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12-11-2014, 01:27 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Orlando, FL
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Jacking up an RV-6...
There was a thread a while back on how to jack up an RV-4. I struggled with that on my RV-4, and also now on my RV-6.
My buddy is pretty smart and he devised an easy jack that I think will work on most RV's. Below are photos.
It is very rugged and works well. If anyone is interested in one, PM me and I will get you contact info.
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Chris Smith
Maule M5-180C (Sold)
RV-6 O-360 CS (Sold)
RV-4 O-360 FP (Sold)
Full-time in the other type of RV....
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12-11-2014, 01:32 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Hudson County, NJ
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That looks great. Can you PM me some details and approximate price? I have an RV-7.
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12-11-2014, 03:08 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Prescott Valley/Chandler AZ
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Flat tire?
I like simple solutions! Can you get under the axle with a completely flat tire?
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12-11-2014, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnInReno
I like simple solutions! Can you get under the axle with a completely flat tire?
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Don't know. Next time I have the pant off I will let the air out of the tire and see.
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Maule M5-180C (Sold)
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12-11-2014, 04:18 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Battleground
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Very clever, however, if your using solid aluminum brake lines, there should be a loop there to prevent the line from stress fractures as the gear flexes and calipers move. This lift would not work for me as it would crush my lines.
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Bucker Jungmann
Fiat G.46 -(restoration in progress, if I have enough life left in me)
RV1 - Proud Pilot.
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12-11-2014, 05:06 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Alabama
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Yes, the brake line coil would be a problem and if anyone jostled the plane while it was on the jack, there is enough flexibility in the gear leg that is still on the ground to allow the supported gear leg to either slip off the jack or tip it sideways.
It is a clever idea and should be a viable option if customized for a particular plane. I would want a wider base on the floor to stabilize it but may have to fire up the MIG welder and try something similar. Thanks for the idea!
Last edited by Sam Buchanan : 12-11-2014 at 05:15 PM.
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12-11-2014, 06:04 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Austin TX
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would this work on a 9A?
if so, i'd like one!
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01-03-2015, 07:05 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Alabama
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Grabbed a couple of photos of the jack I use with the RV-6. This idea was stolen from a VAF thread a few years back. A U-bolt is permanently attached to the gear leg just inboard of the wheel pant mount to prevent the cable from sliding up the gear leg.
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01-03-2015, 04:21 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Perth, Western Australia
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Might pay to make the right-angle bend a little less than 90 deg so the support leg is slightly over-centre when the jack is in position. This would increase the stability of the jack.
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01-05-2015, 08:19 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Austin TX
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whats the measurement of the vertical piece of square tube? I like this and will fab something up for my 9A.
Although Sam's stand is really nifty as well, i dont fancy permanently mounting a bolt to the leg.
Sam, do you just leave the ubolt fastened on or is it actually welded to the gear leg?
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Originally Posted by ccsmith51
There was a thread a while back on how to jack up an RV-4. I struggled with that on my RV-4, and also now on my RV-6.
My buddy is pretty smart and he devised an easy jack that I think will work on most RV's. Below are photos.
It is very rugged and works well. If anyone is interested in one, PM me and I will get you contact info.
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