How to Install a Swivel Jack on Trailer So that Cranks Parallel to the Vehicle Direction of Travel
Updated 07/29/2014 | Published 07/26/2014
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Question:
why doesnt some one think about the handle clearance in cranking when a jockey box is used ? currently the box must be placed at least the length of the handle plus knuckle space away so there is cranking clearance. this reduces the amount of nose overhang on a vehicle. IF THE TUBE WAS ROTATED 90 DEGREES then the jockey box could be place right behind the jack when upright and when the jack is folded it is under neath the jockey box. The jack is then cranked from front side instead of from the side. This allows for clearance when a cars nose is on a TOW DOLLY and jockey box is mounted on top of Trailer tongue. a top crank jack that is foldable would also work if it was tall enough to clear height of jockey box and still be foldable. I have yet to see either that will solve my problem
asked by: RossGallichotte
Expert Reply:
The reason the jack handle is put on the side of the jack is for a couple reasons. If it cranked the way you referenced it would potentially interfere with the frame of your trailer as it would crank across it, and it would be kind of awkward to crank the jack as you would have to swing the handle in across the trailer frame. Where it's at now the person cranking the jack has complete access to the full range of motion of the crank handle. This would be helpful when jacking a heavy trailer.
With that being said you could weld a Bulldog Sidewind Jack - 2K # BD150152 in whatever orientation would work on your trailer and would clear the accessories on your trailer.
To attach the jack you would want to use a Mount Tube for Bulldog Round Jack # BDPG9810-00 and then weld this on your trailer part # BD500240.
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