Replacement Independently Turning 6" Jack Wheel that fits a 2" Jack Tube

Updated 10/13/2026 | Published 10/12/2026

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Removable 6" Wheel for Dutton-Lainson A-Frame Trailer Jacks - 2" Inner Tube Diameter

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Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Jack w/ Wheel - Sidewind - Swivel - 10" Lift - 1,500 lbs

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Question:

Why doesn’t the wheel on trailer jacks turn independently of the jck shaft? Is there a wheel for a small boat trailer jack that turns independently of the crank handle?? This has driven me nuts for years as I try to maneuver my 14ft boat in my garage.

asked by: Fred S

Expert Reply:

There sure is Fred and welcome back. The Removable 6" Wheel for Dutton-Lainson A-Frame Trailer Jacks item # DL22539 has the ability to rotate independently from the jack. It is designed to fit jacks that have inside a 2" diameter jack tube. The wheel assembly is zinc coated for corrosion resistance and has a 1,250 lbs capacity.

If you need to replace your boat trailer's jack, I recommend the Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Jack w/ Wheel item # DL67MR. This jack has an independently turning wheel and has a 1,500 lbs capacity. It comes with it's own mounting brackets as well.

Cost is the main reason smaller jacks don't have independently turning wheels. They don't have internal bearings or a swivel mechanism between the wheel bracket and the bottom of the inner tube.

What kind of boat do you have? Feel free to answer this and throw in any other questions you have, where it says Add Comment.

expert reply by: Jerred H