Isolation Pads for Aluminum Trailers When Installing Bulldog Velocity Series Jack

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Hello- Step 2.2 recommends the installation of isolation pads. What is the recommended material for isolation pads? Thanks in advance,

asked by: Renee

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Expert Reply:

Rubber is a great material to use as an isolation pad to prevent galvanic corrosion from dissimilar metals like if you were installing the Bulldog Jack part # BD185400 on an aluminum frame trailer.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

A galvanized steel fender like #CE17701G has a corrosion-resistant zinc coating applied to it, while a raw steel fender like #CE17720 does not. Both types can be painted, but it will be easier to paint the non-galvanized part. In either case the…

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Answer 2

For your application you need to stick with your 8" wheels, otherwise you're looking at tires with a larger width and will likely rub against the trailer frame as you stated. Unfortunately there aren't any 10" wheels with an offset…

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Answer 3

First, I can tell you that we carry few rims that have an offset. If it did have an offset it would be listed so it looks like the Dexstar Wheel, #AM20021, has a zero offset. Given that it has a zero offset the total width of the rim is 8 inches (7…

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At its widest point, the #AM3H300 215/60-8 tire/wheel combo you mentioned is right at 8-1/2 inches wide. The tire is mounted on a 8 inch diameter by 7 inch wide wheel, versus the 3-3/4 inch wide wheel commonly used on 5.70 x 8 tires. A 5.70 x 8 tire…

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Answer 5

In order for you to realize more clearance under your trailer, using torsion axles with down degree angles will give you more clearance. On a system that has a 10 degree up axle, the center line of the spindle to the bottom of the trailer frame is…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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Answer 9

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Answer 12

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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