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Attachment 16700I use an automotive floor jack with a
4x4 board across the longerons or the spring if I’m not removing the spring.
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I keep a "Come-a-long" hanging from a rafter in my hangar with a rope that I loop through handle at the tail of my plane.
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I use moving blankets and this because I’m lazy
https://www.harborfreight.com/500-lb...art-61405.html
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I use an automotive floor jack (like Gilbert). Question, is the point where the handles are on the side of the fuselage a good point to place a sawhorse (with moving blanket) to support the fuselage while working on the tail wheel?
Juergen
Pacer N3342Z
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There is a cluster under the jack screw. I support here so I don't bend the bottom longerons. The handle should be welded here on a Pacer.
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Thanks for the replies . I was posting because the floor jack method is a bit shaky with my crummy floor jack . My hanger rafters won’t support anything ( old and not too structurally sound )
But That Harbor Freight table jack looks perfect. I guess 179 bucks beats loss of work, MRI, disc surgery ect
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It’s a two step process to get the tailwheel on the table. I run the table under the fuselage first to get the tail high enough to set the tail spring pack on the sawhorse. Then reposition the table to the tailwheel. Works great for leveling the aircraft for rigging. Don’t forget that Harbor Freight sends out flyers with 20% coupons - knocks the price down more. Being self employed, I can’t afford to be down because of a pulled back. $150+ I have into it is cheaper in the long run, for me at least.
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