It is raining here so I decided to make some lifting blocks to help when jacking up the axle as it is always a pain to get a jack in there to lift. I find using a scissors jack on the frame like is shown in the manual to lift the rear basically lifts the entire trike even when the front wheel is brake locked and tied down.

I made some blocks as shown below to fit over the tie down loops on the rear axle pinch block. The part of the pinch block with the loop looks to be welded to the axle and should provide a good support point for jacking. I have 2 floor jacks and will probably use both to lift the rear and then set the axle on jack stands.

Used a couple of 6-inch 4x4 pieces and drilled out a slot 2 inches long 3/8 inches wide and 1 ¾ inches deep. Used a wood chisel to clean it out. They seem to work just fine.

Any input for any issue with using them to jack the trike would be appreciated. I do not think using these will damage anything. Thanks for looking.

Tie Down Loop on axle pinch block.

 

Seems like that should work out OK.

 

Much cheaper than my J&S Trike Jack! But with the air assist it’s a breeze to raise the trike and even roll it around the garage. Nice job on your part to figure something out and make it work.

 

I used 2 2x4's 51/2 inchs long with slots cut 2 inchs long. Works fine for me. I use a hockey puck on all my floor jacks for extra support.

 

I should make a set of those tied the right distance apart with a piece of oak. Then I can use my old generic motorcycle jack to lift the back end. Thanks for the idea.