3 ton floor jack [message #320291] |
Tue, 11 July 2017 09:45 |
joewilly
Messages: 40 Registered: April 2016 Location: Victor,Ia
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can anyone tell me if a 3 ton floor jack is heavy/safe enough to lift the front end of the Royale?
3 ton jack stands?
what do most of you use?
thanks Joe
Joe Williams
1978 Royale rear twin
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Re: 3 ton floor jack [message #320298 is a reply to message #320291] |
Tue, 11 July 2017 13:43 |
Carl S.
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I use a 15 year old Craftsman 3-1/2 ton floor jack and a pair of 4-ton jack stands for the front, 6-ton jack stands for the rear.
Even with the 3.5 ton jack, it is a job to lift the front from the center, or either side from the bogie frame.
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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Re: 3 ton floor jack [message #320313 is a reply to message #320291] |
Wed, 12 July 2017 09:05 |
midlf
Messages: 2212 Registered: July 2007 Location: SE Wisc. (Palmyra)
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joewilly wrote on Tue, 11 July 2017 09:45can anyone tell me if a 3 ton floor jack is heavy/safe enough to lift the front end of the Royale?
3 ton jack stands?
what do most of you use?
thanks Joe
These home made jackstands are good for at least 12 tons. Inexpensive, stable, secure.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5461-12-ton-jack-stands.html
A number of GMC'ers have made these. I've been using these for over 30 years.
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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Re: [GMCnet] 3 ton floor jack [message #320320 is a reply to message #320316] |
Wed, 12 July 2017 10:33 |
midlf
Messages: 2212 Registered: July 2007 Location: SE Wisc. (Palmyra)
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emerystora wrote on Wed, 12 July 2017 09:45Looks great Steve.
Very similar to what I made way back in 1970 to use with my Travco motorhome.
I used old full size 2x4 lumber from a remodel of an 1880 house, probably oak.
I didn't glue the joints but they work well 47 years later. They have 2 nails at each end.
Your write up will make it easy for GMCers to make them.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO
Makes no difference between a nail and glue or two nails at each end. The glue/nails only serves to keep them alighned and together. Once the load is on them they aren't going anywhere. The album is a JWID thing and shows a basic design. There can be many modifications and personalization possible.
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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