1985 Jayco Finch - Jack Lift points

Submitted: Sunday, Dec 29, 2013 at 23:23

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teds01

Hi,
I have a 1985 Jayco Finch and the sidewalls of one of the tyres has a number of cracks. i can't seem to find any information on where the jacking points are for this van. Where do I jack the van up from? Is it from the axle?

Also, any suggestions on the correct and safest way to change a tyre on a 1985 Jayco Finch?
Thanks!

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Reply By: The Bantam - Monday, Dec 30, 2013 at 10:48

Monday, Dec 30, 2013 at 10:48

Even currently, the majority of vans have no purpose made jacking points or recovery points.
So ya left with jacking under the axle right next to the spring.

cheers

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Follow Up By: teds01 - Monday, Dec 30, 2013 at 11:50

Monday, Dec 30, 2013 at 11:50

Hi,
Thanks for that, the only place I could really see that would be viable would be the axle. However, I have read that jacking under the axle can either damage the axle or move it off camber???

Does the van need to be hitched the tow vehicle? Or is it ok to just chock the jockey wheel and other wheel while jacking?

Thanks!

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Follow Up By: The Bantam - Monday, Dec 30, 2013 at 12:50

Monday, Dec 30, 2013 at 12:50

There is no problem at all jacking under the axle on any trailer with a conventional suspension, as long as you jack close to the spring.

The big advantage of jacking under the axle is...you only have to lift the wheel off the ground and you don't have to lift the whole suspension travel first.

just chocking the wheel on the opposite side is reasonably safe..as long as you are on dead flat ground.

But is is much safer if you have the van anchored to a couiple of tonnes of metal sitting on another 4 wheels.

This way the van can't pivot on the one and only chocked wheel if there as a slope or some numb skull leans on the van.

cheers

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Reply By: Member - Bruce C (NSW) - Monday, Dec 30, 2013 at 12:30

Monday, Dec 30, 2013 at 12:30

Hi Ted,
The later model Jaycos do have a jacking point and it is signified by a small section of tube welded to the chassis before galvanising.
These are usually to the rear of the wheel or wheels in the case of tandems.

Jacking under the axles is fine as long as you keep it safe by chocking the opposite wheel.
Jack the chassis if needed.

Sounds like the tyres have had their day, good move if you are changing them. Can't be too careful when it comes to tyres can you.

Cheers, Bruce.