What Tool to Use for Enlarging 1-7/8 inch Trailer Jack Hole to 2 inch

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I need to increase the hole diameter in trailer tongue from 1 7/8 to 2 for new trailer jack. Any advice on the best way to enlarge the jole size.

asked by: Leslie E

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When we have to enlarge holes here for the install of trailer hitches we usually use a rotabroach tool but the best tool to use is a reamer. Since you're making a relatively small size increase I would find a 2 inch reamer tool for a power drill and go with that.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Really you'd be fine going with either tire but the better of the two are definitely Radials. Radial tires have a longer life than bias tires, usually provide a smoother and quieter ride, provide better fuel economy because they have less rolling…

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The old B78-13ST tire size translates into a modern ST175/80-13 tire size which is compatible with a 13 inch diameter rim that's 4-1/2, 5 or 5-1/2 inches wide. We offer a load range C radial tire (1360lbs at 50psi) part #TTWTRTM1758013C or a bias…

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Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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According to Lippert, the mounting nuts should be torqued to 120 ft-lbs for the Axle Riser Kit - Single Square Torsion Axle - 3-1/2" Lift #LC382741.

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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 like…

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If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

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The adjustment holes on the Super Titan Forged Pintle Hook Plate part #RP38186 are 17/32" diameter so they will accept and are designed to be used with 1/2" bolts. It should not matter what brand pintle hook is used as the hole size and…

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The Pintle Hook #C48215 that you referenced does include mounting hardware to attach to a pintle hook plate like the Super Titan Forged Pintle Hook Plate #RP38186 that you referenced. I also pulled these two parts and was able to determine that they…

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Answer 9

Hey Marc, I appreciate that info, and a 2-5/8" center to center measurement of adjacent bolt holes means you have a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern. And I'm not sure what size tires or wheels you have but I'm guessing 12 inch wheels. So…

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Answer 10

The Andersen Ultimate Safety Chain Kit with Clevis Hooks #RM3230 that you referenced comes with safety chain tabs that install into open slots on your fifth wheel rails like you can see in the attached picture.

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What Tool to Use for Enlarging 1-7/8 inch Trailer Jack Hole to 2 inch

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