Rotating wheels

[rosslr]

We had our first fall of snow here today so bunkered down in the hanger and decided to swap over the wheels - I have heard others talk about doing this to even out the rate at which the 26' bush wheels wear. I have reviewed all the threads here on jacks and stands but decided to use my block and tackle hoist. just needed two lifting straps and a spreader bar - works really well.

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[WWhunter]

I thought you guys down there were upside down....not sideways. ;)

Nice looking plane. I do my tire changes in a similar manner. Use an engine hoist with a strap wrapped around the junction of the strut. Few jiggles of the handle and the tire is off the ground. Quick swap and move to the other side.

I will mention that if one needs to leave it 'hanging' while putting a new tire on the rim, I would block up (support) the axle.

[rosslr]

agreed about blocking it for any time Hunter.

cheers

r

[ken nougaret]

Here's what i made for jacking. Works pretty good.

[rosslr]

Ken, do you lift both wheels at the same time with this set up? I assume you block it if you do? I was wondering how you stop it tottering from side to side.
cheers
r

[ken nougaret]

I was doing this to put casters under each tire. That way i could move the plane sideways in the garage. If i placed the floor jack just right, both wheels come up the same. If im off a little it leans sideways and i can just lift the low side by hand to slide the casters under. BTW, im doing this with the wings folded.