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Zonaman · 03-06-2011, 08:55 PM

I need to pull the trailing arms off my '69 C-10. The only jack I have that will lift the frame high enough for the jack stands I'm using is a farm jack. It fits right into the rear hitch receiver (1/2" thick square steel tube, attached to frame) It has a tongue weight capacity of 600 lbs. I believe this will be strong enough but thought I'd get your input first. Any experience or advice would be appreacited.

Thanks.

Longhorn Man · 03-06-2011, 09:50 PM

you won't be under it without the jack stands anyways right?
I have no clue what a 'farm jack' is, but if it won't life the light side of a light weight truck, then you shouldn't own it. And if your hitch won't hold the weight, then you need to get rid of it anyways.

cdowns · 03-06-2011, 10:25 PM

if you have a jack that can handle alotmore weight is a whole lot better and safer// if you plan on getting into the hobby it is well worth saving and investing in a quality floor jack

Frkypunk70 · 03-06-2011, 10:38 PM

Well.... If you have a "farm jack" then I assume you have a back hoe just lift the whole truck up with that.

Zonaman · 03-06-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

you won't be under it without the jack stands anyways right?
I have no clue what a 'farm jack' is, but if it won't life the light side of a light weight truck, then you shouldn't own it. And if your hitch won't hold the weight, then you need to get rid of it anyways.

That's "farm jack" as in 3.5 ton, high lift jack. A pair of 6 ton jack stands will be holding up the back end of the frame while I frolic underneath. Got no farm and no back hoe but I'll use this thing if my receiver can handle the light end of the truck OK.

Frkypunk70 · 03-06-2011, 10:57 PM

I was only joking about the back hoe. As long as you feel safe I'm sure you will be fine. I will say I had a old chain reduction system slip on me one time and almost kill me. We were just putting a new rear end under the truck. Whatever you use make sure you have a fail safe this really isnt a laughing matter.

03-06-2011, 08:55 PM	#1
Zonaman Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 519	Jack Question I need to pull the trailing arms off my '69 C-10. The only jack I have that will lift the frame high enough for the jack stands I'm using is a farm jack. It fits right into the rear hitch receiver (1/2" thick square steel tube, attached to frame) It has a tongue weight capacity of 600 lbs. I believe this will be strong enough but thought I'd get your input first. Any experience or advice would be appreacited. Thanks. __________________ 69 C-10 LWB, 350, 700r4, 3.73 posi-traction, front disc brakes. Built for the desert- She can take the heat! Vivat Rex Chevus! Last edited by Zonaman; 03-06-2011 at 08:57 PM.

03-06-2011, 09:50 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Jack Question you won't be under it without the jack stands anyways right? I have no clue what a 'farm jack' is, but if it won't life the light side of a light weight truck, then you shouldn't own it. And if your hitch won't hold the weight, then you need to get rid of it anyways.

03-06-2011, 10:25 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Jack Question if you have a jack that can handle alotmore weight is a whole lot better and safer// if you plan on getting into the hobby it is well worth saving and investing in a quality floor jack __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-06-2011, 10:38 PM	#4
Frkypunk70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scranton,Pa Posts: 423	Re: Jack Question Well.... If you have a "farm jack" then I assume you have a back hoe just lift the whole truck up with that. __________________ "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car. "

03-06-2011, 10:57 PM	#6
Frkypunk70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scranton,Pa Posts: 423	Re: Jack Question I was only joking about the back hoe. As long as you feel safe I'm sure you will be fine. I will say I had a old chain reduction system slip on me one time and almost kill me. We were just putting a new rear end under the truck. Whatever you use make sure you have a fail safe this really isnt a laughing matter. __________________ "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car. "



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