how to lift a rear axle on a M923A2

[212sparky]

I am looking at bidding on a truck with 2 bad tires on the rear most axle. I know I have seen pictures on how to raise and hold the far axle up, I just cant find the information any where.

Thanks for the help,

Rob

 

[Ddmk18]

Jack up the rear axle and chain it up.

 

[M35A2-AZ]

I would not drive very far like that. Do the tire have holes in them? Can you just air them up or replace them?

 

[davo727]

Would need to be a really big stout chain, if you hit a dip in the road its gonna try real hard to snap the chain. I might do something like that for a few miles at 30 mph but not much more. Sketchy

 

[patracy]

Yeah... I'm going to have to say the same. Around the yard is fine. But please don't try something like that on the roads.

 

[M813A1]

If you do that on the road, take out the rear most drive shaft between the rears, so the lifted axle DOES NOT turn !!!

 

[212sparky]

I am just looking at worst case scenario. I fill the tires and have them go out on me. I was thinking pull the short drive shaft, pull the wheels and chain up the axle to a safe location.

 

[Recovry4x4]

While not a 5 ton, I used to do this all the time while piggybacking deuces. If doing this on a driving truck remember you are effectively shortening the wheelbase and unloading a bit of front end weight. Driving characteristics will change.

 

[5tonman1971]

That's a sketchy thing to do. I would not recommend it. I live in Ohio and could help assist with hauling if you need it.

 

[Rusty Nut]

Q: how to lift a rear axle on a M923A2 ?

A: Use your legs, not your back.





/sorry. couldn't resist.

 

[DJones]

I see you are joining the 5-ton club, it was only a matter of time. Good luck Rob.

 

[212sparky]

It will be a bit. Have to get a house, a ring and Maby a wedding. But working around 100 hours a week it should take no time to get it all done. Just can't beat the prices right now.

 

[LindsayMaeK]

It will be a bit. Have to get a house, a ring and Maby a wedding. But working around 100 hours a week it should take no time to get it all done. Just can't beat the prices right now.

MAYBE a wedding, huh? Dig that hole boy...