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dpgllg's avatar
dpgllg
Explorer
Sep 17, 2014

Modification to landing legs to raise them without bending

What I am looking to do is put some chain or wire on my front landing legs that would allow me to hook the chain / wire with a hook and raise the leg without me having to bend or get down on my knee to lift it. Due to health issues it is difficult for me to get up and down for this task.

In order to raise them the chain / wire would almost have to be attached somehow to all four corners of the landing pad I believe otherwise it would bind when pulled only from one side.

Has anyone done this type of modification and if so can you share the details?

Thanks!

Dave
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Sep 17, 2014
    If attached to the pivot point of the foot, should only need that single attachment point.
    You would need a second to pull out the pin also.
  • dpgllg's avatar
    dpgllg
    Explorer
    Sep 17, 2014
    rhagfo wrote:
    If attached to the pivot point of the foot, should only need that single attachment point.
    You would need a second to pull out the pin also.


    Thank you for the response!

    Is there any chance you could post a picture?

    I installed the snap pins which are high enough for me to reach

    Thanks again!

    Dave
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Sep 17, 2014
    dpgllg wrote:
    rhagfo wrote:
    If attached to the pivot point of the foot, should only need that single attachment point.
    You would need a second to pull out the pin also.


    Thank you for the response!

    Is there any chance you could post a picture?

    I installed the snap pins which are high enough for me to reach

    Thanks again!

    Dave


    I have not done, but this has got me thinking, my issue isn't health or fitness, but getting my knees dirty.
    It may require some fabrication or a good hunt at the hardware store.
    Likely an Ace or True Value.
  • Allworth's avatar
    Allworth
    Explorer II
    Sep 17, 2014
    Get an eye bolt from the hardware store with a 1/4" shank long enough to reach through the lower landing leg. Washers and "self-locking (or aircraft)" nuts.

    Replace the pin that holds the foot onto the lower leg with the eye facing out.

    Hook with an awning hook.
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Sep 17, 2014
    Maybe if your legs are lubed very well you may be able to lift them if not lifting straight up. Mine simply will not go up unless I'm lifting straight up on the leg.

    I agree that pulling to the side while trying to lift up will cause the leg to bind. But like I said it may work if the inside of the leg is well lubed.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Sep 17, 2014
    fj12ryder wrote:
    Maybe if your legs are lubed very well you may be able to lift them if not lifting straight up. Mine simply will not go up unless I'm lifting straight up on the leg.

    I agree that pulling to the side while trying to lift up will cause the leg to bind. But like I said it may work if the inside of the leg is well lubed.


    I use a dry graphite spray lube on my legs and stabilizers (and just about everything that needs lubed).

    Inner tubes slide smoothly. I use my awning rod....just slip end into lower pin hole and pull up. Easy-peasy
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Sep 17, 2014
    I'm going to have to give that a shot, literally. :) I have some dry graphite spray I bought specifically for the slide gears, maybe I'll give it a try on the legs too.

    Thanks for the suggestion.
  • jamway's avatar
    jamway
    Explorer
    Sep 18, 2014
    I took an old fireplace poker and took off the poker end. (it unscrewed) I then heated that end about 1.5 in. from the end and bent it 90°. It works great.
  • Water-Bug's avatar
    Water-Bug
    Explorer
    Sep 18, 2014
    Old-Biscuit wrote:
    fj12ryder wrote:
    Maybe if your legs are lubed very well you may be able to lift them if not lifting straight up. Mine simply will not go up unless I'm lifting straight up on the leg.

    I agree that pulling to the side while trying to lift up will cause the leg to bind. But like I said it may work if the inside of the leg is well lubed.


    I use a dry graphite spray lube on my legs and stabilizers (and just about everything that needs lubed.)


    BAD IDEA ! Graphite is actually an abrasive and not a lubricant. It has a low friction coefficient in low speed/low usage applications but will eat bearing surfaces if used on high speed or motor/axel applications.

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