Are Side-Frame Mount Jacks Available With Different Gear Ratios

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Is there different gear ratios for the RAM 12k jacks? My gooseneck is VERY tongue heavy with our camper on the front of our gooseneck and cranking it up is a pain.

asked by: Joe O

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For that I recommend an electric jack set like the Ultra-Fab Deluxe Electric Landing Gear Set # UF17-943010 which has a combined 12,000 lbs of capacity, and offers 38" of lift.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Joe

11/6/2018

Is there different gear ratios for the RAM 12k jacks? My gooseneck is VERY tongue heavy with our camper on the front of our gooseneck and cranking it up is a pain.

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Kyle S.

11/6/2018

The first thing you will need to know to get the right axle is your current axle's spacing from hub face to hub face and spring center to spring center. For example the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles - 7,000 lbs # 8327834 measures 95" from hub face to hub face and 80" from spring center to spring center. The Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles - 7,000 lbs # 8327864 measures 94" hub face to hub face and 79" spring center to spring center. With these you would also need compatible hubs and drums # 42866UC3-EZ. What you would need apart from the axle (assuming you have double-eye springs) are two more double-eye springs, two more center hangers, two more equalizers, eight more shackle straps, 10 more shackle bolts and the hardware to attach the axle. You will need to get the same size components as you currently have and know the axle spacing you currently have. Or you can replace all of the suspension components at once with something like the Triple Axle Hanger Kit # APTT5. This may need to be the case because all of the hangers would have to be moved and a third axle in front of the forward-most axle would be very far forward and you may need to move the existing axles back a bit before re-installing the third axle. I have added a link to a help article on trailer suspension which I highly recommend checking out and a link to our trailer suspension components.

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Answer 1

I am pretty sure that the axle you are in need of is a 7k axle that has 95 inches from hub face to hub face and 80 inches from spring seat center to spring seat center which we do have a replacement for with the part #8327834. I would recommend you…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-219-4UC3-EZ that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your Lippert 6k axle that you mentioned but you'll need to verify the grease seal dimension on your spindle. You'll need yours to measure…

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Answer 3

I may have an option for you, but there is not a 7000lb axle that can be used with hubs that use the 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern. We offer the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles - 95" Long - 7,000 lbs #8327834 which is 95" long…

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Answer 4

I do have a way for you to use the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam #8327834 so that the springs are on top of the axle, but we actually don't manufacture any of these axles so we wouldn't be able to make a custom axle for you. We do however carry…

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Answer 5

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 6

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 9

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 10

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 11

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 12

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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