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Old 03-26-2018, 02:58 PM   #1
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We have a triple axle Voltage with the hydraulic 6 point jacks. When our trailer is leveled and the kids are playing it seems like it shakes quite a bit and seems unstable. Does anyone use wheel locks/chocks to stabilize the movement does it help?


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Old 03-26-2018, 11:08 PM   #2
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We have a triple axle Voltage with the hydraulic 6 point jacks. When our trailer is leveled and the kids are playing it seems like it shakes quite a bit and seems unstable. Does anyone use wheel locks/chocks to stabilize the movement does it help?


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I installed JT Strongarms last year and they made a huge difference for us - rock solid.
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I installed JT Strongarms last year and they made a huge difference for us - rock solid.


@donzinger when you use your JT Strongarms do you tighten the t-nuts then raise or lower the trailer just a bit to put tension on them or do you just leave alone once you tighten. I ask because I have an auto-level hydraulic system too and I am curious how others use them with this set up.

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@donzinger when you use your JT Strongarms do you tighten the t-nuts then raise or lower the trailer just a bit to put tension on them or do you just leave alone once you tighten. I ask because I have an auto-level hydraulic system too and I am curious how others use them with this set up.

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I have read where the directions say to level then raise slightly then tighten but I have never done that - I level, tighten the t-bolts and enjoy.
A word of caution - DON'T FORGET TO LOOSEN THE T-BOLTS before pressing any buttons on the level panel - don't ask - LOL
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Yes, on don’t forget to loosen the t-nuts. That would be really bad. I have told my wife and two kids many times not to forget. I imagine those hydraulic jacks will bend or snap the strong arms easily.


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Mine broke the mounting bolts that connected the arm to the frame. Easy enough fix, could have been worsee. Amazing that the t bolts didn't slip or give

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