I have a Coastline dual axle trailer with torsion axles. What is the proper / best spot to put the jack when changing tires out? Is it OK to put it at the end of the axle or spindle next to the inside of the wheel?
On a dual axle with torsion axles, you can easily get a block and/or ramp to drive the good tire/axle on allowing you to change the wheel/tire out without the need of a jack. This is safer on the side of the road given you don't need to get down on the ground with a jack.
These work very good. We used them on some very heavy tool trailers with regular springs and they worked great. Also used on a couple of smaller enclosed trailers with torsion axles. 100% SAFE as far as lifting. Only thing needs to be considered is getting somewhere away from traffic.
I have a camping trailer with torsion axle and used 3 2x8 boards under good tire and bad tire raises up. Works easy and great. I was told by manufacturer not to place jack under axle as it could bend the axle.
Bend the axle?
Maybe if jacked in middle....jack right under where it bolts to frame. The jack is less likely to bend the axle there than spindle/hub/tire would be.
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