When I jack one I am very careful to keep blocks placed so that it can only
fall 4 inches. and leave wheels on until I get it where I want it ==
supported by blocks or wheel stands. Am old man and have seen stuff fall -
big surprise to everyone
I have 20 ton wheeled jack that I can use most places but sometimes have to
use bottle jack and blocks
----- Original Message -----
From: <mblair1@home.net>
To: <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2001 10:35 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] Jacking a 5 tonner?
>
> DaveCole <davidcole@tk7.net> wrote:
> > I have this thing about crawling under something I'm trying to jack
> > up - call it concern - fear of 5 tonners falling on me......what
> > ever.
>
> I have the same concern. Whenever I see no alternative, I make sure to
> securely chock a wheel, and carefully consider where the truck might
> fall, what it'll land on, how far the chassis might bounce on the
> suspension, and where it might roll, and I try to not be in any of
> those places.
>
> There are bottle jacks that can be remotely actuated with air
> pressure. They cost more, but might be safer. There are also hydraulic
> rams which connect to remote pumps through hoses. You might take a
> look at www.mcmaster.com, and see if any of the more exotic jacks are
> in your price range.
>
> --
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