Trailer Jack

Capt. Hoss · **Posted:** Thu Sep 08, 2016 6:54 am

Ok this is going to sound dumb but who here has had to replace their trailer jack? I only ask because I am having to replace mine. The gear set in the old one is missing the pins that hold it in place and it has been chewing up the gears inside. I found the right jack for my trailer and it is only $41 plus shipping. I don't have the original Four Winns trailer because of the box frame design it rusted from the inside and was no longer safe to tow with. I now have a Magnus trailer with the Fulton snap ring jack. So who here has had to replace theirs

EvilZ · **Posted:** Thu Sep 08, 2016 7:49 am

I have to replace my trailer jack every couple of years. Salt water isn't kind to them....Nowadays, I just buy them from Harbor Freight.

GottWhat · **Posted:** Thu Sep 08, 2016 9:07 am

Boating Magazine just had a "How-To" on this very subject: http://www.boatingmag.com/changing-out- ... ongue-jack

LVChris · **Posted:** Thu Sep 08, 2016 11:14 am

I replaced mine with one from harbor freight as well. Very simple 4 bolts and nuts.

Capt. Hoss · **Posted:** Thu Sep 08, 2016 2:25 pm

The jack looks easy to replace as long as it has the snap ring design, and the backing plate is welded to the trailer and I don't want to have to cut it off and wield it back on. I will have to check out harbor freight as I didn't even think of them.

LVChris · **Posted:** Thu Sep 08, 2016 2:56 pm

the one I got from Harbor Freight I simply put it next to where the original one came off. The worst part is it scratches the paint off the trailer when I swing it up.

230 Mike · **Posted:** Thu Sep 08, 2016 3:16 pm

I replaced mine with a Fulton F2. I had a fabrication shop cut off the old plate and weld on a new one, then primed & painted to match.

Jdpber · **Posted:** Fri Sep 09, 2016 8:57 am

230 Mike wrote:

I replaced mine with a Fulton F2. I had a fabrication shop cut off the old plate and weld on a new one, then primed & painted to match.

this is what i am going to be doing this fall/winter but it will be done by ME

230 Mike · **Posted:** Sat Sep 10, 2016 4:13 pm

Jdpber wrote:

230 Mike wrote:

I replaced mine with a Fulton F2. I had a fabrication shop cut off the old plate and weld on a new one, then primed & painted to match.

this is what i am going to be doing this fall/winter but it will be done by ME

I recommend getting the new plate from Fulton. It's sold separately but it'll make your life easier.

www.iFourWinns.com

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