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Old 12-10-2018, 11:22 AM   #41
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cpaharley,
Thanks for the info.
I'm think'n I'm SAFE.
I only have 9" of draw bar sticking out of the receiver.
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Old 12-10-2018, 11:43 AM   #42
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cpaharley,
Thanks for the info.
I'm think'n I'm SAFE.
I only have 9" of draw bar sticking out of the receiver.
Distance is from the hole in the rear to the ball, so you maybe at 11" already because the hole is at least 2" back from the from of the receiver. Take the draw bar out and measure that distance.
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Old 12-10-2018, 11:51 AM   #43
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I replaced my draw bar with one two inches longer than stock. Not only does the tailgate open now, but the chance of the trailer storage box hitting the truck rear lights on sharp turns is reduced (don't ask).
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Old 12-10-2018, 11:51 AM   #44
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Old 12-10-2018, 02:52 PM   #45
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Attachment 35631. Been there done that. Makes quite a crunch doesn’t it.
Me too ! Pat
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Old 12-10-2018, 02:56 PM   #46
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I replaced my draw bar with one two inches longer than stock. Not only does the tailgate open now, but the chance of the trailer storage box hitting the truck rear lights on sharp turns is reduced (don't ask). No change to the way the trailer feels under tow. Extended tow bar is rated 6000# tow and 600# pin weight. Safe enough for a 19.
Expensive lesson learned . Also had to fix one side of fiberglass box . What can I say I was tired and not paying attention . Hopefully won't do that again . Pat
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Old 12-10-2018, 03:42 PM   #47
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Expensive lesson learned . Also had to fix one side of fiberglass box . What can I say I was tired and not paying attention . Hopefully won't do that again . Pat
Boy I got off easy! No damage to the storage box, but still going to cost me 159.00 for the tail light unit. Only 1500 miles on the truck. Wife just gave me the look and the tsk, tsk, thing.
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Old 12-10-2018, 04:11 PM   #48
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Boy I got off easy! No damage to the storage box, but still going to cost me 159.00 for the tail light unit. Only 1500 miles on the truck. Wife just gave me the look and the tsk, tsk, thing.
Yup I hear you about the cost of your taillight . For some reason that same taillight I was able to get a Ford OEM light for 125, a accident before . But because I needed fiberglass supplies went with the Chinese knock off for 25,00 . My truck is a oldie but goodie .I can tell you that box is strong . Had to fix the lid and even though the side crack didn't go through all the way . I laid cloth and fiberglass inside to strengthen anyway . If my truck was new I'd spring for the new light myself too. You don't want to hit that box Pat
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Old 12-23-2018, 09:24 PM   #49
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One way to eliminate the jack handle is to replace it with a 5” x 1/2 hex bolt. I use an 18V battery drill fitted with a 5/8” socket, which works on the hex bolt and stabilizers, eliminating the tedious hand cranking. I keep a 12V battery charger in the camper to keep the drill topped up.
Replacing the crank is simple:
Pop the top off the jack,
pry off the retaining spring
drive out the lock pin
slide the crank out, leaving the cog in place
cut threads off the hex bolt
drill hole in bolt for the lock pin
Insert the bolt and reassemble
Voila! you have an automatic tongue jack.

I just did the mod that dpiano describes. It didn't take that long.
I can describe in more detail if anyone else wants to try it. If I don't like it, I can re-install the regular crank.

I've been using a Dewalt 20v drill (not a noisy impact driver) on the stabilizers for a while, and now it runs the tongue jack, too.

I also had a dent in the tailgate that I recently had fixed, so we now have clearance.
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Old 12-23-2018, 09:29 PM   #50
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if anyone else wants to try it. If I don't like it, I can re-install the regular crank.
Exactly what I did and undid last year.

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