Landing gear/jack problem
One landing gear on my 5th wheel has began to make a terrible noise. Sounds as though it is binding when lowering or raising the trailer, and is coming from one of the 2 1/2" square tubes located ins...
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bpounds wrote:Roger10378 wrote:
Look at this on Utube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emcOISsW2PA&t=20s
I can't believe that guy thinks he needs that much grease. He's just going to end up with a mess.
This guy has a better idea, IF you want to remove the legs. Myself, I drilled a couple of holes and lube without any disassembly.
Landing Gear Lube
The first few minutes of this one is a pretty good idea too.
Landing Gear Lube 2
Well, could be bent but when I was letting the jacks down first, I went through the place on the threaded shaft without any problem. It was when I was letting it back up that the noise occurred.
I know the shaft is dry because I've never lubricated it. Don't know how I missed this routine maintenance but I did.
First, I'm going to get some grease in there and see what happens without removing the jack from the trailer. If that doesn't work I'll remove the jack and try to see if the shaft is bent.
I appreciate the post showing the different lube methods. Personally, I like the idea of applying grease with the flexible pipe insulation.
