Tailgate Clearance

[cbwallace]

TT has an LCI Electric Tongue Jack but when connected to TV will not allow the tailgate to open more than about half way. It looks like a few more inches of clearance would allow tailgate to fully open, but only option I can find is a manual tongue jack. Does any one know of any other tongue jacks or mods that would get me the few inches I am looking for?

Thanks,
Chris

[harley4275]

I also had this prob on a chev avalanche (I think) and had a barker elec jack and just loosened the allen set screws and turned it 180degrees, like someone else suggested, and it cleared thetailgate.
But new trailer has an LCI jack ...will have to check this spring to see if it can be turned as it hit the tailgate on a 2500 chev pu....hmmm

[Graydust]

I have the same problem with my Dodge hd 2500. The tailgate just hits the motor and what a pain getting in the back of the truck. I had planned on making a new sub plate and turn the whole jack but after reading this, I will look at just turning the head. A big thanks here.

[pappcam]

Dannyabear1 wrote:

DavinD wrote:

Dannyabear1 wrote:
Don't buy a Toyota, problem solved.

Wow! Useful post! Thanks so much for your insightful knowledge on this issue.

Just in case you didn't know, this is one way toyota 'cheats' at tongue weights, by putting their hitch further under the truck closer to the axle. Only truck i've ever has taigat hitting jacks with, and its not the placement of the jacks on multiple trailers.

More misinformation being passed off as fact. Par for the course.

My 2011 F150 has the same issue. I need to get a stinger that's maybe 2 or 3 inches longer.

[TurnThePage]

Bucky Badger wrote:

Dannyabear1 wrote:

DavinD wrote:

Dannyabear1 wrote:
Don't buy a Toyota, problem solved.

Wow! Useful post! Thanks so much for your insightful knowledge on this issue.

Just in case you didn't know, this is one way toyota 'cheats' at tongue weights, by putting their hitch further under the truck closer to the axle. Only truck i've ever has taigat hitting jacks with, and its not the placement of the jacks on multiple trailers.

You are so full of it, my 2010 f150 hits my jack

As does my '97 F150.

[Bucky_Badger]

Dannyabear1 wrote:

DavinD wrote:

Dannyabear1 wrote:
Don't buy a Toyota, problem solved.

Wow! Useful post! Thanks so much for your insightful knowledge on this issue.

Just in case you didn't know, this is one way toyota 'cheats' at tongue weights, by putting their hitch further under the truck closer to the axle. Only truck i've ever has taigat hitting jacks with, and its not the placement of the jacks on multiple trailers.

You are so full of it, my 2010 f150 hits my jack

[JJBIRISH]

cbwallace wrote:
The jack has an A-Frame base so would have to turn 60 degrees. While it looks like that would work I am going to opt for the 18" shank. That will provide plenty of clearance not to mention that the TV is overkill for the TT so no danger of coming close to any tow ratings.

you turn the jack head not the whole jack, and turn it 90*...

[_tiredTeacher]

Dannyabear1 wrote:
Don't buy a Toyota, problem solved.

Too late, I have one. Oddly ebough, my 2005 Tundra's tailgate wasn't a problem, but the 2010's tailgate is. I got a longer drawbar for my pop up. As for the Rockwood, I'll look into rotating the power jack.
Hey, it's nice to know Ford and Chevy owners are in the boat with me.

Teach

[cbwallace]

Dannyabear1 wrote:

DavinD wrote:

Dannyabear1 wrote:
Don't buy a Toyota, problem solved.

Wow! Useful post! Thanks so much for your insightful knowledge on this issue.

Just in case you didn't know, this is one way toyota 'cheats' at tongue weights, by putting their hitch further under the truck closer to the axle. Only truck i've ever has taigat hitting jacks with, and its not the placement of the jacks on multiple trailers.

I had the same issue with my 2007 1500 Silverado and both receivers are flush with the bumper.

[cbwallace]

The jack has an A-Frame base so would have to turn 60 degrees. While it looks like that would work I am going to opt for the 18" shank. That will provide plenty of clearance not to mention that the TV is overkill for the TT so no danger of coming close to any tow ratings.

[sbowman871]

I turned my Ultrafab head 180 degrees. It now clears my tailgate by about an inch. The truck and trailer needs to be almost parallel for it to clear. If the TV is slightly angled it will still hit. TV is a F150.

[DavinD]

Dannyabear1 wrote:

DavinD wrote:

Dannyabear1 wrote:
Don't buy a Toyota, problem solved.

Wow! Useful post! Thanks so much for your insightful knowledge on this issue.

Just in case you didn't know, this is one way toyota 'cheats' at tongue weights, by putting their hitch further under the truck closer to the axle. Only truck i've ever has taigat hitting jacks with, and its not the placement of the jacks on multiple trailers.

That may be true, but how was this at all helpful to the OP?

[Dannyabear1]

DavinD wrote:

Dannyabear1 wrote:
Don't buy a Toyota, problem solved.

Wow! Useful post! Thanks so much for your insightful knowledge on this issue.

Just in case you didn't know, this is one way toyota 'cheats' at tongue weights, by putting their hitch further under the truck closer to the axle. Only truck i've ever has taigat hitting jacks with, and its not the placement of the jacks on multiple trailers.

[DavinD]

Dannyabear1 wrote:
Don't buy a Toyota, problem solved.

Wow! Useful post! Thanks so much for your insightful knowledge on this issue.

[Drippin]

cbwallace wrote:
I may have just found a solution. I have an Equalizer hitch which I believe has a 12" X 2" shank. Equalizer has an 18" X 2" shank which will give me an additional 6" of clearance which should be enough to allow the tailgate to open.

Chris

This is what we did. The shank is not inexpensive but well worth it.
Don't forget to verify that your pigtail and chains are long enough.