dlynes
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Hello,
I would like to remove both the second/middle axle's wheels. I would like to remove both so I may have them both as spare tires when I first pick the truck up from auction. If the truck checks out and deems road worthy as I live about 200 miles away.
Knowing nothing about the truck (2001 MK25), its parts, nor knowing if the truck will have the limp home bar. Although, I believe that's just to reduce the axle from compressing?
Will the axle alone, with the wheels removed, still potentially hit the ground if staying on flat surfaces?
How can I chain it the axle up? I've seen people install a d-ring or hook to inner fender wall. Instead of drilling or welding, wow accessible are frame bolts in that area? If two are easy enough to get to, should I remove two bolts and purchase a longer bolt and install two a d-rings? Does anyone that has access to an MK23/25, confirm which bolts and what the factory length bolt is?
What jack weight rating is needed to lift and remove each wheel from the middle axle? With the front and rear wheels installed, does it just need to be rated enough to raise the suspension?
Thanks for your review and any advice or recommendations you'd like to offer!
~ Dave
I would like to remove both the second/middle axle's wheels. I would like to remove both so I may have them both as spare tires when I first pick the truck up from auction. If the truck checks out and deems road worthy as I live about 200 miles away.
Knowing nothing about the truck (2001 MK25), its parts, nor knowing if the truck will have the limp home bar. Although, I believe that's just to reduce the axle from compressing?
Will the axle alone, with the wheels removed, still potentially hit the ground if staying on flat surfaces?
How can I chain it the axle up? I've seen people install a d-ring or hook to inner fender wall. Instead of drilling or welding, wow accessible are frame bolts in that area? If two are easy enough to get to, should I remove two bolts and purchase a longer bolt and install two a d-rings? Does anyone that has access to an MK23/25, confirm which bolts and what the factory length bolt is?
What jack weight rating is needed to lift and remove each wheel from the middle axle? With the front and rear wheels installed, does it just need to be rated enough to raise the suspension?
Thanks for your review and any advice or recommendations you'd like to offer!
~ Dave
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