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Re: Jacking from the center of a straight axle? Zenwren #1236529 09/26/2017 8:14 PM
Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 47 TEXAS J Jeffry Wrench Fetcher
Jeffry Wrench Fetcher J Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 47 TEXAS	I've not heard of anyone damaging an axle in this way. But, you could use a piece of heavy angle or channel on the jack head to distribute the weight and eliminate any concerns. 1955 Chevy (1st Series) 3600

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Jacking from the center of a straight axle?	Zenwren	09/25/2017 4:54 PM
Re: Jacking from the center of a straight axle?	joker	09/25/2017 5:06 PM
Re: Jacking from the center of a straight axle?	tclederman	09/25/2017 5:15 PM
Re: Jacking from the center of a straight axle?	Grigg	09/25/2017 7:04 PM
Re: Jacking from the center of a straight axle?	klhansen	09/25/2017 7:36 PM
Re: Jacking from the center of a straight axle?	windyville1	09/26/2017 3:39 AM
Re: Jacking from the center of a straight axle?	Tiny	09/26/2017 12:23 PM
Re: Jacking from the center of a straight axle?	MikeE	09/26/2017 1:48 PM
Re: Jacking from the center of a straight axle?	Jeffry	09/26/2017 8:14 PM
Re: Jacking from the center of a straight axle?	bartamos	09/26/2017 8:40 PM

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