[Shop-talk] shortening trailer jack

[Ronnie Day]

Why not just get a swivel tongue jack? Northern Tool has this
(*https://tinyurl.com/2p22mgqd
<https://tinyurl.com/2p22mgqd>*) for $40. I replaced the tongue jack like
yours on our utility trailer with one from Horrible Freight or  Northern
some years ago. Works great. They're also available from eTrailer, Wally
World, etc, for more money it looks like. Very easy bolt on installation or
you could weld it if you want.

RD

On Mon, Jul 17, 2023 at 10:07 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
>
>
> 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
>
>
> 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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