Removal of Trailer Jacks ?

[Ripcord01]

I have a light trailer. I need to replace the trailer jacks! I know that there is a way to get these things off. It looks like there are two plates that are butted together but I see no way that they can be holding the Jack on. I know it is simple. After all these are built for the Military with the thougth that the average Joe or Jane could repair them.. What are the turn cranks things located on the front of the trailer for?

 

[KsM715]

Not 100% sure but is there a c-clip (or ring clip, can't think of the name right now) on the big circular pivot point? The kind that you need those special pliers with the points on the end the fit into holes on the clip to spread it apart enough to slip it off the tube? (boy, that really makes it sound like I know what I'm talking about. )

Edit: one of these http://www.easternmarine.com/BULLDOG-Trailer-Jack-Swivel-Ring-Kit-500241/

 

[Ripcord01]

I will go look at the trailer and see if I can find them. Thanks for the insight.

 

[davey8943]

Not 100% sure but is there a c-clip (or ring clip, can't think of the name right now) on the big circular pivot point? The kind that you need those special pliers with the points on the end the fit into holes on the clip to spread it apart enough to slip it off the tube? (boy, that really makes it sound like I know what I'm talking about. )

Edit: one of these http://www.easternmarine.com/BULLDOG-Trailer-Jack-Swivel-Ring-Kit-500241/

I think you are looking for the term "snap ring".



Dave

 

[Ripcord01]

Where is this little " Snappy ring?"

 

[KsM715]

thats it. Thanks

 

[papercu]

Weii, that the second one of those in the past couple of weeks. did someone find a secret yard? Wayne

 

[KsM715]

Where is this little " Snappy ring?"

If you go back and look at the pic (your pic that I added the arrow to) there should be a snap ring where The red arrow is pointing to.

 

[Ripcord01]

Thanks Jeff. I found it. I did not know the front slides out. How cool. It was like ohh my trailer does something that yours don't. Is there a special tool I need to remove the snap ring? I did notice that it has a hole in each end! I attempted to pul it off using a screwdriver much to no avail.

 

[Ripcord01]

Weii, that the second one of those in the past couple of weeks. did someone find a secret yard? Wayne

No secret squirrel. I picked it up at Meade 2 weeks ago.

 

[therealsundance]

What model trailer?

 

[KsM715]

You can get a set of snapring pliers ( http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/retaining-and-lock-ring-pliers/pliers/hand-tools/ecatalog/N-96y ) They can be found at most hardware stores or sears.

Or you can try 2 flat blade screwdrivers. Place one in the slot where the ring is split. Twist that screwdriver to widen the gap and then take a second flatblade and try to get under the ring and pop it off when the ring is spread wide enough to clear the groove it is sitting in. (caution, that ring will fly and with the tube right in front theres no telling which direction it will go.)

 

[Ripcord01]

I guess I will be going to Sears in the morning. I need to replace the legs anyhow. I need 3 horray..Would you know what or if these trailers have a back support leg? I have a few welds on the rear but can't find any pictures of one with a rear support of any kind.

 

[Ripcord01]

What model trailer?

TP-5A4-DC , A mobile light trailer.

 

[hilber]

Did you get the snap rings off. I just did one on a civilian trailer to replace ajack and it was relativley easy.

 

[hoop]

"What are the turn cranks things located on the front of the trailer for? "

Those are for securing the outriggers(trailer jacks) in place. On some trailers those trailer jacks slide in and out.

 

[papercu]

Rear support pic. Wayne

 

[Ripcord01]

"What are the turn cranks things located on the front of the trailer for? "

Those are for securing the outriggers(trailer jacks) in place. On some trailers those trailer jacks slide in and out.

Kind of like this?

 

[Ripcord01]

Rear support pic. Wayne

Thanks for the picture. I guess I now need to get me four new legs.