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Arlo Smith · 06-24-2007, 02:12 AM

Looking for spacers for dually jacks. Have Jacks for regular width truck.Bought dually cannot not clear fenders need more width. Has anyone made their own (looks like 4" or 6" cube)Having hard time finding spacers around South Bend In. One TC owner said he made spacers out of 6"+6" piece of hardwood. Think I will pass on that.
Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Arlo Smith · 06-24-2007, 02:12 AM

Looking for spacers for dually jacks. Have Jacks for regular width truck.Bought dually cannot not clear fenders need more width. Has anyone made their own (looks like 4" or 6" cube)Having hard time finding spacers around South Bend In. One TC owner said he made spacers out of 6"+6" piece of hardwood. Think I will pass on that.
Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Don and Sarah · 06-24-2007, 04:54 PM

You should be able to find a supplier on line. A simple extension can be made from flat steel plate. Figure the lenth and width drill holes and bolt on. My Jacks are Happy Jacks and have the swinging extension for the dually. If you are not set to work metal a custom weld shop should be able to make you a set of brackets.

Arlo Smith · 06-25-2007, 02:41 AM

Don and Sarah.. Thanks for reply..I do have torch and welder and believe I will try to make ext. Appreciate it..

Harald · 06-25-2007, 11:06 AM

If you have Atwood jacks, here's what the factory swing out brackets look like:
https://www.tomraperrvparts.com/parts/product.php?print...=7706&cat=361&page=1
That's what's on my camper so my dually can fit under the camper. Once loaded, I can swing the brackets in so that they don't stick out going down the road.

Arlo Smith · 06-26-2007, 12:25 AM

Harald, Found 6"+6" metal stock at local RV supply (20.00)..Will weld up my own spacers.may go with something like pin so they can be removed easily. Thanks for the help. Will let you know what happens.

CD · 06-26-2007, 04:39 AM

Arlo
Have you considered that adding 12" to the width of camper will probably put you over the legal width?

Arlo Smith · 06-26-2007, 05:35 AM

Cliff good point.I just went out and measured after getting your message. I shoud be under 8'. (about 7'9"). I believe legal width is 8.5 feet.(102 inches). Thanks for the heads up.This Is the kind of help one really appreciates. Great forum.
Thanks again,