Can I Turn The Trailer A-Frame Jack To Achieve Clearance For My Lift Gate/Tailgate?
Question:
my lift gate on my tow vehicle cannot operate due to jack head unit being in the way is it possible to turn the head unit where controls are located sideways or backwards?
asked by: Robert P
Helpful Expert Reply:
Tongue jacks like the Stromberg Carlson Electric A-Frame Tongue Jack # JET-2500 are capable of being turned and bolted into a different orientation. As this jack will only have 3 bolt holes the head will turn 120 degrees to either side. Also the utility light on the head of the jack will not shine on the hitch like it will currently.
The Bulldog Powered Drive Trailer Jack # BD500187 has a much smaller head and may provide the clearance necessary to open and close your lift gate without sacrificing the light operation on the jack.
A longer Brophy Ball Mount # BM20 or Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank # EQ90-02-4600 is the way I would recommend going. This will move the entire trailer farther from your vehicle allowing you to possibly clear the lift gate and give you more access to the contents in your vehicle. There are many different options to achieve this. If you can inform me of how much clearance you need and how long your current ball mount or weight distribution shank is I can suggest one to best fit your vehicle.
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Bulldog Powered Drive Trailer Jack - Drop Leg - A-Frame - 22" Lift - 3,500 lbs - Black
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Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 13-1/4" Long - 10K
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Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 18" Long - 8" Rise, 4" Drop - 600 to 1,400 lbs TW
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Stromberg Carlson Electric A-Frame Tongue Jack - 18" Lift - 2,500 lbs
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