Ultimate Trailer Jack

[Borrego Dave]

Originally Posted by Jon in AZ

A side-mount jack might be another option.

I think you've given the easy peasy solution Jon.

[The Minimalist]

Originally Posted by padlin00

Don't see anything about it's weight capacity.

2000# lifting, 3000# static.

[gordon2]

Originally Posted by Kevin PDX

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And what is the total length of the jack? I'm not able to find it on the website.

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I just added the installation instructions that I got with the Ultimate Jack to the files section. It includes some measurements that might be of help.

[Kevin PDX]

Originally Posted by gordon2

I just added the installation instructions that I got with the Ultimate Jack to the files section. It includes some measurements that might be of help.

Thanks, Gordon, helps a lot. Now I understand the plastic retainer that Mary & Bob spoke of. For the few amount of times I may have to remove it, seems okay. I normally have Loctite in my tool kit.

[gordon2]

Originally Posted by sokhapkin

The pin can't go out by design. Most likely you didn't lock it. Blame yourself but not the excellent Ultimate jack.

I do blame myself... not for failure to secure the pin, but failing to observe it's condition.

The pin that came with my jack and that I had a failure with is on the lower right. I got a replacement that should prevent future problems (upper left).

[mary and bob]

I put a safety chain on my Ultimate Jack, so it can't drop if some part fails.

[gordon2]

Originally Posted by mary and bob

I put a safety chain on my Ultimate Jack, so it can't drop if some part fails.

That sounds like a good idea.. I wonder how best to do that.. Any photos?

[mary and bob]

Lately I can't get photos to load onto a post, done it before but it won't work now. All I did was use a short piece of chain with a carabiner type hook on it. I leave the foot on the jack, it has a hole near the edge, enlarged the hole to make it easier to get the hook in, fastened the other end of the chain to a piece on the frame. If for some reason the latch fails, the jack can only drop an inch or so, can't drag on the road. I was more concerned about wear in one of the locating holes or the pin letting it drop. The chain and hook I used was something I got at work, intended as a door hold back on big truck cargo bodies that have swinging doors, but you could use any suitable hook and piece of chain

[redbarron55]

The wire that is provided to hold the pin easily slides off and the pin can be lost.
I need a good way to retain the clip to the wire so it won't fall off when I pull it out.
I have never had a problem with the pin that locks the jack in place, however and that clip is a good safety anyway.

[mary and bob]

Originally Posted by redbarron55

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I have never had a problem with the pin that locks the jack in place, however and that clip is a good safety anyway.

I've never had a problem with any of it, but Gordon got me thinking after he had a problem, so I decided to add a little extra security.

[gordon2]

Originally Posted by redbarron55

The wire that is provided to hold the pin easily slides off and the pin can be lost.
I need a good way to retain the clip to the wire so it won't fall off when I pull it out.
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Yes I have had the wire slide off many times when pulling the pin.
The new pin in my photo above was 3 for $1.50 (US)... so I just carry spares in my toolbox.