Bertie 314 #1 Posted July 3, 2017 Which works best for you when placing the front end on axel stands ... I run a C121 and need to get the front wheels off... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3PUY 1,031 #2 Posted July 3, 2017 JACK IT UP IN THE CENTER OF THE AXLE AND PUT STANDS UNDER THE FRAME. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bertie 314 #3 Posted July 3, 2017 Thanks for this i know it looks obvious but thought I'd ask first 🖒 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cschannuth 3,816 #4 Posted July 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Bertie said: Thanks for this i know it looks obvious but thought I'd ask first 🖒 Just be careful with the zerk fitting on the bottom of the axle at the pivot. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3PUY 1,031 #5 Posted July 3, 2017 This is my favorite way to jack up any tractor ... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry77 1,218 #6 Posted July 4, 2017 2 hours ago, N3PUY said: This is my favorite way to jack up any tractor Me too, except I'm a big chicken - I always throw an extra chain over the jib and secure it for safety - saw one fall one time....scary... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bertie 314 #7 Posted July 4, 2017 Yeah that works for me 😂😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,276 #8 Posted July 4, 2017 12 hours ago, cschannuth said: Just be careful with the zerk fitting on the bottom of the axle at the pivot. A soft spruce 2x4 on the jack pad or better yet, drill a hole in the 2x4 is what I do.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,463 #9 Posted July 4, 2017 I make spreader bars out of square tubing with risers at the ends to support the axle , keeps it off the grease zerk too (like a wrecker boom) and sits in the saddle hole on a garage jack . Use jack stands to support the tractor by it's frame - best way to grease that front axle pin/spindles while you're at it .... Sarge 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites