@@RockymountainRobert second the cordless impact. Just used an impact DRIVER to change the wheel on my boat trailer. Not idea. But it worked. Regular impact would have had zero issue
The wood blocks are more important though for chocking either the rear wheels of the car trailer or the front wheels of the tow vehicle while loading a heavy car so the rig won't roll or skid forwards. Loading stands mounted to the back of the car trailer would be the best way to stop this though.
Yes my thoughts exactly! Chances are your trailer going to be loaded not empty. Bring a jack I always have a couple one or two in truck and usually bottle jack on trailers
@@MrJustinWheeler How about this then long before tandem axle trailers were invented they invented the jack. Actually, your idea is perfect and your thought of finding a suitable curb would work well. We have two single axle trailers and we have one dump. Trailer tandem axle so we may end up using your ideas.
@@MrJustinWheeler next time maybe title the video "how to change a trailer tire when your jack got mauled by a bear and " so that 90% of the replies aren't "hOw AbOuT uSiNg A jAcK". But at least this guy counter argued his own counter argument
Yes sir you are exactly right , but common sense is not so common anymore, I don't know how some of these people get a driver's license , and get from point A to point B.
To me, common sense would be to always carry a jack. Surely one would use common sense and have a Jack for the vehicle. I mean if you don’t have a Jack with you, do you have a spare wheel/tire?
Great stuff this! The deluxe version of this has 3 blocks, the third being placed parallel to the first so that you’ve got more surface when it levels out on top. Great, simple hack! Kudos!
I remember My Dad teaching Me this back in 1969 when I was 8 riding with Him in His Old 63 Chevy Truck with the Good Ols "Three-On-A-Tree pulling the Old trailer.
My tandem trailers all have composite ramps, just for this. Light-weight, easy to drive up on, and they don't slip in crappy weather. For all the others, the truck jack or the Hi-lift mounted in the bed. Hell, i didn't know Hi Lift was the brand until in my 20s. We always called them "trailer jacks."
I have a HI Lift and a "Jack Mate". It hooks on the wheel openings/spokes and slides over the hi lifts nose. Picks your truck tire up higher than I'll ever need. Great piece to have in your recovery kit, its light and has additional uses.
Everyone saying you should just have a Jack with you. Time is money. This is super quick. Will definitely be trying this in the future even when I have a Jack with me
I learned this trick when I was 16. I'm a first-generation rancher. I hope yall remember this trick. I been lucky so far, but there's gonna be a day I need to put my spare on my stock trailer so every single time I use it I take a 4x4 but 4ft long. Tbh I would use a long board. Your going to want to not crush your foot lol
AIN'T IT JUST AIN'T IT 😜 lols.... thanks that's Ingenious... I can't tell how many times I struggled to find a floor at the station or tire center down the road All along 4by4's in the bed of the truck.... All these years of me being so stupid you brought me to see the light.... thanks Sir.
Yep. Best method, never used a jack. It's good that you showed the people that did not know this method. I carried a 6 X 6 and 2 foot 2 x 6. Don't forget to loosen lugs first unless you carry a charged up impact wrench. It saved carrying a heavy jack and also saved room in the tow vehicle.
Another good reason to carry a block with a tandem axle trailer is if you lose a hub or damage you will wear it can no longer be rolled, take the Jack out of your car inject the axle corner with the missing wheel up as high as you can, then on the opposite side of the center equalizer you can stick the block of wood between the frame of the trailer and the top of the shackle strap where the spring mounts, then lower the trailer again, this will make the trailer keep the side of the axle with the missing wheel picked up so you won't drag it when trying to get to a safe spot.
@@MrJustinWheeler I work on trailers for a living, I gave everyone I can this advice so they don't end up having to maul up their fenders trying to chain up an axle.
I did something similar years ago. My front tire on an old (78) Ford van had a big bubble on the side. I pushed the bad side up on one of those guardrails that has the ends buried in the ground. I loosened my lugs up before I pushed forward. Once changed, I pulled backwards until the tire was on the ground and tightened the lugs. I did have a jack, but it was buried under a bunch of camping gear. I've used old logs or anything you can use as a "ramp." The slimier the easier it is to pull up on it, and pull back off.
