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02-28-2016, 08:16 PM
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Scissor Jacks
I have a 2015 Salem Lite, has anyone installed scissor jacks for leveling when they have factory installed stablizers?
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02-28-2016, 09:36 PM
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Not sure what you mean by scissor jacks but I added another set of Bal (brand name) stabilizers to the trailer just in front of the axle. So the stock 4 at the corners and two in the middle. Really knocked out some movement.
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02-28-2016, 10:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doc73
Not sure what you mean by scissor jacks but I added another set of Bal (brand name) stabilizers to the trailer just in front of the axle. So the stock 4 at the corners and two in the middle. Really knocked out some movement.
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I have stabilizers front and back I'm looking at scissor leveling jacks as addition and want some input.
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02-28-2016, 10:52 PM
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The jacks should not be used for leveling. They will torque your frame.
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02-29-2016, 12:03 AM
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NEVER use stabilizer jacks for levelers!
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03-09-2016, 11:26 PM
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You may have frame issues if you try to use jacks to level your rig. The addition of jacks between the stabilizers and axle as i've been told will greatly reduce the bounce (frame flexing) I'm installing the steady fast system to stop the movement.
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04-27-2016, 11:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doc73
Not sure what you mean by scissor jacks but I added another set of Bal (brand name) stabilizers to the trailer just in front of the axle. So the stock 4 at the corners and two in the middle. Really knocked out some movement.
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Did you permanently attach to the frame?
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04-27-2016, 11:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bglover
I have stabilizers front and back I'm looking at scissor leveling jacks as addition and want some input.
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If you are looking to stop the bounce this may be the way to go. I have electric stabilizers front and back and am looking to add a scissor jack in the middle. These are for stabilization. Level using your blocks under your tires.
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04-27-2016, 07:03 PM
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Quote:
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Did you permanently attach to the frame?
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Yes, screwed to the frame.
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04-27-2016, 07:30 PM
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I'm using stand screw jacks in the middle. I don't think it makes much difference on my 2104S, but probably will be a little more noticeable on the longer trailer when it gets here. I may just have to do the scissor jack thing to keep me from crawling under it though. I must be getting lazy!
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05-01-2016, 10:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doc73
Yes, screwed to the frame.
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Did you have a picture of where you put them?
Thanks
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05-02-2016, 06:02 AM
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The photo was taken to show the fence post, but you can see the jack just to the left. Front of the trailer is to the right. I centered them up in the middle of the trailer which worked out to be just at the front of the forward axle.
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05-02-2016, 06:42 AM
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I use an EZ Lift Jack ( screw type), 1 on each side before the wheel and after the wheel on the opposite side. located at the center of the frame rail close to the wheels. I have a machined pvc block attached to the jacks that insure they are located the same every time. The one on the slide side sets between the slides and away from the dump valves and slide mechanisms. They are the last piece installed after everything is level, stabilized and slides are out. About 1 1/2 Turns after contact with frame. Nothing will take all the shake out of a TT except maybe a concrete foundation. I still use the screw type chocks between the wheels. This has worked for me
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05-02-2016, 11:56 AM
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Doc73 - Thanks for the photo. Does it stick out? Has that been an issue?
Jeff64 - What kind of jack are using? I am also curious about the PVC you mentioned
Thanks
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05-02-2016, 03:59 PM
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One & a half ton scissors jacks ($19) each from Walmart with a small modified steel plate on top to facilitate frame mounting. Then acquired a solid steel rod from Lowes welded to the small folding handle that comes with each jack so I can stand upright to operate. Two of these in place of the rear stab jacks and two in front of the axles makes a nice companion to the Steadfast system.
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05-02-2016, 04:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FRRVR
Doc73 - Thanks for the photo. Does it stick out? Has that been an issue?
Jeff64 - What kind of jack are using? I am also curious about the PVC you mentioned
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Took a few better pics.. Hopefully you will not need to be a bat this time...
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05-02-2016, 06:33 PM
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That's what I did. 
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