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Installation
Step 3:
For any compatible vehicle, either in the front or the rear of the vehicle, place the jack closest to
the frame. Make sure to stay within the previously placed string's perimeter. Hold the completely
collapsed jack in place with C-clamps or Vice Grips. The handle receivers are to be placed
outward, but must not extend past the trailer.
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Check the placement by opening and closing the jack handle. This ensures there is
ample space for movement, without obstruction from the vehicle's chassis or under frame
components, such as exhaust pipe, etc.
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If necessary, move the scissor jack to find an unimpeded placement.
Step 4:
Once an acceptable position for all of the jacks is found, open the jacks until they touch the
ground. It is important to use enough pressure to ensure the jacks do not move during the final
installation processes.
Caution
:
During either bolt or welding installation, make sure drilling or welding will not damage
any components under the chassis: fuel or brake lines, water, gas, electrical, or generator
fuelines, water heater, holding tank plumbing.
Step 5: For Bolting Installation
Once the scissor jack placement is located, use the mounting plate as a template, and on the
vehicle frame, mark the location of the holes. Remove the jack.
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Use a hammer and center punch to mark the placement of the center of each hole.
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Use 1/8" bit to create pilot holes and an 11/32" drill bit to finish drilling the holes.
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Replace the jack, use a 9/16" socket and ratchet, attach the scissor jacks to the frame
using 4 self tapping 3/8"x1" screws (Figure 1).
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Use lithium grease to lubricate the scissor jack leveler screw. This step should be repeated
yearly.
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