A-Frame Trailer Jack with Most Ground Clearance when Retracted

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Thank you Michael, Do the wheels in the referenced jack remove easily for quick on/off capability? I don't see a reference to that in the jack description. Thanks for your help!

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One option is to use a rack and gear jack for A-frame trailers, # BD165412. But in order to get a retracted height under 6 inches the wheel would have to come off. This is because the retracted height is 7-1/2 inches. There are other A-frame jacks to which you could add a wheel but in doing so it would extend the jack beyond the 6 inches you are looking for.

The alternative is to use a swivel jack that mounts to the side of the frame such as # FXPD15L.

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Brian

9/11/2017

Thank you Michael, Do the wheels in the referenced jack remove easily for quick on/off capability? I don't see a reference to that in the jack description. Thanks for your help!

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Michael H.

9/12/2017

The wheel on the Bulldog Heavy-Duty, Rack-and-Gear Jack with Steel Wheel - A-Frame - 19" Lift - 1,200 lbs Item # BD165412 is held on with a bolt. Not a long bolt and there is no nut on the other side so it would not be difficult at all to take the wheel off/put the wheel on when needed. I have included a picture pointing out the bolt.

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Answer 2

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