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| | | | Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 11 | Hey, I'm gonna be putting my 1951 3600 up on jack stands tomorrow for maybe a few days and just wanted some input?? Her original tires and rims are coming off for new tires and tubes. Is it best to jack her up and put the jack stands under the axles or frame etc? What's best? Stupid question but just want to be careful,do the right thing since I'm not the expert and get your input. Below are some pics of my Grandfathers truck I uploaded for you guys to check out. Thanks for any input. Justin http://s272.photobucket.com/user/ju...y%203600/photo1.jpg.html?sort=6&o=10 | | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 | I always put the stands under the axles. 4 stands will be needed, and be very careful when raising and lowering as the Jackstands can kick out when you lift or lower the front or rear.
If possible or practical just lift the axles high enough to get the wheels off the ground. Crack the lug nuts loose before lifting the truck. Unless you have an air impact gun, it is nearly impossible to get the lug nuts loose once the truck is off the ground. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 687 | Ditto on what bigbad said. BE VERY careful that a stand doesn't kick out. Just go very slow and only raise the truck up to have the tires clear.
PS, I have a 1950 3600. I wound up using 16 inch wheels and radial tires. I purchase new wheels that came powder coated for about $50 each..
Let us know if you need anything.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,107 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,107 | with most of my stuff having 20" wheels i like to use two 6x6's stacked when i lift a truck. i have two sets of rated stands but prefer the wood and a bottle jack over my floor jack. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Where'd ya get new powder coated 16" wheels for $50 each
and how did you get them to clear the stock tie rod ends?
DG
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 11 | Thanks for the advice!! Did what you guys recommended and everything went smooth!!
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