How To Prevent Tailgate From Hitting Jack On a Trailer While Lowered
Question:
Can you lower a pickup tailgate without the tailgate hitting the top of Jack?
asked by: John M
Expert Reply:
In most cases, the tailgate will hit the jack on an a-frame trailer when lowered but there are many variables to this that are different for each truck or trailer. If you use an extended length ball mount like the Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches part # D-28 or an extended length weight distribution shank if using a extended length weight distribution system like the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank part # EQ90-02-4500, then you should be able to lower the tailgate without hitting the jack but you'll want to measure first to be sure. This will be the same for pretty much any a-frame trailer jack.
If you need a different ball mount please just let me know your rise/drop requirements.
Products Referenced in This Question
Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 18" Long - 7" Rise, 3" Drop - 600 to 1,400 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- 1400 lbs TW
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Equal-i-zer
- Square - 3 Inch Drop
- Square - 7 Inch Rise
- Equal-i-zer
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 4" Rise, 6" Drop - 14-1/4" Long - 6,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 4 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Long Shank
- CURT
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