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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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5er front jacks

When I crank down the front legs on my 5th wheel trailer, one side comes down faster then the other. I don't hear any grinding or noises like the slow side is skipping teeth on the gear drive.

Any suggestions or likely solutions?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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It HAS slipped at one time or another...it needs to be "retimed". Fairly easy to do...put front of trailer on jacks or stands.... run the front struts all the way up.....there is prob a pull pin in the cross rod that goes from the motor side to the other. Remove the pin and manually rotate the "other" side all the way up! Repin the "other" side and you should be good to go!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Thanks for the help. I'll give it a shot.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Just remember, when using separate jacks, that the fiver is alot heavier up front than standard trailers. Be carfull!
 
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