the same thing with 2 x 6's.
#5
Team Owner
I have a ramp similar to the one in the Amazon link. It works very well; just make sure you loosen the wheel lugs first or use a battery-powered impact wrench.
Do you not have a floor jack in your trailer? Harbor Freight has some relatively inexpensive aluminum ones and they don't weigh very much. They will lift a car a good 17" and that would be enough for getting a trailer tire off the ground.
I also keep a 30" long 1x8 board in the trailer so the jack can have a flat surface or in case the ground is soft dirt or gravel.
Do you not have a floor jack in your trailer? Harbor Freight has some relatively inexpensive aluminum ones and they don't weigh very much. They will lift a car a good 17" and that would be enough for getting a trailer tire off the ground.
I also keep a 30" long 1x8 board in the trailer so the jack can have a flat surface or in case the ground is soft dirt or gravel.
#6
Melting Slicks
#7
Safety Car
Thread Starter
Charlie, definitely get some kind of a jack.
I've use this one on a couple trailers, nice and light weight.
You could do the same thing with 2 x 6's.
Thanks Bill, that is the type of solution I am looking for. Something light that I can mount in the trailer and not worry about it.
Amazon.com: Trailer Aid Plus Tandem Tire Changing Ramp: Automotive
I've use this one on a couple trailers, nice and light weight.
You could do the same thing with 2 x 6's.
Thanks Bill, that is the type of solution I am looking for. Something light that I can mount in the trailer and not worry about it.
Amazon.com: Trailer Aid Plus Tandem Tire Changing Ramp: Automotive
I have a ramp similar to the one in the Amazon link. It works very well; just make sure you loosen the wheel lugs first or use a battery-powered impact wrench.
Do you not have a floor jack in your trailer? Harbor Freight has some relatively inexpensive aluminum ones and they don't weigh very much.
Do you not have a floor jack in your trailer? Harbor Freight has some relatively inexpensive aluminum ones and they don't weigh very much.
There are several light weight solutions that I am considering: Trailer-aid, Andersen Rapid jack, Baylock EZ jack, etc. I am hoping to hear experiences for each.
Here are some picture of my car, so you can see it is too low for a normal jack.
Here are some picture of it on the air jacks
Thanks for the help,
Charley
#8
Race Director
Nice looking Radical. I would pick-up a snap on battery operated 1/2" gun to have just in case. It will make the tire change a lot easier on you.