Re: Jacks and Stands .... [message #326814 is a reply to message #326813] |
Wed, 06 December 2017 17:37 |
Carl S.
Messages: 4186 Registered: January 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ.
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Carl S. wrote on Wed, 06 December 2017 16:31I have had my coach weighed a number of years back at the GMCMI in Pueblo. All six wheels have within a few pounds of 2000# on them. I use an older Craftsman 3.5-ton floor jack to jack it up, the front in the center of the crossmember, and the back under the bogie frames, one side at a time. It is a chore to lift it at those points even though the 6000# rated jack is 'only' lifting 4000# at those points.
I also carry a 6-ton bottle jack and one of these: http://appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/955 along with one of these: http://appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/1080
I recently had to use the jack hook and the stubby two-stage jack to get the coach up when I blew a hole in an air line, and was glad I had them with me.
For jack stands, I use a pair of 3-ton units for the front and a pair of 6-tons for the rear.
Just what I do.
For emailers, that should read: All six wheels have within a few pounds of 2000# on them.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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