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Old 05-01-2018, 10:47 PM   #1
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putting a 1974 27' AS international

Hi: I am new to the forum as well as a new owner. I got my AS about 6 weeks ago and hauled it 70 miles home on paved and dirt roads and it behaved well.
The insides have been stripped out but were all inside: It appears that everything is there. I now have the trailer emptied out. I have been watching the AS forum and have learned a lot. i have decided that my best bet is to put the trailer on blocks for a while, while I work on it.

Question: What is the best way to block the frame of my AS to minimize frame twisting etc. I will probably want it up in the air for at least a year as I work on it. I am unsure of what needs to be done but would not be surprised if I have to remove the pan and maybe have some welding done on the frame.

I want it on blocks as I get started. I intend to document my adventures as I go along.
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Old 05-02-2018, 03:23 AM   #2
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I would use 7 points:
tongue jack
stabilizing (not for raising or supporting) jacks
axle mounting plate
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Old 05-02-2018, 02:15 PM   #3
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Welcome! Lumatic is spot-on. Weight bearing support at the tongue jack and at the axle mounting plates. Then drop the four stabilizer jacks (if they're still present) to just snug, which will provide additional support.
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