[Shop-talk] shortening trailer jack

[Jim Franklin]

Can you mount it higher and take up the space with spacers and long bolts?

jim 

> On Jul 17, 2023, at 10:32 AM, john <jniolon at att.net> wrote:
> 
> I've got a typical screw down trailer jack that I want to use for a smaller, shorter project
> <jack.jpg> 
>  
> I need something to hold up a leaf vacuum when disconnected from the mower and this
> jack is too long and ungainly for this little project
>  
> <IMG_0598.jpg>
>  
> I haven't taken it apart yet so looking for some insight.  It shouldn't be complicated (shorten outer shaft and inner screw, right)
> but don't want to render it useless
>  
> thanks
> john
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