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White_Knight_II's avatar
White_Knight_II
Explorer
May 30, 2017

Jt strongarms

I have a question relating to a very specific situation. I have an Eagle 29.5 rks . I am in an area where I may be able to purchase a set of jt strongarms for it. Unfortunately I am miles away from my fw and need to know the distance between the front landing gear legs. I'll only be here for the next two days. If anyone has this particular fw and has immediate access to it, I would sure appreciate if you could take that measurement for me and post a reply. Mine is a 2010 model year, but I'm sure the model year wouldn't matter. Thanks for any assistance you can give.
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    May 30, 2017
    I don't have the measurement for your 5er, but having installed a set, I saw the only difference between the two kits is that the one for over 58" has an extra mounting plate for the front side to side arms, so they can be separated in the middle
    If you look at the left side of the picture below, instead of a double mount like miner have you get an extra plate, backing plate and a couple bolts so the center mount can be separated.

    ON EDIT: We just setup again yesterday, and all I can say is ****, Rock Solid and I don't use X Chocks!
    Do as the instructions state, with trailer just a tick low in the front. Rear jacks 1st, put some upward tension on, and lock arms. Then lock front arms and rise about 1/4" to 1/2", this puts all the arms under tension or compression, no wiggle!!

    Well some things seem to change, now the instructions speak of greater than 66" or less than 66" between the legs. I checked before I started my install and all tubes were the same length.

    Install instructions

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