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breeno
Explorer
Jan 02, 2014

JT strongarms installed

I've been contemplating ordering JT strongarms for a while, and this past week I acted. Just wasn't satisfied with the improvement from my kingpin tripod, and my father-in-law expressed interest in mine so I sold it to him and ordered the JTs.

Drilling the frame was a bit painful, but the results sure are worth it. I can't for the life of me figure out how to do the back arms with how my 5er is laid out, but just having the front done was a pretty impressive gain in stability.

Also ordered up some X Chocks.

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  • Jim4929's avatar
    Jim4929
    Explorer
    Feb 23, 2014
    I can't for the life of me figure out how to do the back arms with how my 5er is laid out, but just having the front done was a pretty impressive gain in stability.


    I had the Steadyfast system on my trailer and was going to buy them for the fiver. Keystone offered a promotional package that included JT's on the front only. I purchased one arm from Steadyfast for the back legs. That is mounted on the frame and runs to the opposited pad in the rear. My rear legs are right behind the tires and there was no cross beam to mount the JT's like there is in front. I can really tell when I get in a hurry and forget to tighten down the screws with the trailer motion. Once they are locked down the trailer is rock solid.

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