Jack And Diane Trailer

[Lyric Maro]

Soit's moving into wheel bearing examination season and my low back is already starting to scream at me. Those 16" wheel/tire assemblies are, by no stretch, an "easy lift" while trying to align the lugs with the wheel - haven't weighed them, but they feel like 50 - 60-something pounds. A real back strainer, for sure and for certain.

Found this Gaither "Trac Tire Jack" somewhere on YouTube. The vid sold me on it immediately and ours arrived yesterday. Haven't tried it out yet, but by initial evaluation, it's going to make the wheel bearing drill a lot more fun than it already is. The unit is well made from solid steel, powder coated bright red, and the only moving part is the roller.

Nice tool, though pricey (like everything else today)! I have a crowbar with a spade end I sometimes use this purpose. I also use a huge 6-ton floor jack and when it's time to remount, I lower the jack with the wheel in position and get it to the point the wheel only needs 1/4" lift to mount. Yes, save your back!

I searched for this on Amazon and one seller showed for this item at full retail. This tool came up in the search. I may have to get one of these! Amazon.com: PONO 330 LBS Heavy Duty Adjustable Rolling Wheel Dolly,Tire Moving Tool Cart for Changing Car, Truck, Skid Steer, ATV, and Trailer Tires,Easy to Use Tire Lifting Tool : Automotive

As such, I must take a minimalist approach. And I am in the camp of using tools I already have. That said, at my vintage, I am well beyond tossing around our great E-Rated tires. But I always can find a helper capable of raising or lowering a rear jack from the trailer tongue. (NOTE: My 6,000 pound anchor rule is in play.)

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