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Anyone ever put their GMCs on jack stands while not using it?
I'm thinking about keeping my new super expensive tires off the ground when not in use so I can actually have them last since my GMC bankrupted me!! lol
My cheap tires got flat spotted after not driving them for many mths. Which is crazy, but this summer in az was HOT and I know for a fact those junky tires I had which had less then 300 miles on them were ruined because they sat and got flat spotted cause of heat and weight. I want to put the GMC on jackstands, has anyone done the same? Any pointers?

***"Gettin There"-1973 23' Sequoia- Michael, Onans smell, "Go solar/wind power!"

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Re: Jack Stands [message #150496 is a reply to message #150487] Wed, 23 November 2011 05:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I don't see where it should pose a problem as mine was stored that way in the past while I was working on mechanical refurbishments.

Just be careful in jacking up the front end from the center so you do not crack the windshields, and be sure to place any jack stands on portions of the frame where there are more than just a single layer of metal as the frame rails will bend from the weight of the coach .

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Re: [GMCnet] Jack Stands [message #150497 is a reply to message #150487] Wed, 23 November 2011 06:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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That was the only way I ever stored mine.

On Tue, Nov 22, 2011 at 10:25 PM, Michael <radioactive626@msn.com> wrote:

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> Anyone ever put their GMCs on jack stands while not using it?
> I'm thinking about keeping my new super expensive tires off the ground
> when not in use so I can actually have them last since my GMC bankrupted
> me!! lol
> My cheap tires got flat spotted after not driving them for many mths.
> Which is crazy, but this summer in az was HOT and I know for a fact those
> junky tires I had which had less then 300 miles on them were ruined because
> they sat and got flat spotted cause of heat and weight. I want to put the
> GMC on jackstands, has anyone done the same? Any pointers?
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Re: Jack Stands [message #151154 is a reply to message #150487] Wed, 30 November 2011 22:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I thought more people would of replied Sad I think I'll look under it to see where I can keep it up in the air when not in use.

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Re: [GMCnet] Jack Stands [message #151158 is a reply to message #151154] Wed, 30 November 2011 23:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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under the bogies is the only way

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=2271

I do this every time I park it

gene


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> see where I can keep it up in the air when not in use.
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Re: Jack Stands [message #151165 is a reply to message #150487] Thu, 01 December 2011 05:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Mine is on jack stands right now. On the rear they are under the bogey mount and in the front they are under the part of the frame where the front stub slides into the main frame. If i recall correctly it is doubled and boxed there. I put the jackstands on a pieces of treated 2x12 to keep them from sinking in the rock and to make them more stable.

Mark

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Re: Jack Stands [message #151254 is a reply to message #150487] Thu, 01 December 2011 21:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Mr.RadioActive wrote on Tue, 22 November 2011 23:25

Anyone ever put their GMCs on jack stands while not using it?
I'm thinking about keeping my new super expensive tires off the ground when not in use so I can actually have them last since my GMC bankrupted me!! lol
My cheap tires got flat spotted after not driving them for many mths. Which is crazy, but this summer in az was HOT and I know for a fact those junky tires I had which had less then 300 miles on them were ruined because they sat and got flat spotted cause of heat and weight. I want to put the GMC on jackstands, has anyone done the same? Any pointers?


Try these:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5461

You can make them any height you want. Just pay attention that the frame must be supported where it is doubled up (by the bogies or where the front subframe meets the side rails) or under the bogie, or under the front main cross member (the one with the front engine mount on it).

Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI

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Re: Jack Stands [message #151264 is a reply to message #150487] Thu, 01 December 2011 22:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Those look awesome! But I think I'll try to go and buy some jack stands from Harbor. Now that I know where to put them. I bought white wheel covers today so my new tires, have a nice new home! lol

***"Gettin There"-1973 23' Sequoia- Michael, Onans smell, "Go solar/wind power!"

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Re: Jack Stands [message #151268 is a reply to message #151264] Thu, 01 December 2011 22:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Mr.RadioActive wrote on Thu, 01 December 2011 22:26

Those look awesome! But I think I'll try to go and buy some jack stands from Harbor. Now that I know where to put them. I bought white wheel covers today so my new tires, have a nice new home! lol


Jack stands from Horror Freight are OK I guess, IF I WAS NEVER GOING TO CRAWL UNDER A VEHICLE SUPPORTED ON THEM. I do shop at HF, but never for something my life depended on. If you have a power saw you can make a set for next to nothing in the amount of time it will probably take to get to HF and back. My apologies for being somewhat strident on this but I have had a vehicle fall off jackstands. I encourage you to read ALL my comments on the photosite as to why I build these the way I do.

Steve Southworth
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Re: Jack Stands [message #151269 is a reply to message #151268] Thu, 01 December 2011 22:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The stands you have are awesome!
I'm never crawling under the RV with the jack stands. Its just to keep the tires off the ground.

***"Gettin There"-1973 23' Sequoia- Michael, Onans smell, "Go solar/wind power!"

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Re: [GMCnet] Jack Stands [message #151301 is a reply to message #151268] Fri, 02 December 2011 09:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Mr.RadioActive wrote on Thu, 01 December 2011 22:26
> Those look awesome! But I think I'll try to go and buy some jack stands from Harbor. Now that I know where to put them. I bought white wheel covers today so my new tires, have a nice new home! lol


Jack stands from Horror Freight are OK I guess, IF I WAS NEVER GOING TO CRAWL UNDER A VEHICLE SUPPORTED ON THEM.  I do shop at HF, but never for something my life depended on.  If you have a power saw you can make a set for next to nothing in the amount of time it will probably take to get to HF and back.  My apologies for being somewhat strident on this but I have had a vehicle fall off jackstands.  I encourage you to read ALL my comments on the photosite as to why I build these the way I do.
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Re: Jack Stands [message #151384 is a reply to message #150487] Fri, 02 December 2011 21:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Mr.RadioActive wrote on Tue, 22 November 2011 22:25

Anyone ever put their GMCs on jack stands while not using it?
I'm thinking about keeping my new super expensive tires off the ground when not in use so I can actually have them last since my GMC bankrupted me!! lol
My cheap tires got flat spotted after not driving them for many mths. Which is crazy, but this summer in az was HOT and I know for a fact those junky tires I had which had less then 300 miles on them were ruined because they sat and got flat spotted cause of heat and weight. I want to put the GMC on jackstands, has anyone done the same? Any pointers?


It may make you feel better but it is a total waste of time and money. BTW it is more common that new tires flat spot even after a week of being static.

Bob de Kruyff
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Re: Jack Stands [message #151386 is a reply to message #150487] Fri, 02 December 2011 21:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Perhaps we all do things to ease our mind! It maybe a waste of time, but I'm sure taking the motorhomes weight off the tires when not in use sure can't hurt.

***"Gettin There"-1973 23' Sequoia- Michael, Onans smell, "Go solar/wind power!"

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Re: Jack Stands [message #151389 is a reply to message #151386] Fri, 02 December 2011 22:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The trick is to keep those tires rolling. That will keep them round. I rotate 2 tires out with new ones every two years. I may be super cautious but I will not run tires 6 years old. I never block the coach for storage.
Just what helps make my life good. Ive blown 2 engines but have never had a flat. Very Happy
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Re: Jack Stands [message #151391 is a reply to message #150487] Fri, 02 December 2011 22:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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How often should the coaches tires be rotated?

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Re: Jack Stands [message #151400 is a reply to message #151391] Fri, 02 December 2011 23:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Mr.RadioActive wrote on Fri, 02 December 2011 22:30

How often should the coaches tires be rotated?


You got me. I don't keep them long enough to need rotation.
dan

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Re: Jack Stands [message #151405 is a reply to message #151391] Fri, 02 December 2011 23:27 Go to previous message
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Mr.RadioActive wrote on Fri, 02 December 2011 22:30

How often should the coaches tires be rotated?


I recommend weekly. About 100 miles is a good number for a local trip. <GRIN>

Steve Southworth
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