Even though I never had a tandem trailer I always carried chunks of 4x4s and 2x6s because you never know what kind of terrain you may have a flat in and that extra boost for your jack!
My dad taught my brother and me this trick over 40 years ago. We now carry a Cypress 6x6” block about 2-1/2ft long with a 30-45degree angle cut in it on one end
@@TJ-qz6hr Great!! I have to replace a fender and straighten out the rocker a bit, though. Turns out the tire wasn't even flat, just really low profile. Go figure!!
For my 6×12 single axle, I use 2 4x4's cut an inch shorter than the trailer sits fully loaded. They also as my wheel chocks. Unfortunately, you have to release the hitch, but you can lift the tires high enough with the landing gear/dolly.
When we pull our travel trailer we always have waffle blocks and the Anderson leveling system either will work. And quicker than a jack unless you bring along a floor jack. And when your on the side of the highway and peoples are flying by get everything ready first if your on the side of the traffic. I bring along an impact wrench as well.
My friend just bought a plastic ramp for the same thing. Shortly after, he got the opportunity to use it, lol. Doesn't work on single axle trailers though. For that I used a log I found that was about 6" taller than the space between the ground and bottom of my trailer at the rear. I wedged the log diagonally between the ground and trailer then backed up enough to stand the log up. It raised the wheel off the ground enough to change it.
Don't forget to break the lug nuts loose firsts 😂
Absolutely. I actually had that, and other tire changing tips in the video. But had to keep it under 60 seconds for the short.
Cordless impact
@@RockymountainRobert second the cordless impact. Just used an impact DRIVER to change the wheel on my boat trailer. Not idea. But it worked. Regular impact would have had zero issue
@Nasty Habitz damnit if you ain’t right!
@Nasty Habitz damnit if you ain’t right!
If you go anywhere with two 4x4 wood blocks ... take a trailer with you.
Amen brother.
Write that down guys ✍️
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A tandem trailer, he never did show the single axle technique😢
Now this is the kind of commercial Bud Light should be running. You know ? Real men of genius !
I agree!
@@MrJustinWheeler 😎
Real mean of genioooous!
Sure, but then they'd have an obscure internet commercial with a rainbow or something and all the snowflake bigots would lose their minds
Exactly
That’s the life hacks we’re looking for
Yes sir!
If you're going anywhere with this type of trailer, never forget to take a jack.
Agreed, ideally you’ll always want to take a jack. But sometimes stuff happens and having a plan B is always helpful.
The wood blocks are more important though for chocking either the rear wheels of the car trailer or the front wheels of the tow vehicle while loading a heavy car so the rig won't roll or skid forwards. Loading stands mounted to the back of the car trailer would be the best way to stop this though.
@@huntergla81 smart man.
@@rossbrumby1957
Exactly SMDH
@@MrJustinWheeler
Plan b IS the jack and a spare. Plan a is not getting a flat SMDH the blocks are for chocking the tires
A hydraulic jack, socket and breaker bar were the first things that went into my trailer toolbox when I got it.
Can’t argue with that.
And a spare tire
My old boss taught me this. I miss working for that guy he taught me a lot when I was younger. Hard work pays off. Miss you Mike😕🤘🏻
This will be just fine as long as your trailer isn't loaded heavily, then you'll definitely want to take extra precautions.
Harbor freight jack stands for the win
Yes my thoughts exactly! Chances are your trailer going to be loaded not empty. Bring a jack I always have a couple one or two in truck and usually bottle jack on trailers
Couple more blocks, put under the back axle, back it back on em?
“Especially if it is a tandem trailer.”
No 💩. Kind of tough if it’s a single. 😂🤣😂🤣
🤣🥸
That’s super smart! I’m definitely going to keep some in my trailer!
One of the rare really helpful methods on youtube.
Many thanks.
Thank you!
Don’t forget, break the lugs loose first on the flat tire before doing anything
Ok Ma mane you just schooled us all 😮 😊Nicely done. You da man.
