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Old 10-06-2010, 05:07 AM   #1
Tom S.
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
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JT Stabilizers Question

I am in the process of installing the JT Stabilizers on our trailer, specifically the front ones. We have a 2006 3500RL, and my question involves the front center bracket. There is no heavy frame cross member in the front of the trailer between the two landing gear legs, only the heavy gage sheet metal of the front compartment that runs from frame rail to frame rail. Is this heavy enough to mount to, or should I put a heavier reinforcement under or over it? My concern with the sheet metal is flex from the stress of the stabilizing arm (when people about in the trailer) eventually causing metal fatigue in the sheet metal, and/or the sheet metal not being strong enough to take out the flex of the trailer movement.

Or am I worrying about nothing?
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