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    Posted: 18 Apr 2014 at 11:38pm
I have an Rpod 178 and I was wondering if anyone has installed removable stabilizers on their Rpod or is aware of any solutions to prevent them from touching the ground when driving up certain slopes?

I have trouble backing into my driveway with my rear stabilizers installed because they come in contact with the ground.  The stabilizers are not easy to remove. I"m aware of saveajack.com but are there other solutions out there?
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Do you have the axle risers installed?  They lift the whole pod about 4" and help a lot with that problem.  They are relatively inexpensive and easy.  But there are slopes and there are slopes.  If it's just your driveway, you might be able to put down a board or two at the junction of the road and your driveway to give the pod a little lift at that critical point.

I have heard of removable stabilizers but I don't know where to find them. I'm sure someone else will chime in. If you don't have the risers though, I'd sure look into getting them.  They will help everywhere you go.

Another thought.  The stabilizers are only attached for convenience.  You can take them off and stow them until needed.  They don't ever need to be bolted or welded on at all, though ease of use and convenience are significant factors for having them attached.

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Tars,

Thanks for the response.  I do have the axle risers installed.  I have also tried using lock pins to aid in connecting and removing the stabilizers.  It hasn't saved much time because the stabilizers are difficult to reconnect because you must align and place a square piece of metal that sits between the stabilizer arms.

I like the saveajack solution but it seems I will to do some metal cutting to remove the base of my existing jacks that are welded on to the frame.  I don't have the tools to do that so I was wondering if there were other options.

I may try laying the boards down as you suggested.  Thanks.

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I used a Dremel tool and cut off wheel to cut the weld when removing my smashed stabilizer.  It took about five minutes.  It was more of a tack than a structural weld.
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Find a friend with a 41/2 inch grinder takes less than 5 min, or pay a shop to cut them off. The save a jack is a bolt on deal.

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I would take them off and not worry about reattaching them.  Just hold them in place as you crank them up, once there is pressure they'll stay until you take them down again.

Our early model pod did not come with front stabilizers so I've always used jack stands.  Makes the pod rock solid.
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Posts: 184 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Apr 2014 at 10:02pm
Originally posted by techntrek

I would take them off and not worry about reattaching them.  Just hold them in place as you crank them up, once there is pressure they'll stay until you take them down again.

Our early model pod did not come with front stabilizers so I've always used jack stands.  Makes the pod rock solid.



Doug,

Thanks for the idea.  I'll give that a try.

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They do make a quick detach attachment..

http://stores.saveajack.com/
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There are other considerations for this, but it ought to raise your rear end if you were to lower the ball on your hitch by an inch or two.  Just an idea...

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Originally posted by Tars Tarkas

There are other considerations for this, but it ought to raise your rear end if you were to lower the ball on your hitch by an inch or two.  Just an idea...

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Yea. I thought about that but I was concerned it may adversely affect the pitch and thus affect the road handling when I'm driving.
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