You all have trained me to use the 8 safety stands while under the coach. What are best safety practices while adjusting the ride height? Seems like a no-brainer that the safety stands can't be in place.
Thanks!
I use safety supports in the front since you need to go under the coach to adjust the front ride height control valve, not necessary in the back.
Mark just one of those times where you can't use the safety stands. I have a parking lot that is level with a ditch close to the edge makes for easy access.
No reason you can't use the safety stands just another step for being safe. After adjusting the rod pull the safety stands out and let it settle back to ride height and measure.
Hire the job out to a local over the road shop!
Really, I am not being snarky with that response. A good over the road shop should have a shop floor that is level, covered, and they are used to adjusting ride heights.
If a part is found to be wearing, missing a cap or dirt filter, etc. they have the ability to get replacement items quickly. They also have access to rods to create extensions for the vertical arm if one is needed.
Chris
Put it on a pit. Plus, one gets to stand up during the adjustment.
Yup, there are a few places out west that have pits. "Little America" in Flagstaff, AZ has one. ^.^d
Agree, on rears you do not need to be under the coach to adjust, so no issue.
For fronts, we don't know if you need safety stands or not. Best advice is to lower suspension completely and see if you still have room under the coach. If so (since this is the lowest the coach can get) you are good to go. Remember, the axle to ground clearance is NOT going to change with ride height.
Many times, when I do mechanical inspections I am able to crawl from one end of the coach to the other with the coach all the way down. If claustrophobic, doesn't even think about it! And, first couple of times, you will probably knock your head into "heavy metal".