Skid Plate
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If you're tired of your trailer jack (post-type or wheel-type) sinking into soft ground, you can eliminate the problem by installing a skid plate. Remove the wheel (if it's a wheel-type jack) and weld a 16-in. dia. disc to the bottom of the post. If the disc sticks out too far on the sides, trim it down with a cutting torch. One big benefit of the disc idea is that it allows the jack to slide on the ground so you can push the hitch around a bit when hitching up if you didn't back up right under the hitch. This idea works great. You won't have to carry blocks around with you any more. (John Myslicki, Box 54, Niton Jct., Alberta Canada T0E 1S0)
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Skid Plate WAGONS/TRAILERS Accessories 20-5-34 If you're tired of your trailer jack (post-type or wheel-type) sinking into soft ground, you can eliminate the problem by installing a skid plate. Remove the wheel (if it's a wheel-type jack) and weld a 16-in. dia. disc to the bottom of the post. If the disc sticks out too far on the sides, trim it down with a cutting torch. One big benefit of the disc idea is that it allows the jack to slide on the ground so you can push the hitch around a bit when hitching up if you didn't back up right under the hitch. This idea works great. You won't have to carry blocks around with you any more. (John Myslicki, Box 54, Niton Jct., Alberta Canada T0E 1S0)
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