Solutions to Allow Tailgate to Fold Down on Truck Without Hitting Trailer Jack

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Hi. I’m trying to find a trailer jack that will have enough clearance to put tailgate of truck down with trailer attached. The ultimate jack looks like a great option bu not sure I have enough clearance behind for the pin. Can you advise if this would work on my trailer or it there are other options. Trailer is a 2007 fleetwood e2. Thanks. Current jack is 2000 lbs, a frame bolt mount, lift 14”, retracted, 8”, extended 23”, clearance 15”

asked by: Peter R

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One of the easiest way to gain clearance to allow for a tailgate to fold down without hitting the trailer jack is to go with a longer ball mount as that adds distance between the rear of the truck and where the jack will be.

For example, the Ball Mount part # EA40 has a distance of 14-5/8 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the ball hole.

Otherwise, when the Ultimate jack part # 322-RDJ-2K is in the lowest position it only sits 1-3/4 inches above the mounting bracket.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Marco

9/20/2025

Won’t that change the tongue weight?

Jameson C.

9/22/2025

@Marco Not to a significant enough amount that anything would change or would need to be different.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

In most cases, the tailgate will hit the jack on an a-frame trailer when lowered but there are many variables to this that are different for each truck or trailer. If you use an extended length ball mount like the Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

I went to our warehouse and was able to locate an a-frame jack that measured less than 12 inches from the bracket up. The Bulldog Round A-Frame Jack, #BD155032, comes in just under 11-1/2 inches which included the handle. I have attached a picture to…

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Answer 6

When the Ultimate Jack part #322-RDJ-2K is in it's lowest position it would be 7-1/4 inches tall above the trailer frame. So since you need 8 inches or less for your tailgate to open this would work great with plenty of clearance.

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

I do have an option for you but I don't have any way to reduce the ground clearance of your existing a-frame jack . That said, what you can do to fix this issue is replace your existing jack with the Ultimate Trailer Jack part #322-RDJ-2K. The…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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