Floor Jack Capacity

[Hoopy Frood]

OK... I have used a 2 Ton FLOOR jack to lift 1 wheel on mine with no problem. To each their own.

A floor jack isn't a bottle jack. And I have used the same, which was why I was careful to specify "Bottle jack". They generally are more portable than a floor jack. JME.

[JCR GD]

A floor jack isn't a bottle jack. And I have used the same, which was why I was careful to specify "Bottle jack". They generally are more portable than a floor jack. JME.

I am aware, and since the OP was asking about floor jacks (as per title of thread) I answered his specific question and carefully specified floor jack.

[trailrydr]

https://www.amazon.com/Alltrade-6409...%2C502&sr=1-58

What I use

That looks like it would do the job well! It appears to be only 10" wide which would be great between the wheels on the a spring hanger, or under the u-bolts of an axle. The built in jackstand base is nice too. However some have had issue with leaky seals. Have you had to use it yet?

[MoonShadow_1911]

That looks like it would do the job well! It appears to be only 10" wide which would be great between the wheels on the a spring hanger, or under the u-bolts of an axle. The built in jackstand base is nice too. However some have had issue with leaky seals. Have you had to use it yet?

I have one similar, it's the Powerbuilt 620471 Unijack - 6000 lb. Capacity , Black, 6000lb, Unijack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GJJZ5NI...B432FCEY5J82R7.

I've used it several times, to install the SumoSorings on the coach, most recently. It works great!

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[jleonard]

I could not lift one tire off the ground of my 6500 lb travel trailer with a 2 ton bottle jack.
I had to go to a 4 ton bottle jack.

[Hoopy Frood]

I am aware, and since the OP was asking about floor jacks (as per title of thread) I answered his specific question and carefully specified floor jack.

The OP may have been asking about a floor jack, but since they aren't really the best thing to use along the highway, I specified a bottle jack, which is more convenient to carry, and to use in close spaces. And that should wrap this up.

[Loretta2.0]

This is what I use. Works very well and it's small enough to store out of the way.
https://safejacks.com/products/safe-...ut-bottle-jack

[Loretta2.0]

I guess my signature line didn't show. I also gave a 344GK

[Maximus216]

A 2 ton floor jack under the U bolts should be plenty to lift one wheel to change.

You could also use your hydraulic leveling to do the lift but that is a whole other conversation. (That's what I do)

This is what my dealer did when they repack the bearings. If the dealer does it........

[Bigmo1]

A 12 ton bottle jack will do the trick. Anything smaller will struggle to lift the wheel. I've tried several different sizes. Also, a compact, i.e. short, bottle jack is best, as you want to be able to get it under the axle when the tire is flat, and sometimes the terrain doesn't cooperate. And jack under the U-bolts, not directly on the axle tube as they can bend.

totally agree after 30 yrs of hauling rv's around. I use a 10 ton w a small metal plate twice the size of the jack base along with a piece of 2x6 or 2x8. Helps on soft ground, and the wood lets the jack take purchase and helps it not slide.....so metal...wood...jack. metal keeps the wood from buckling

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