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Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 02-28-2019, 04:39 PM
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Posted By ArmyVeteran
One small but important point to remember about...

One small but important point to remember about bottle jacks. They have to be short enough to fit under the axle with a flat tire. Along with any board or what ever you use to go under the shackles....
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 02-23-2019, 05:05 PM
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Posted By ArmyVeteran
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Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 02-22-2019, 06:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,678
Posted By ArmyVeteran
Go figure:) The problem is that not all...

Go figure:)


The problem is that not all vehicle jacks are appropriate for a TT. I discovered that early on. At home fortunately.


So had to buy something appropriate for the trailer.

...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 02-21-2019, 08:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,678
Posted By ArmyVeteran
I hear you but still have to disagree with the...

I hear you but still have to disagree with the manufacturer.


Jacking a couple of inches on the shackle is a lot less stress and a lot less dangerous. The shackle is the exact same place where...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 02-21-2019, 05:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,678
Posted By ArmyVeteran
I rarely deal in absolutes. But that manual could...

I rarely deal in absolutes. But that manual could not be more wrong.
My trailer frame (2018 243 BHSL) is 22 inches off the ground. (your mileage may vary) My axles are not even 12 inches off the...
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 02-21-2019, 04:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,678
Posted By ArmyVeteran
Oh yeah! Forgot that one. Good call.

Oh yeah! Forgot that one. Good call.
Forum: Chassis and Running Gear 02-20-2019, 01:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,678
Posted By ArmyVeteran
The old car rule was always as close to the wheel...

The old car rule was always as close to the wheel as possible. So the u-clamps are probably a good choice. Only other thing I would add is make sure you are on absolutely level ground and only do one...
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