WIll Using the Andersen RapId Jack to Change a Tire Cause Spring Overload

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If the Andersen Rapid Jack is used to change wheel on a tandem axle trailer all weight goes on one wheel and leaf spring. This load will exceed the leaf spring capacity. Will this static overload damage spring? In my case I have 3500 lb rated axles with 1750 lb springs and my total load on tandem axles ranges from 5800 to 6300 lb. So half of this weight ends up on one spring if I use the Andersen jack instead of putting a jack under one axle. Obviously driving slowly over a hump might also put full load on only one spring this has happened to me when transitioning from a flat drive to steeper part of same drive

asked by: Stephen L

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Using the Andersen Rapid Jack # AM3620 to quickly change a tire will not damage the leaf spring on your tandem axle trailer. This has been tested for use with double axle trailers so there's really nothing to worry about because, as you noted, this is a static load and the weight is not going to be completely transferred to a single spring.

I've linked a review video we did that shows how you can safely perform this tire change

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

The Andersen Rapid Jack #AM3620 is designed specifically for trailers with leaf springs and tandem axles to change tires or for single axle trailers with or without leaf springs for leveling. The only issue some people have had with their tandem…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

The Dexter Axle Torflex axles are basically broken up into the following categories: #9 - 1,000 - 2,200 lb #10 - 2,300 - 4,000 lb #11 - 4,100 - 6,000 lb #12 - 5,500 - 7,200 lb Based off of your 2004 R-Vision Trail-Lite Model 8306S being a tandem axle…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 12

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