Will Fulton Boat Trailer Jack w/ Wheel Fit 1998 Four Winns 180 Horizon

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Will this work with a 1998 Four Winns 180 Horizon? The original jack is the welded on backing plate. Thanks

asked by: Mike

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Hey Mike! You can use the Fulton Boat Trailer Jack w/ Wheel # FTJ120W0301 on your 1998 Four Winns 180 Horizon. However, you will need to measure to see if this matches the current bracket. See the attached photo with measurements. Worst case you can cut off the old one and weld-on the included backing plate. You can also weld on the new one in a different location and leave the old one in place for less work.

What kind of jack did you have before? An old Shelby maybe?

expert reply by: Robin H

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Mike

9/14/2025

Hi Robin. Thanks for your you for your response. Like most I was trying to find a jack that would use the existing snap ring. I had taken the measurements that you mentioned and I felt that this jack would work. I wanted to run it by you to make sure there was nothing I was missing. I also noted others in this forum who have Four Winns trailers of similar age and it seemed to work for them. So I went ahead and bought it. We’ll see if it works. Thanks, Mike

Robin H.

9/16/2025

@Mike happy to help, let me know how it works out!

Mike

9/21/2025

@RobinH. Hey Robin. The Fulton jack fit perfectly on the existing welded on bracket. As mentioned in your video the new snap ring is more sturdy than the old one so I had to wrestle with it a little bit. I did get it done however and the new jack is great. To answer your question, yes the original jack is a Shelby. It has held up well. The problem was that the plastic grip on the sidewind handle had broken off and I couldn’t find a replacement. So if you have any thoughts on where I could get one I will keep the original jack as a backup. Thanks Mike

Robin H.

9/21/2025

@Mike I'm glad to hear it fit! Shelby was a common older jack, replacement parts aren't around anymore since the company has been gone for a while. A lot of people try to match new jacks to the original mount from Shelby but those vary. If it didn't work out I thought maybe we could narrow it down based on the model if you have it. Some we know fitment for, others we do not.

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Answer 1

The bolt that comes with the etrailer.com Removable 6" Caster Assembly, #JWK-6P, measures 3 inches long. It has a 7/16 diameter thread and the main shaft measures 1/2" (see photo). This caster assembly uses a steel bushing that has an outer…

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Answer 2

I wish we had a rebuild kit for your trailer jack but that's not something that's available due to the age of the jack. The best and most similar solution we have then would be the Fulton trailer jack part #FTJ120W0301 which has a 1,200 lb…

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Answer 3

All of the 15 inch lift jacks with the snap ring are rated for 2,000 lbs or more. The reason why you aren't finding a wheel in that lift is because the wheels are not rated for that capacity. The jacks with the integrated wheel don't have the…

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Answer 4

Thank you for that info, and while we have some options for you to replace your Shelby 5764A trailer jack, there isn't one that is going to fit that bolt pattern. So you have a couple of things you can do, which is either have a new plate welded…

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Answer 5

What you've got there looks like some type of proprietary mount that we don't offer. We do however have jacks that would work. I'd recommend having the mount removed and using a weld-on jack like the Fulton #FXP100W0301 and the #P9012-00…

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Answer 6

Hey Dan. If your jack mount has a 2-1/2" ring on it then the Round Snap Ring Swivel Jack w/ Footplate item #TJB-2002S-B is going to be your best option. This 2,000 lbs capacity jack attaches to the same size bracket that the Fulton item…

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Answer 7

I recommend replacing it with the Fulton Round, Snap-Ring Swivel Marine Jack - Weld On - Sidewind - 10" Lift - 1,200 lbs #FTJ120W0301 which will fit your existing jack mount so it will be an exact replacement, and you will actually have a little…

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Answer 8

Sounds like you'd need a Fulton jack like the part #FXP100W0301 which is a weld on style jack like what you have that would attach to a bracket like part #P9012-00 that you'd have installed on your trailer most likely. You can send me…

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Answer 9

In order to remove a welded-on trailer tongue jack you will need to cut off the old welds to release the mounting bracket. This can be done using an angle grinder. The jack can then be replaced with another welded-on option such as the Fulton Marine…

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Answer 10

I believe the jack you are looking for a replacement for is a frame mounted, swivel jack, sidewind, that has a 2,000 lb capacity and a wheel caster. We did have a customer come back and say that the Fulton jack part #FTJ120W0301 will attach just fine…

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Answer 11

I do have an option for you but Shelby boat trailer jacks are discontinued and we don't offer any direct bolt-on replacements for them. That said, you can easily remove the old flange by cutting or simply place the new jack beside it and leave…

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Answer 12

If the holes on your mount are separated by 3 inches the Fulton trailer jack #FXP100W0301 will fit. If you need a new mount you'd need the #P9012-00. For new hardware for the bracket you'd need the #F0933325S00.

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