Jt strong arm install

another thing to note is I have electric telescoping jacks. So then what would be the best way? it is the recommended way from Lippert

Had local metal shop weld some angle iron from frame to frame for rear JT's as there wasn't anything/way the rears were going to mount w/o it.

BB_TX wrote:

There are struts mounted in the front for side to side movement of the front of the trailer.
There are struts mounted in the front for front to rear movement of the whole trailer (if the front can't move forward/backward, the rear can't either).
The struts mounted in the rear add extra rigidity to stop the side to side movement of that long rear overhang.
Works great on mine.

I wanted to say as you just did and I agree as you stated.

chevman

There are struts mounted in the front for side to side movement of the front of the trailer.
There are struts mounted in the front for front to rear movement of the whole trailer (if the front can't move forward/backward, the rear can't either).
The struts mounted in the rear add extra rigidity to stop the side to side movement of that long rear overhang.
Works great on mine.

True, BUT those rear stabilizers already are strong side to side! So the engineer in me says the best option would be to strengthen them front to back!

rhagfo wrote:

BB_TX wrote:
I did install the rears on mine. And I think they add extra stability even with the OEM struts. Here is a pic.

I think I say as I don't have the instructions in hand, for that type of stabilizer I would mount the tube forward to the frame. That type of stabilizer does ok side to side, it is front to rear weak.

The rear is for side to side because of the way the are mounted

BB_TX wrote:
I did install the rears on mine. And I think they add extra stability even with the OEM struts. Here is a pic.

I think I say as I don't have the instructions in hand, for that type of stabilizer I would mount the tube forward to the frame. That type of stabilizer does ok side to side, it is front to rear weak.

Colo Native wrote:

BB_TX wrote:
I did install the rears on mine. And I think they add extra stability even with the OEM struts. Here is a pic.

That is a great way to do the back I am going to do this because the belly is enclosed and the cross frame is not near them. Where did you get the tube stock from?

I got the sq. tubing at a local metal supply. I have a metal chop saw making cutting the angles easy. If you have a local metal fabrication shop they could cut one for you.

DennisVR wrote:

Colo Native wrote:
Just receive my JT's(GREAT BUY AT CW $184 other than the box looking like a return)and was looking through the manual and it's showing mounting the rear to the pad and not the inner tube, doesn't sound right, how have you guys done it or do you just leave the rear off? Pictures if you have them.

I have the rear stabilizers on my 5th wheel and I installed the JTs on the front and left the rears off, I don't see how they can do much good. I sure love the fronts, best investment I made. Of course I bought them just before they went on sale.

Next time you're setup, push on one rear corner of your 5th wheel. You can see the tires flex sideways. The rear JT will eliminate that. If you never had any rear flex then, yes it wouldn't help.

BB_TX wrote:
I did install the rears on mine. And I think they add extra stability even with the OEM struts. Here is a pic.

That is a great way to do the back I am going to do this because the belly is enclosed and the cross frame is not near them. Where did you get the tube stock from?