Bottle Jacks for frame

[jriddering]

I want to get some bottle Jacks for tire changing and stabilizing. It's about 24 inches from the ground to the frame. Where do you buy that tall of a jack?

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[Ford Idaho]

Harbor Freight.

Maximum Lift Height (in.) 41-3/4 in. Minimum height (in.) 23 in.

8 Ton Super Heavy Duty Long Ram Hydraulic Flat Bottom Jack

[jriddering]

If you had a flat, could you get that one under frame?

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[mcnabbwr]

For me that tall of a jack would be too unstable on uneven terrain, I use a standard height ten ton jack. If I need more height I utilize my leveling blocks which are wider at the base allowing for a more stable arraignment.

[rana]

Originally Posted by mcnabbwr

For me that tall of a jack would be too unstable on uneven terrain

X2

This is what I use. A jack stand/bottle jack combo and I block it underneath for more height and stability.

[jriddering]

Originally Posted by Yarome

X2

This is what I use. A jack stand/bottle jack combo and I block it underneath for more height and stability.

I like this setup. A couple of stabilizer blocks and it would be perfect

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[donanddona]

I use two eight ton hydraulic jacks for the stabilazation under the front axel. Initially, I level the 5r, then position (lower) the electric rear stablizer (raising the rear about 1" to 1-1/2", then put the bottle jacks on blocks (3 blocks used for 15" tires), screw the center post up to meet the frame and then lower the rear stablizer about 1/4" to 1/2". If needed I could jack the hydraulic jacks up a bit but staying in one spot for close to a month I think it would bleed minimal pressure. And, yes I also use it for removing tires.

[rattleNsmoke]

How about a 10" X 10" railroad tie and put it under a standard heavy duty bottle jack? That would give you plenty of height I would imagine.

[biznsa]

I lift from the axle, as do the companies that provide tire service. I would never lift from rv chassis. Too much twist and instability on uneven surface or high winds.

[rjshiflet]

This is what I came up with for safety (to keep the axle from slipping off the bottle jack) and to prevent the bottle jack from denting the axle due to too much weight concentrated in one little area. I was having a gate and electronic opener built, and I sketched the design out on a piece of scrap paper. The welder accepted the challenge and the next day he handed me the completed piece.

Just slide the rounded end over the bottle jack and cradle the "U" shaped piece under the axle and the weight is dispersed over the 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch area rather than a one inch round portion of the jack.

Works like a charm!!

[mark0224]

Some trailers it says not to use a jack to raise wheels for removal. If you have one of these and have a flat, you pull the trailers good tire up on some wide boards till the flat one comes off the ground or use one of these
Putting a bunch of blocks under a bottle jack works for stability but to raise a wheel off the ground is not real safe.

[rjshiflet]

Originally Posted by mark0224

Some trailers it says not to use a jack to raise wheels for removal. If you have one of these and have a flat, you pull the trailers good tire up on some wide boards till the flat one comes off the ground or use one of these
Putting a bunch of blocks under a bottle jack works for stability but to raise a wheel off the ground is not real safe.

I purchased one of these (Trailer Aid PLUS) but it doesn't raise my other tire nearly enough to be off the ground. That's when I came up with the "cradle".

[donanddona]

I think they have modified the "Trailer Jack". I bought an old one 4-5 years ago and yes it did not lift nearly enough. Since then I have seen it in the RV parts section with an added block (black) in the saddle area. Not sure of it and won't buy another to find out. I'm sure some during a flat tire condition some bottle jacks may not fit to lift but I haven't been there yet "knock on wood".

[Platokidd]

I use this from farm and fleet

Using the u bolts on the axle as a jack point .

Thought the following 2 links were interesting too

Safe Jack - Bottle Jack Accessories

Kojack Hydra Jack | Caravan Jack | Hydraulic Jacks - Purple Line

[OldCoot]

I jack on the suspension framework between the axles and lift both wheels at the same time. Made a different kind of attachment for a bottle jack.

[Boss Hoss]

Originally Posted by rjshiflet

This is what I came up with for safety (to keep the axle from slipping off the bottle jack) and to prevent the bottle jack from denting the axle due to too much weight concentrated in one little area. I was having a gate and electronic opener built, and I sketched the design out on a piece of scrap paper. The welder accepted the challenge and the next day he handed me the completed piece.

Just slide the rounded end over the bottle jack and cradle the "U" shaped piece under the axle and the weight is dispersed over the 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch area rather than a one inch round portion of the jack.

Works like a charm!!

You get 10 McGiever points for that one!Note taken.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by rjshiflet

...Just slide the rounded end over the bottle jack and cradle the "U" shaped piece under the axle and the weight is dispersed over the 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch area rather than a one inch round portion of the jack. Works like a charm!!

As long as it is not used on a torsion axle, it should work great!

[jriddering]

Gotta make one of those