It is easy to lift with two people. one person on each wing, one lifting, one pushing down. Then you just need another person at the wheel with an assortment of suitable blocks to slip under to support the U/C bow whilst you change the wheel. regards Rob
Rob Thompson 0429 493 828 On Sun, Sep 22, 2024 at 9:44 AM Ian Williams <[email protected]> wrote: > An interesting question. > there are a few solutions I think.THe first one is if the wings are on, it > is possible to put a stand under the wing tip and lift the wheel clear. > (Tho probable not the best idea ) > The best would be to remove the fiberglass cover between the U/C legs > which will clear access to the 2 U/C attach straps on each side. Then use > a length of timber to pick up the 4 strap mounting rod ends protruding. > Then put a jack under that, lifting the fuse. > I would suggest when the wheel is off, check the bearings and the seals to > prevent water ingress. The seals are compressed between 2 spacers and > replacements can be made from leather. > The early Dimona’s used metal hydraulic lines which I found quite tricky > to both undo and do up again. > Hope that is of some help > > Ian Williams > New Zealand > Sent from my iPad > > On 22 Sep 2024, at 09:23, Tomasz Dzikuć <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Dear Dimona users, > > > > We need to replace the main tire. > > > > We are wondering how to lift the Dimona to be able to remove the wheel. > > > > Hydraulic car jacks are not suitable (too low lifting height). > > > > We also cannot find information about where it has reinforced points, > hooks that can be used as support points. > > > > Maybe you have some experience in this area? > > > > Tomasz Dzikuc > > > > TMG Team > > AZL Zielona Gora > > Poland > > > >
