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05-17-2020, 08:19 AM #1
Dexter axle 311BHS
I’m going to be performing my first EZ lube service myself and I am not mechanically inclined. I’ve watched a few videos of how to do it, and it seems easy, but my confusion is with regard to lifting each individual tire because I have seen/read so many different ways of doing it.
I was going to lift the rv tire by the frame and chalk the wheels on the other side and then put Jackstands under for safety. I was NOT going to attach it to the truck.
But then I have read where some people lifted the tire by way of a jack directly under the hanger and then I have read where some people attached the camper to the truck. I’m a little confused since I’ve never done this and I would appreciate any feedback because I don’t want to do any damage.
Thanks
Matt
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05-17-2020, 08:29 AM #2
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05-17-2020, 08:37 AM #3
Thanks. I’m sure I’m over thinking it. I currently have it auto leveled in my driveway. I have a 12 ton bottle jack that I was going to place under the U-bolt and then just slightly jack it up enough to get tire to spin and then use jackstands.
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2022 Imagine 2800BH
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05-17-2020, 08:48 AM #4
That works, but where would you put the jack stands? There is limited space by the u-bolts to place a jack and jack stands. The frame is fairly high and typical size jack stands dont usually reach the frame. This jack/jack stand combo easily fits where it needs to go and has the added benefit of the safety aspect of a jack stand. It also works well if you need to change a flat tire, I bring mine with me for that purpose.
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05-17-2020, 09:16 AM #5Matt, Trish, Conner & Ethan
2022 Imagine 2800BH
2022 Ram 3500 Laramie
Both Retired USAF
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05-17-2020, 09:25 AM #62023 Momentum 398M-R
2023 Ford F-450
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05-17-2020, 09:27 AM #7
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I too use exactly the same jack/jack stand when repacking my wheel bearings. Not necessary to have the truck hitched with the RV leveled and wheels chocked as its just normally setting there.
I would also use the same jack/jackstand to change tires if I had a flat, knock on wood haven't had to change one yet.Steve & Tami Cass - Escapee's, FMCA Members, Texas Fulltimers Since July 2020
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