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Post by sherrifriend on May 12, 2017 14:38:33 GMT -8
Hi all. Has anyone added stabilizer jacks to the frame of their trailer?
I have some but the climbing underneath the trailer and resetting them is not really my favorite thing to do. I am looking to have some welded onto the frame. I did order some but it turns out I got something that was a little bit heavy and large for my little frame. Possible to weld on, yes (with some other modifications), but the machine guy and I had a good chat, stared at things for a bit, and then decided to look for something a little smaller before we commit to welding these massive things on.
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Post by vikx on May 12, 2017 20:27:11 GMT -8
Most vintage trailer frames can't support big stabilizers. Personally, I like the little stack jacks even if they are a pain to adjust. More vintage charm. LOL.
Check into cargo trailer stabilizers. They weigh less and might work.
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Post by sherrifriend on May 16, 2017 4:40:09 GMT -8
Most vintage trailer frames can't support big stabilizers. Personally, I like the little stack jacks even if they are a pain to adjust. More vintage charm. LOL. Check into cargo trailer stabilizers. They weigh less and might work. My concern is that since I travel with a little one, and maybe an animal or other kids others every once in a while, I'm worried about when they throw their weight around. Our stabilizer ones tend to shift around. My husband's a safety guy and he really likes the idea of having a stabilizer of some sort welded on. So, since he kind of lets me buy and restore a trailer in the driveway, I like to make him happy too. I do value this groups knowledge though so I really appreciate the feedback, especially if it's really a no go, that way I can explain to him why it just won't work. I was looking at these swing out stabilizer jacks. Any additional thoughts for me? |
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Post by vikx on May 16, 2017 10:54:50 GMT -8
Those are the cargo trailer type and should work. I would bolt them on if at all possible. Also, check the frame carefully for structural integrity. You can also use the stack jacks along with the little stabilizers.
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Post by kamhawk on May 16, 2017 14:39:22 GMT -8
I bolted that style of jacks on the front and am using scissor jacks on the back. Seams to work well in my shop. Still in the rebuilding phase and have not got to use them in the real world
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Post by sherrifriend on May 17, 2017 2:48:16 GMT -8
The metal frame isn't really wide enough for any kind of jacks besides the screw-up stabilizer ones and even those are too wide. I plan on talking to the welder about fabricating a plate with holes that they can be bolted to. Thanks for the advise.
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