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03-05-2015, 07:08 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Cape Coral
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auto level jacks, their position from factory...
Was wondering why my auto level jacks where bolted so low. There are numerous holes in mounting point, I lifted the front two as high as I could and received another 6" clearance.
Auto leveled twice so far no problems, gonna do the remaining four. Anyone have problems doing this themselves, or any insight. They were extremely low to start. Thanks
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2015 GMC DRW 3500
2014 3625RE
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03-05-2015, 12:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
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If you get them up too high and try to setup on some uneven ground, you may run out of stroke. I've had a few times where I actually had to add some leveling blocks under the jack pads.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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03-05-2015, 12:37 PM
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Site Team
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My experience is the same as Michelle. I wouldn't move them under any circumstances. They do look low, but I've scraped the frame in the rear going over ditches and uneven ground and have never even rubbed one of the pads on the ground. On the other hand we've stayed a whole winter when we had to raise one side till the wheels were hanging so I need mine as low as is reasonable.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
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03-05-2015, 01:27 PM
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Montana Master
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What Dick said. Leave them where they are.
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03-05-2015, 01:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by DQDick
My experience is the same as Michelle. I wouldn't move them under any circumstances. They do look low, but I've scraped the frame in the rear going over ditches and uneven ground and have never even rubbed one of the pads on the ground. On the other hand we've stayed a whole winter when we had to raise one side till the wheels were hanging so I need mine as low as is reasonable.
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X2, do not mess with the delivery setup. For reasons cited.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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03-05-2015, 01:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
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By raising the cylinders, you are extending the ram farther to get the same leveling result. You won't be as stable as with any cylinder extended near full stroke ... and what everybody else said. The two rear sets are close enough to the axles that you'd be hard pressed dragging them on something.
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03-06-2015, 06:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
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And remember...the rams are aluminum...not steel. John
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03-06-2015, 08:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
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We have always been concerned about our front jacks and though that even if they were raised one hole it would make quite a difference. We will follow this thread and make our decision, thanks.
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