jacking the bus question

[jpitz31]

The next question is what is best location to jack the rear of the bus. I did some searching, there is a lot of answers on blocking but could not find much on jacking.

I have a 24' International 3700 bus. 12,500 empty weight. Can I jack the bus using the point where the leaf springs attach to the axle?

I picked up some 6 ton jack stands and an air over hydraulic bottle jack.

To jack on the frame would require lots of height under the jack stands and jack.

Thanks

Joe

 

[fo4imtippin]

Depends what you are doing. I have lifted by the spring, and the frame above the spring, and the axle. I don't know that I would do it directly by the spring hanger, but depends on the situation.

 

[Omnibot2000]

I have jacked my bus up at the rear with just a bottle jack on the bottom diff u-bolt saddle.

Do NOT do it on the housing itself. I've seen it push through the housings......on loaded trucks. I hate the thought of lifting it on an empty truck.

CHAWK your WHEELS

 

[jpitz31]

Thanks all, I am jacking to pull the axle to check the number of teeth on the spline, and then later to do the brakes and replace a tire.

Looks like some 4 "x 6"'s are in order.

 

[magnakansas]

Jpitz

call me please. i will send pictures of the stuff i use. 7852077600

william


yea you can even call late tonight

 

[magnakansas]

hey

you dont need to kack up the rear to pull axles!!!!

you can do it with tires one the ground.

 

[jpitz31]

Thanks William I will try that.

Joe

 

[shortbus4x4]

you dont need to kack up the rear to pull axles!!!!

you can do it with tires one the ground.

Exactly! Don't make more work than necessary.

 

[Jesussaves-SKO]

The next question is what is best location to jack the rear of the bus. I did some searching, there is a lot of answers on blocking but could not find much on jacking.

I have a 24' International 3700 bus. 12,500 empty weight. Can I jack the bus using the point where the leaf springs attach to the axle?

I picked up some 6 ton jack stands and an air over hydraulic bottle jack.

To jack on the frame would require lots of height under the jack stands and jack.

Thanks

Joe

I always go under the axle, never the frame.