Trailer Jack that Doesnt Hang Down Very Far for a Big Tex Utility Trailer

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I have a Big Tex utility trailer that I use often and it has a top wind trailer jack installed. The jack works well however, even when fully raised, it often drags or scrapes the roadway if there is a bump or rise in the road. Is there a jack that has a high clearance distance from the bottom of the jack to the road? I drive on a lot of country roads where the surface is uneven, rutted or bumpy. Im afraid that I will hit a spot in the road that will be high enough for me to lose rear wheel traction due to being lifted up by hitting the jack or damage the jack and/or tongue of the trailer. Thank you.

asked by: Edwin S

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Depending on the capacity you need I do have some A-Frame jack options you might like. Take a look at the Ultimate Trailer Jack # 322-RDJ-2K. It is more adjustable than other jacks and measures just 1-3/4" from the mounting bracket to the bottom of the leg with the jack fully retracted and the collar at the lowest setting. This jack is rated for 2,000 pounds.

A wheel or foot will add more to that 1-3/4 inches so keep that in mind. For a wheel you can use # JC-102. For a foot you can use # JF-101BK.

Another option is to use a swivel jack such as # BD190758 which will mount to the side of the trailer frame. This is a pipe mount and it comes with the pipe that will need to be welded to the side of the frame. Once the trailer is hitched up to the tow vehicle you can swivel the jack up so it is parallel with the trailer frame. This jack is rated for 5,000 pounds and comes with a foot. I have linked a video of it as well.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Kyle, a direct replacement jack, no unfortunately. We do have plenty of other alternatives that you might be interested in though. For instance, take a look at the Ark Xtreme Off-Road Swivel Trailer Jack w/ 2 Wheel #ORJW350D. This jack bolts around…

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Answer 2

If you look at the photo I edited for you, you will be able to see all the dimensions of the mounting tabs on the top of the Ultra-Fab #UF48-979006 Scissor Jack.

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Answer 3

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 4

I have good news, our trailer jack that has a 2 inch outer diameter part #DL74MR would fit and work well. While it has a 1,000 lb weight capacity that does not mean 1,000 lb total trailer weight capacity. That capacity is the tongue weight capacity…

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Answer 5

It will indeed work; I just checked with Lippert for you and was able to verify the correct toggle switch for your Lippert Power Stance Electric Trailer Jack #LC69VR (which is the 813748), is the following: - Replacement Extend/Retract Switch for…

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Answer 6

You would choose a side wind or top wind jack based on several factors. Each has its advantages. If clearance is an issue for the radius of a top wind, then you would choose a side wind. The opposite is also true. It is my experience that a side…

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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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The distance from the bottom of the mounting flange to the bottom of the outer tube on the Bulldog Round, A-Frame Jack part #BD155033 is 3-1/2". The mounting flange is 3/16" thick. I have attached a photo of these measurements for you as…

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