Driver's Side Slide Hydraulic Hose

[Jerry Emert]

No way would I use just a 2X4 under there. 
Joel

Joel, I have a very bad habit of exaggerating to make a point!  It has caused me no end of trouble both in the Navy and as a police officer in my second career.  I never intended a 2X4, I was smiling when I wrote it and somehow expected y'all to notice!  My concern was I just didn't understand exactly where people were saying to "block" the frame.  Gerald's explanation was right on and helped me visualize what to do.  I don't recall seeing anything larger than a 4X4 at Lowes but like you I would be looking for Beefy!  I'm relatively sure the tech from Pirtek will come equipped to do what he has to do.
Thanks
Jerry

[David T. Richelderfer]

I like to use tree rounds for these types of jobs, that being propping things up while working on/under them.  A tree round of over 1 foot in length, up to near 2 feet, and 10" in diameter should work well.  You can find these tree rounds at your local firewood seller before they are split for fitting into a wood stove.  Get good strong rounds without internal cracks if you can find them.

[Gerald Farris]

The best type of wooden block that I have found is to cut off a section of a used oak railroad tie. The down side is, at 7 X 9 inches they are heavy, but the up side is that they are very strong, and as a cattle ranch owner, they are very common since I use them as corner post in my fences.

Gerald

[Jerry Emert]

Apparently they made some changes in the 2003 when Monaco took over.  The rear of the cylinder actually goes through a hole in the frame rail.  The other side of the rail seems to butt up to the fresh water tank.  Got one hose replaced but naturally the one that is leaking is the one the tech can't get to.  The tech is trying hard but this is just not something they are used to.  Right now I'm worse off than I started!  Neither slide works right now.  About 800$ and counting!  Does anyone know how to get at the inboard side of the cylinder?  Through the hole in the frame?  If you are familiar with year please let me know.
Thanks

[Jerry Emert]

Update:  3 out of the 4 hoses replaced.  One, the one on the rear of the cylinder, is buried too deep in the frame rail to get off.  The end with the hose attached actually goes through the frame.  The water tank is right there on the other side of the frame.  Dug all the goop out and can see the end but the hole is not big enough to get a wrench on.  Looks like the water tank may have to come out to get to that hose.  The good news, I hope, is that so far the leak has stopped. So it looks  like the problem is fixed for now.  I'll see the next time I travel if the slide continues to slide out while driving.  Hoping that the hose that runs through the frame is protected enough that it stays together for a long time.  Pirtek was impressive in their response time and equipment they carry in their truck for hydraulic repair.  i highly recommend them (thanks Fred.)  So for now we are back in business.  Thanks for all advice and assistance.
Jerry