vulcanbill
Well-known member
Greetings to all. We're about 5K miles into our adventure. We are currently in an awesome little Forest Service campground in Stanley, ID where we've been for a while and will remain for a couple days because it's incredible here. Many tight left hand turns have taken their toll my right rear tire shoulder. I'd like to rotate the tires (just front to back) but there doesn't seem to be a spot that says "hey stupid, put the jack here" so I'm consulting the collective. We're pretty far from anyplace and I have a nice flat site and the manager doesn't care and there's nobody here because it's Monday so that concern isn't a concern.
First off, I'm assuming my 1/2 ton Ram jack will suffice because I'm also assuming I don't have a lot of suspension sag to deal with. If either of those are incorrect, please advise. Secondly, given that there are 2 axles and they are connected by a "bracket" of sorts, can I just put the jack under one of the axles and know that it will lift both tires or should I try to use that bracket as the jack point. My concern there is that it's thin looking and doesn't give me a warm fuzzy.
Long story short, where is the best place to put the jack to lift this puppy off the ground so I can get the tires sorted? Thanks much.
BillO
First off, I'm assuming my 1/2 ton Ram jack will suffice because I'm also assuming I don't have a lot of suspension sag to deal with. If either of those are incorrect, please advise. Secondly, given that there are 2 axles and they are connected by a "bracket" of sorts, can I just put the jack under one of the axles and know that it will lift both tires or should I try to use that bracket as the jack point. My concern there is that it's thin looking and doesn't give me a warm fuzzy.
Long story short, where is the best place to put the jack to lift this puppy off the ground so I can get the tires sorted? Thanks much.
BillO