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Title: Jacking up
Post by: Lon and Cheryl on August 30, 2011, 06:01:47 pm
What jacking points do you use to lift the motorhome.
The time is approaching where I will need to remove the wheels to service the brakes.
Where do you place the jacks, and what kind of jack do you favor.
Any special procedures for lifting?
I do intend to make the frame supports, are they required when lifting to remove wheels or just for safety when working underneath?
Thanks!
Title: Re: Jacking up
Post by: Barry Beam on August 30, 2011, 06:19:17 pm
What jacking points do you use to lift the motorhome.
The time is approaching where I will need to remove the wheels to service the brakes.
Where do you place the jacks, and what kind of jack do you favor.
Any special procedures for lifting?
I do intend to make the frame supports, are they required when lifting to remove wheels or just for safety when working underneath?
Thanks!

Lon,
I watched Phil Bostrom replace his brakes on a motorcade.
Here are some photos.
Brake Replacement (http://beamalarm.com/Documents/brake_replacement/brake_replacement.html)
Title: Re: Jacking up
Post by: wolfe10 on August 30, 2011, 06:33:07 pm
Barry,

A really great idea using that stand as the fulcrum for the lug wrench. 

Is it adjustable (to adjust to the height of all lug nuts) and if so, would sure appreciate knowing the brand/part number.

Brett
Title: Re: Jacking up
Post by: txforetravel on August 30, 2011, 06:33:55 pm
Are you kidding me?  Isn't that what "Road Service" is for?  Yikes! 
Title: Re: Jacking up
Post by: Barry Beam on August 30, 2011, 08:07:44 pm
Barry,
A really great idea using that stand as the fulcrum for the lug wrench. 
Is it adjustable (to adjust to the height of all lug nuts) and if so, would sure appreciate knowing the brand/part number.

Brett

Brett,
It is a Kem-Tool Commercial Duty Winch Support Stand, Part # 32610. Fully adjustable for each lug nut 14.5" - 22.5" .  You can see a video of it here.  http://www.alltiresupply.com/p-32610.html (http://www.alltiresupply.com/p-32610.html)
Title: Re: Jacking up
Post by: wolfe10 on August 30, 2011, 08:41:23 pm
Thanks, Barry.