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magic43's avatar
magic43
Explorer
Jun 16, 2015

Jack Stabilizers

I finally found time to install my JT's Strongarm Jack Stabilizers today. The install went very well and the instructions were very concise.

One thing that I did not do as instructed; I decided to not be a traveling billboard and I turned the labels toward the inside.
  • Dick_B's avatar
    Dick_B
    Explorer
    Jun 16, 2015
    Buy some lithium spray and give the joints a good squirt on occasion. The parts rust rather quickly including the TEE handles. With that said I think they help with the movement.
  • Ed9824v's avatar
    Ed9824v
    Explorer
    Jun 17, 2015
    I got a set used at the swapmeet and I like them very much just have to remember to loosen them up before moving legs up or down. never did mount the ones in the rear yet or ever will.
  • SanMarMor's avatar
    SanMarMor
    Explorer
    Jun 17, 2015
    They made a big difference on our trailer. And you didn't need to worry about the labels, they will get blasted off anyway.
  • DannyA's avatar
    DannyA
    Explorer
    Jun 17, 2015
    Like the idea of stopping the movement but one question:
    Do you have to get down on your knees to tighten them?
    Knees are not what they used to be.
  • larry_barnhart's avatar
    larry_barnhart
    Explorer
    Jun 17, 2015
    hand tight is all that is needed and not hard hand tight. You could figure a way to do the job with a long something. Some guys have but I forgot how.

    chevman
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Jun 17, 2015
    I use a length of pipe with another short piece welded onto the end at an angle. Works fine.
  • magic43's avatar
    magic43
    Explorer
    Jun 17, 2015
    DannyA wrote:
    Like the idea of stopping the movement but one question:
    Do you have to get down on your knees to tighten them?
    Knees are not what they used to be.

    No kneeling, just bend down and release the T handle.
  • lee_worsdell's avatar
    lee_worsdell
    Explorer
    Jun 17, 2015
    Yes great up grade but don't forget to undo. wasn't pretty and sound kind of made me sick. Never again lol

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