Long before trailers were invented, they invented the jack.
Haha. While I find this comment humorous, I’d like some evidence supporting this claim. 😋
@@MrJustinWheeler
How about this then long before tandem axle trailers were invented they invented the jack. Actually, your idea is perfect and your thought of finding a suitable curb would work well. We have two single axle trailers and we have one dump. Trailer tandem axle so we may end up using your ideas.
Yea...who the F*ck invented trailer tires????
@@shopart1488 pretty sure trailers were invented first
@@MrJustinWheeler next time maybe title the video "how to change a trailer tire when your jack got mauled by a bear and " so that 90% of the replies aren't "hOw AbOuT uSiNg A jAcK". But at least this guy counter argued his own counter argument
Tada!, Common Sense 101. An American Lost Art.
Yes sir you are exactly right , but common sense is not so common anymore, I don't know how some of these people get a driver's license , and get from point A to point B.
It got LEFT at the schools amongst other places
@@terryswails1191 I'm surprised they find their way to work, they act like it's their first day, but been there years.
To me, common sense would be to always carry a jack. Surely one would use common sense and have a Jack for the vehicle. I mean if you don’t have a Jack with you, do you have a spare wheel/tire?
Great stuff this! The deluxe version of this has 3 blocks, the third being placed parallel to the first so that you’ve got more surface when it levels out on top. Great, simple hack! Kudos!
Thanks, Tom. Agreed on the third block. Thanks for watching!
I remember My Dad teaching Me this back in 1969 when I was 8 riding with Him in His Old 63 Chevy Truck with the Good Ols "Three-On-A-Tree pulling the Old trailer.
Love it! We always have 4x4 blocks for quick jack standing, but never considered this.
I learned somethiing from you today, thanks for posting.
Jesus Christ that is absolutely incredible Thank you so much
Yes sir! I hope it helps you!
I've done this and the astonishment on people's faces was disturbing lol..
Watched a ritzy guy with a boat trailer struggling with a jack… a 2’ length of 6x6 later he was on his way. 🤣🤦♂️
Now this is great advice.
My tandem trailers all have composite ramps, just for this. Light-weight, easy to drive up on, and they don't slip in crappy weather. For all the others, the truck jack or the Hi-lift mounted in the bed. Hell, i didn't know Hi Lift was the brand until in my 20s. We always called them "trailer jacks."
I have a HI Lift and a "Jack Mate". It hooks on the wheel openings/spokes and slides over the hi lifts nose. Picks your truck tire up higher than I'll ever need. Great piece to have in your recovery kit, its light and has additional uses.
Pure genius 👌
Thank you!
Now lets see a video with the trailer loaded down to the maximum weigh
My first thought too. I haul up too 8000 lbs at times. I would love to see one changed loaded like that 😁
Unload trailer, pull trailer onto blocks; It works.
@CC not always; can you push a car off the trailer and push a car back on the trailer by yourself without a battery and a car winch?
@Critical Event Listen up because I will say this only Once ..I had help at the dealership. I do not have out on he road when I am by myself
@@deanlewis1650 Why would it be any different?
Learn something new everyday.
Everyone saying you should just have a Jack with you.
Time is money. This is super quick. Will definitely be trying this in the future even when I have a Jack with me
Now that's cool, EMPY!! LOADED I WANT TO SEE 😂😂😂😂😂😂
That’s fair. Next time I load the trailer I’ll do it again.
I learned this trick when I was 16. I'm a first-generation rancher.
I hope yall remember this trick. I been lucky so far, but there's gonna be a day I need to put my spare on my stock trailer so every single time I use it I take a 4x4 but 4ft long. Tbh I would use a long board. Your going to want to not crush your foot lol
Yessir! Good advice.
I love this! And never actually thought about it. Keep dropping gems man. ✊🏽👊🏽
Thank you sir! Will do.
appreciate the advice. Was stuck and Jack was 2 short, then came across your video. TY
Did it work for you?
@@MrJustinWheeler
Worked for me, yes 👍👌
@@alexburd3902 awesome man. Glad to hear it.
