Trailer Jack Recommendation or Trailer with Angle-Iron Frame

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I have a home made utility trailer. The rails are made with angle iron. Will there be a problem mounting this jack?

asked by: Dan S

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Expert Reply:

You would have to box the frame to install the trailer jack part # MJ-1206B as it cannot attach directly to an angle-iron frame.

The Fulton # FTJ120W0301 which is a weld-on application would be an excellent choice as well. You would just weld it directly to the frame.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I spoke with my contact at Pro Series and he stated that the pin diameter on the Pro Series Round, Pipe-Mount Swivel Jack, #PS1401460303, is 9/16 inches. This is a 5,000 pound capacity jack. I also asked about the Pro Series Round, Snap-Ring Swivel…

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Answer 2

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 3

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13…

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Answer 4

I would use a protractor, see photo, place the protractor on the edge of the inside of one side of the trailer frame and the other inside edge of the trailer frame should be parallel with the 50 degree line on the protractor. Another way to verify…

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Answer 5

The 8-14.5 tires are an older metric size no longer used today. Therefore, you would need to replace these along with the wheels in order to update them. In order to see if we have any options for you, we'd first need to determine the bolt…

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Answer 6

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 7

I definitely understand how safety chain capacities and determining exactly what chain rating you need for your trailer can be a bit confusing. To keep it as simple as possible, safety chain requirements state that the breaking strength of EACH…

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Answer 8

Hey there Gary, thanks for the photo and yes the etrailer Bolt-On Swivel Mounting Plate for 3,500-lb Trailer Jacks with a 5/8" Swivel Pin #e52JR will indeed work with your Round, Pipe Mount Swivel Jack #TJP-5001S-B.

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