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Old 03-22-2005, 08:43 AM   #11
Simon3xUD
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Question jacks as levelers or stabilizers?

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Originally Posted by Bill
I wasn't as clear as I hoped. A lightweight drill will set the jack pad firmly. In fact, if needed, it will raise the TM perhaps half an inch - but not more. You would need a heavyweight drill only if you haven't levelled the TM, and have to lift the entire TM using the jacks.

Others of us don't pre-level, preferring to use the jacks to lift the TM into level position. If you are in this group, that's fine. To each his own.
Bill
Ok, now is the time for you wise folks to settle a disagreement . What impact, if any, is there on the TM frame if the leveling jacks are actually used to level the TM instead of just using them as stabilizers? The co-owner of my trailer believes that there can/will be torque on the frame by using the jacks as levelers and that this torque will weaken or perhaps even twist the frame.

Thoughts? Experiences?

Thanks!
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