Best replacement for broken stabilizer jack on 178
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Topic: Best replacement for broken stabilizer jack on 178
Posted By: mpraphael
Subject: Best replacement for broken stabilizer jack on 178
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2019 at 1:29pm
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Hi, One of the rear stabilizer jacks on our 178 was destroyed when backing up. Is there a brand of replacement jacks that is most recommended? (Ha, wouldn’t you know we just discovered the broken jack when we’re getting the rpod ready to sell...great timing.) Thank for your help! ------------- Megan and Peter 2015 178 Northern Michigan |
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Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2019 at 2:32pm
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There are several replacements available. I've seen some at walmart. If you were keeping it, I'd recommend using the " sav a jack" system that lets you take the stabs off when not in use. ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: mpraphael
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2019 at 2:36pm
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Thanks so much for your speedy reply. ------------- Megan and Peter 2015 178 Northern Michigan |
Posted By: Jholler
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2019 at 3:36pm
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+1 for sav a jack! Here is what I installed on my 179, works perfectly.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IKKS4MS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005CJOR1M?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title ------------- 2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua https://ibb.co/S3qvZKG"> 
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Posted By: Kevinscamps
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2019 at 3:02pm
| I saw someone who just took out the bolts that hold on the jacks and replace with cotter pins for easy removal. |
Posted By: Jholler
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2019 at 7:08pm
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If you can do that, yeah. Mine were spot welded on. ------------- 2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua https://ibb.co/S3qvZKG">
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Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2019 at 7:27pm
------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: Jholler
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2019 at 10:37am
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Harbor freight had a cheap one. 😎
You can get the old ones off easily by wiggling them back and forth, the welds will break. To smooth off the slag and get a good flat surface for the next one you'll need a grinder though. ------------- 2015 rpod 179 2014 Ram ecoDiesel HFE 2009-ish Chihuahua https://ibb.co/S3qvZKG">
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Posted By: mpraphael
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2019 at 8:22pm
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Thanks! ------------- Megan and Peter 2015 178 Northern Michigan |
Posted By: mpraphael
Date Posted: 30 Apr 2019 at 8:22pm
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Appreciate the response! ------------- Megan and Peter 2015 178 Northern Michigan |
Posted By: broncoman_2000
Date Posted: 14 May 2019 at 3:51pm
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Hey all, I am about to replace my stabilizers with the BAL C stabilizer. I bought two and they were delivered yesterday. Has anyone here used that stabilizer? It's super low profile (only an inch or two when closed) but the thing is HUGE! Super long. I've not had time to get under it to see about installing, and I'm camping the next two weekends, so it's gonna be a bit before I do. Any advice here would be appreciated on this style stabilizer. |