Recommended Heavier Duty Upgrade For FIC 3500 Electric A-Frame Trailer Jack

Updated 09/06/2022 | Published 09/03/2022

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Ultra-Fab Electric A-Frame Jack - 18" Lift - 3,500 lbs

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$222.45

Phoenix Electric Trailer Jack - A-Frame - 22-1/2" Lift - 4,000 lbs

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$492.35

Question:

hi. i have a cougar bumper pull. 28rls. it came with a fic3500 power tongue jack. busted due to theft. i want to upgrade to possibly heavier jack. possibly 4000 to 5000. will the mounting bolt pattern be the same for most power jacks? thanks

asked by: Brit B

Expert Reply:

Electric A-frame trailer jacks often have the same bolt pattern, yes. Just keep in mind that a higher-capacity jack doesn't necessarily mean more speed, it's all about the jack itself. For example, the 3,500 lb Ultra-Fab Electric A-Frame Jack # UF38-944017 extends 6" in 25.3 seconds (with 1,000 lbs of tongue weight), while the 4,000 lb Bulldog Trailer Jack # BD500200 extends 6" in 28.5 seconds (with 1,000 lbs of tongue weight).

That said, since you mentioned wanting a heavier-duty jack, the absolute best upgrade for your FIC 3500 is an option from Ultra-Fab, the 4,000 lb Phoenix:

- Phoenix Electric Trailer Jack # UF38-944040

The Phoenix # UF38-944040 is as good as it gets for a jack due to its speed - it extends 6" in a blazing 9.5 seconds (with 1,000 lbs of tongue weight). Not only is it the fastest jack you can get, it also offers the exact same 22-1/2" of total travel as your FIC 3500. So you won't be losing anything, you'll just be gaining capacity and speed.

expert reply by: Kyle S