Ranger RT 188 Jack Stand is ,,,,,,,,,,Junk !

[Bobcat55]

I just ordered this one. It's the same one as in the picture above. The pin came loose on my original jack and the trailer dropped. Lucky my feet weren't in the way.

You won't believe the difference. Like daylight and dark.

Is you trailer this: fits 3" x 3" and 3" x 4" tongues (from the one you ordered)

Mine is this one:

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Jac...413140334.html


(Application: 4" - 5" trailer tongue)

If you got the wrong one here are their hours and contact info.

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[Jaydbee]

Thanks Bobcat. I did order the wrong one. I'll give them a call tomorrow.

[Ozz]

Thanks Bobcat. I did order the wrong one. I'll give them a call tomorrow.

Actually, the one Bobcat gave the link to https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Jac...413140334.html is a few dollars cheaper! I ordered one today also. In fact, I got an email from etrailer about an hour after I ordered it saying it had shipped.

[gshellems]

Going to depend on if you need a high lift jack or not. If you hitch ball is high like mine due to a lift kit on my truck, the XLT will be the way to go.

You shouldn't need a high lift jack. If your truck has a lift you should be using a drop hitch to compensate. The trailer tongue should always be the same height regardless of your truck height. I believe the tongue is supposed to be at 15" or 16" from the ground when hooked up. There actually should have been a tag on the tongue stating this if you got it new....at least mine did.

[rocket man]

I just cut the wheel off the shaft and adapted a $10 thrust bearing between the shaft and wheel. Turns like a dream now.

[Skeeterbait]

You shouldn't need a high lift jack. If your truck has a lift you should be using a drop hitch to compensate. The trailer tongue should always be the same height regardless of your truck height. I believe the tongue is supposed to be at 15" or 16" from the ground when hooked up. There actually should have been a tag on the tongue stating this if you got it new....at least mine did.

Yeah I tried a drop tow bar for a while but the property I turkey hunt has a lot of ruts and wash outs. Even with the 4 inch lift I have that drop hitch was frequently dragging like a plow. I just went back to a standard tow bar. Boat rides fine a little front high.

[Ozz]

Well, I installed the jack today on my RT188 trailer. I installed the jack so that the top points toward the boat when in the up position. It will install the other way, but the wheel slightly rubs the trailer even when the tube is adjusted all of the way up on the bracket.

Comparison old to new

Installed

In up position

[fishon396]

Ozz is that the fulton F2 jack you mounted. It looks good and I need one. Thanks

[Skeeterbait]

Looks good!

[Ozz]

Ozz is that the fulton F2 jack you mounted. It looks good and I need one. Thanks

Yes, it's an F2. Part #F1413140334 .

[blueultra2]

Yes, it's an F2. Part #F1413140334 .

So is it a direct bolt on without any modifications?

[Bobcat55]

Well, I installed the jack today on my RT188 trailer. I installed the jack so that the top points toward the boat when in the up position. It will install the other way, but the wheel slightly rubs the trailer even when the tube is adjusted all of the way up on the bracket.

Comparison old to new

Installed

In up position

Looks great OZ

[Trusty Rusty]

Yes sir , looking good ! You know , I have a funky gold looking one that looks just like yours laying on the concrete to .

[8theB8]

Thanks for sharing the info!

[Ozz]

So is it a direct bolt on without any modifications?

Correct. Make sure to get this one Fulton F2 Swing-Up Trailer Jack for 4 - 5 Frames - 8" Wide-Track Wheel - Bolt On - 1,600 lbs - F1413140334. It's the same one that Bobcat recommended.

[cdemarse]

Well, I installed the jack today on my RT188 trailer. I installed the jack so that the top points toward the boat when in the up position. It will install the other way, but the wheel slightly rubs the trailer even when the tube is adjusted all of the way up on the bracket.

Comparison old to new

Installed

In up position

Wow that is a big difference

[Sewerdude]

Correct. Make sure to get this one Fulton F2 Swing-Up Trailer Jack for 4 - 5 Frames - 8" Wide-Track Wheel - Bolt On - 1,600 lbs - F1413140334. It's the same one that Bobcat recommended.

Thanks for the info and the pics Ozz! You helped me make my choice!

[Jaydbee]

Just installed mine yesterday. Here's a couple of pics. Forgot to take one in the stowed position, but it looks just like the one above.

This is the one I ordered from eTrailer and These are the bolts I used. They're a little longer than the stock ones.

[Sewerdude]

Correct. Make sure to get this one Fulton F2 Swing-Up Trailer Jack for 4 - 5 Frames - 8" Wide-Track Wheel - Bolt On - 1,600 lbs - F1413140334. It's the same one that Bobcat recommended.

Mine is ordered and will be here Friday! Along with the wedge kit (brake). Thats for all the info guys!

[JLMitchell19]

Just installed an F2 on my Ranger trailer and as others have said, swing the wheel to the front and no probs with clearance. I did replace the 1" bolts with 2" and a lock washer with blue loctite just to be sure everything was secure. Awesome upgrade for not too many $$s. For those of you who still have the factory, I'd suggest you upgrade before you have a problem. Etrailer shipping was super quick...had it in 2 days...