Jacking an RV-6

[woodmanrog]

We found you can buy a jack like the ones pictured from Harbor Freight company for $40 dollars each. 2 of those, some 1/2" conduit pipe and a couple of short 2 x 4's and 2 hose clamps will make very nice jacks for a total of under $100. Definitely the safest way to elevate the front wheels.
Roger Hirschbein
N418WK
"Woodman"

[markscogg]

Well call me cheap but..
I just put my back under the wing spar, near the tip. Push with your legs and you can hold it long enough for a helper to slide the wheel off and put three 2x4 under the axle.
I actually nailed some short 2x's (about 1 3/4" apart) on a longer 2x to hold the axle.
Changed both tires last week.
I'm not young or a weight lifter, but don't try if you have a bad back.

Mark
RV-6