JT strongarm

[jrobichaud]

My 365saq has the hydraulic front landing gear. I ordered the JT strong arm kit. The installation video I watched was set up for the non hydraulic landing gear. Does anyone know how these strongarm swill attach to the landing gear? Is there a kit I should also order? Thanks for the assistance!

[dcheatwood]

I had both on my wildcat but have sold it now. Miss the hydraulic landing gear now. So much faster than elec. Hope you find what you're looking for.

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[Helmsey]

I have the BAL version for our 365 and so far I don't have them installed on the front for the same reason. On this 5er though I haven't noticed that much movement up front so I'm not terribly worried about them. Most of our shake was in the rears and adding the BAL loacl arms there really took care of it.
With that said, if there is a way to put them on the front I will look into it. Another issue you might run into is the spare tire getting in the way. On mine, the spare tire is right at the front underneath the camper and at a quick glance think it might create an issue with the bars.

[dcheatwood]

You may be able to see below in the 2 pics that I had strongarm on my wildcat with hydraulics landing gear. They worked fine. Is there an issue with your particular unit?

[Sierra14]

you wont need the JT strongarm for hydraulic legs. those are for electric jacks. they hydraulic legs are pitched out to 14 degress to help the unit more stable accoring to lippert who makes the legs.

[BigJohnD]

Uh. Hydraulic legs move a lot too. I can testify to that, we live in one with the level up system. Lippert does make a weld on tab just for the JT Strongarms. I don't have a link at my fingertips right now though. I'll look it up. I'm just going to make my own weld on tabs and stabilizers.

[BigJohnD]

Here you go:

JT's Strong Arm™ Jack Stabilizer Adaptor Lug for Hydraulic Fifth Wheel Landing Gear Legs – Lippert Components, Inc Online Store

[chiro]

I have a 365 saq with hydraulic front legs and the power legs in the back. I have the steadyfast stabilization system and haven't been impressed with it. I have talked to the owner of steadfast and he wants me to take off the rear power jacks and put manual crank down jacks. I have also chalked the wheels with x chalks and regular chalks and the camper still moves.
Any thoughts on how to stop the camper from shaking?? I think its the equiflex suspension.

[Helmsey]

Originally Posted by dcheatwood

You may be able to see below in the 2 pics that I had strongarm on my wildcat with hydraulics landing gear. They worked fine. Is there an issue with your particular unit?

The legs are round instead of square, no holes like the traditional landing gear.

[AquaMan]

I use a tripod up front, x-chocks, and rear stab and there is still a noticable "shake" when we travel camp. When I set up at our seasonal site, I put a set of jack stands behind and in front of each wheel. What a difference! Virtually all shake is gone.

[chiro]

Thank you aqua man. I have a set of sissor jacks I will try next time I go out.
I think the equiflex suspension I have on it causes a lot of problems with the motion in the 5er.

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by chiro

Thank you aqua man. I have a set of sissor jacks I will try next time I go out.
I think the equiflex suspension I have on it causes a lot of problems with the motion in the 5er.

I might have to disagree on the equiflex.
Bouncy movement would be more in "springs" and "rubber" tires.
Jmtc

[Dangeri]

I have a 2014 365SAQ and I have hydraulic jacks on the front and the electric jacks on the back . I installed JT's last year and try work awesome . In addition I have the x chalks and I have next to no movement. I was able to install with all items that came in the box. I will take some pics this weekend.

[SKnight]

Mine seems good as is but I came from an entry level TT. That thing shook if you scratched your nose.

But I would like to say woo hoo, we have a factory Sierra rep now!

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by Sierra14

you wont need the JT strongarm for hydraulic legs. those are for electric jacks. they hydraulic legs are pitched out to 14 degress to help the unit more stable accoring to lippert who makes the legs.

x's 2 I debated getting the auto ground control system 3.0 put on by lippard at the rally. I chose electric 4 point system after talking with the factory. They said they would not install my JT's on hydraulic system do to the offset. but I could still use them on the front landing gear only with electric. The 2nd set mounted behind the rear wheels are at a 14 degree angle and can not be mounted. But in essence I really do not need them there because I will still have the rear stab. left on and that's where they are hooked to now. Why did the factory tell me no? yet they sell them on the big foot? VERY STRANGE......

[elind]

I have a problem with my Wildcat and JT Strongs in the front. My spare tire is under the landing gear blocking the arms placement. I could relocate the spare to the back bumper but it's nice under the rig. Would I get got results with a tripod in the front and JT Strongs on the rear stabs?

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by elind

I have a problem with my Wildcat and JT Strongs in the front. My spare tire is under the landing gear blocking the arms placement. I could relocate the spare to the back bumper but it's nice under the rig. Would I get got results with a tripod in the front and JT Strongs on the rear stabs?

Elind,
You can still put them on with spare in place.
Look at mine.

[TURBS]

Don't quote me but I think last year if you bought a set at the rally they would install them for you!

[elind]

My spare lays flat under and sticks out the front a few inches under the front door.

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by elind

My spare lays flat under and sticks out the front a few inches under the front door.

Pictures?