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26 February 2015, 10:08
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Best way to jack up a trailer?
Need to jack up the trailer to sort the brakes out, have a decent trolley jack but where's the best jacking point?
I'm guessing on the axle rather than the frame but just wanted to be 100% sure
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26 February 2015, 10:30
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Axle. ideally with it hitched to car
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26 February 2015, 10:51
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If not hitched to car,,,then definately chocked each side of the opposite wheel
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26 February 2015, 13:02
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Yeah what I though just wanted to check. Cheers guys
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26 February 2015, 16:31
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If hitched to the car, make sure it's doesn't roll forward and apply the brakes. Either way, make sure the ram us extended.
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26 February 2015, 16:47
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Don't forget the axle stands as well before the HSE mob get you
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26 February 2015, 17:49
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Aye, also make sure you have the correct tailboard on aswell, or the tailboard police will be out !!
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26 February 2015, 20:31
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Originally Posted by mick
Don't forget the axle stands as well before the HSE mob get you
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Good shout. I've seen cars slew on scissor jacks, slide off jack points, crumple sills, etc.
Chocking the grounded wheel is essential.
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26 February 2015, 21:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spartacus
Good shout. I've seen cars slew on scissor jacks, slide off jack points, crumple sills, etc.
Chocking the grounded wheel is essential.
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Yeh seen some near does in the past  one of the best ideas I have seen is a jack made from a truck air bag 
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26 February 2015, 21:40
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When I had a single axle trailer I used to use a jemmy jack to lift it. It was a jack and axle stand all in one.
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26 February 2015, 21:46
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Drop the boat off trailer and just pick it up and put the axle on some wood blocks you can block under the front as well much easier..... Or use axle stands......... (good idea to strap it down if your going to hit it with a hammer...)
http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster...JRkaAver8P8HAQ
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27 February 2015, 15:37
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Done and dusted!
I bought the boat knowing the brakes needed fitting. He assured me that all it needed was the pads and cables and I managed to change the price to suit this.
However....Took the drums off to find this mess!!
Saying my final good byes to my money...
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27 February 2015, 15:38
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The axle was serviced only a few months before as well! Paper work to prove it. Would never trust the mechanic if he left these alone
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27 February 2015, 16:55
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I can't see in pic but can you get the back plates off?
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27 February 2015, 17:05
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Quote:
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I can't see in pic but can you get the back plates off?
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Nope, the suspension and hubs are all built into the axle so looks like it'll be a new axle!
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27 February 2015, 17:07
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Best way to jack up a trailer?
You know what they say about a boat?
It stands for Bang Out Another Thousand!
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27 February 2015, 17:22
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What weight is it ? , under 750 kg ?, will it need brakes ?....... 
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27 February 2015, 17:39
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I bet that was a joy to behold when you uncovered it. Archaeologists dig iron age weapons out of fields in better condition than that...
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27 February 2015, 17:56
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The guy said it was just under the limit...but he also said the back plates were fine to use again!
It's this boat so I'm guessing it'll be over the limit. Hoping to sell it this summer so will see what happens 
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27 February 2015, 18:02
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That is Fu####k!
Getting another Zap cat???
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