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.

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.

Answer 1

The #42 E-Z Lube Spindle w/ Flange #TRU37FR has a 1"-14 thread size. A replacement Trailer Spindle Nut #165686 is available if the treads are damaged on the castle nut.

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Answer 2

To replace the motor on the LCI Pump 650057 we have the Replacement Motor #LC167576.

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Answer 3

You'll have to do some quick measuring to determine if the Ultra-Fab Deluxe Electric Landing Gear Set #UF17-943010 will fit the stock mounts on your Eclipse Attitude as we have no way of knowing that outright. If the measurement is 13.5 inches…

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Answer 4

Without being able to check the individual components and determine if the slipping is occurring in legs, gear box or motor it is hard to say what one part will fix your issue on your 2020 Forest River Wolf Pack 335 Toy Hauler. My recommendation is…

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If you have measured your landing gear like in the accompanying diagram and the frame clamps are 18-1/2 inches apart you have an uncommon spacing; you can use the Landing Gear Set #LG-183708 but would need to have a welder come in and remove your…

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Answer 6

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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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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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 9

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 10

The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 11

You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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Answer 12

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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