Don't forget to brake torque on the lug nuts before you pull it up.
AIN'T IT JUST AIN'T IT 😜 lols.... thanks that's Ingenious... I can't tell how many times I struggled to find a floor at the station or tire center down the road All along 4by4's in the bed of the truck.... All these years of me being so stupid you brought me to see the light.... thanks Sir.
Good video!
Growing up my dad used to get mad when I was able to change a flat on his trailer and he never could!!
This method saved us soo much time! with no jack! 4x4 was our best friend! Those were the good Ole landscaping days! 😂😂😂
Only the real ones know!
@@MrJustinWheeler yes indeed! The struggle is real! and only a real one can survive a situation like that!
Lowkey have done this with the same blocks and did not have this rule in mind. Now it’s officially a rule. Thanks guy
Thank you for the advice. That’s an excellent idea. Maybe add one more of those blocks of wood.
yeah we would do this with our trailers loaded with jeeps. We got quite good(fast) at changing tires on the side of the road.
Same here!🏁
Thanks buddy for the tip God bless
Yep. Best method, never used a jack. It's good that you showed the people that did not know this method. I carried a 6 X 6 and 2 foot 2 x 6. Don't forget to loosen lugs first unless you carry a charged up impact wrench. It saved carrying a heavy jack and also saved room in the tow vehicle.
Wow , I never thought of having 2 blocks in the trailer, awesome idea !
Another good reason to carry a block with a tandem axle trailer is if you lose a hub or damage you will wear it can no longer be rolled, take the Jack out of your car inject the axle corner with the missing wheel up as high as you can, then on the opposite side of the center equalizer you can stick the block of wood between the frame of the trailer and the top of the shackle strap where the spring mounts, then lower the trailer again, this will make the trailer keep the side of the axle with the missing wheel picked up so you won't drag it when trying to get to a safe spot.
That’s a good tip!
@@MrJustinWheeler I work on trailers for a living, I gave everyone I can this advice so they don't end up having to maul up their fenders trying to chain up an axle.
I did something similar years ago. My front tire on an old (78) Ford van had a big bubble on the side. I pushed the bad side up on one of those guardrails that has the ends buried in the ground. I loosened my lugs up before I pushed forward. Once changed, I pulled backwards until the tire was on the ground and tightened the lugs. I did have a jack, but it was buried under a bunch of camping gear.
I've used old logs or anything you can use as a "ramp." The slimier the easier it is to pull up on it, and pull back off.
Yep. It’s a very helpful technique even if there is a Jack.
@@MrJustinWheeler
Roger that!
That's super handy dude, thanks for sharing.
Brilliant. Although I now keep a full size floor jack and stands in my tool box. Have had enough flats to be self sufficient by now.
Haha. I feel ya. Dealt with this one too many times.
If you’re ever in a pinch and you don’t have your blocks, you could always park on the soft shoulder and dig a hole under the wheel
Even though I never had a tandem trailer I always carried chunks of 4x4s and 2x6s because you never know what kind of terrain you may have a flat in and that extra boost for your jack!
Yep! Smart man!
a single axle method is what's needed. nice vid
Great knowledge great video. Thanks for sharing. 📡👽🇺🇸 RUN!!!
Thank you for this upload sir, you're an absolute legend 👍
My dad taught my brother and me this trick over 40 years ago. We now carry a Cypress 6x6” block about 2-1/2ft long with a 30-45degree angle cut in it on one end
I bet it’s been an awesome tool over the years.
@@MrJustinWheeler super awesome we use it as a block under the tongue jack as well
I have a collapsible ramp that I keep in the truck for this very reason.. But I typically have a few blocks of wood on me.
I give you an "atta-boy." Two thumbs up! Good information.
Especially a tandem axle trailer! Lol
How does the world ever go round without people of this level of intelligence
Brilliant. The best solutions are the simple ones. 👍🏼
awesome, jus the little things can make life easier, thanks
Yes sir. I hope it helps!
It works great. Everywhere I pull my trailer I have my high lift jack and cordless impact wrench with me.
Gonna try this on my Corvette right now!!
How’d it work out for ya?
@@TJ-qz6hr Great!! I have to replace a fender and straighten out the rocker a bit, though. Turns out the tire wasn't even flat, just really low profile. Go figure!!
@@Raceb8420 🤣
@@Raceb8420
😂👍
Simple yet effective, genius!
Thanks for sharing
Bro just made my year with this
🥹😎😎
Great leverage idea when you are on the road.
Old school solutions like this always works!
There it is.
Using the grey matter.👍
Yes sir!
For my 6×12 single axle, I use 2 4x4's cut an inch shorter than the trailer sits fully loaded. They also as my wheel chocks. Unfortunately, you have to release the hitch, but you can lift the tires high enough with the landing gear/dolly.
So you put the 4x4 in the back on the side to be jacked and then lift with the landing gear?
Useful video, thanks😊
Safety Last at all times. What a dope.
Incorrect, amigo.
You just changed my life!! Boss won't fix a bent axle and I'm changing a tire on it about every 3 months.
Probably bent the axle using this method to change the other tire fully loaded.
We salute you oh block carrying lug nut loosening tire man of the pasture !!
🫡
Had to change stock trailer loaded this way but had a battery impact wrench so I didn't have to break lugs loose first. It works
Thank you! So many nay-sayers out there claiming this won’t work loaded. It DOES.
Just cut a Angle 45 on block
JW, thank you 4 the Pro Tip changing tire on trailer!
Hi there!! Great tip!! I will have to try that with my travel trailer. I currently carry like 5 2x8s to build a gradual climb
Hey that’s a great option too! I just prefer the 4x4s because they are also excellent wheel chocks for when I drop off the trailer.
I've been driving a duel axle for years I cant believe I never thought of this
Never too late to learn something new!
When previous common knowledge returns as a breakthrough invention.
This technique is better than a jack. You don't have to crawl under a trailer.
Why would you have to crawl under the trailer to use a jack? You can't be that slow
I typically point the handle part of my Jack out away from under the trailer so I don't have to climb under the trailer to Jack it up! Sheesh!
Or trust a jack to pick up a fully loaded trailer. 4x4 aint gonna break
Great tip man I will remember that one!
Great idea.
Thank you!
Goddamit gump your a genius , learned this on my bigfoot power wheels 1983
pretty damn smart thinking.
Thats friggn bad ass. Never thought of that. Tyvm!
Very freaking helpful. Thanks!
Been pulling a tandem trailer daily for 35 years. Never needed to carry anything but my truck jack.
very ingenious thank you
You are a life saver !!!!!!!
Happy to help, my friend. Stay safe out there!
Great nugget of useful info.
Brilliant. Thanks for sharing.
I've had to do this on my tandem axle travel trailer and it works so easy!
Great tip,will definitely keep this in mind
Lots of comments about jacks being the thing. I argue. This is easier, simpler, and smarter. Just break the lugs loose first.
Yes sir. There is a time and place for a Jack. But on the side of a busy interstate, this is the way to go.
Great idea, I’ve always used 2x8s stacked up but this works with less material.
Yep. 2x8s are great too. 4x4 is just my go-to.
Real Men of Genius. That was AWESOME
Excellent job 👏
Great hack! Thank you!
Yessir. Thanks for watching!
Great tip. I'll remember that. Thanks
Works even better on Dually trucks trailers or such.
Block on inside tire remove outside tire
Yes sir you are correct
When we pull our travel trailer we always have waffle blocks and the Anderson leveling system either will work. And quicker than a jack unless you bring along a floor jack. And when your on the side of the highway and peoples are flying by get everything ready first if your on the side of the traffic. I bring along an impact wrench as well.
My friend just bought a plastic ramp for the same thing. Shortly after, he got the opportunity to use it, lol. Doesn't work on single axle trailers though. For that I used a log I found that was about 6" taller than the space between the ground and bottom of my trailer at the rear. I wedged the log diagonally between the ground and trailer then backed up enough to stand the log up. It raised the wheel off the ground enough to change it.
That's a really good tip there son!!@
Thanks!
That's a great idea.