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Old 01-17-2017, 07:48 PM   #1
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Picked up used trailer today, after inspection found this rod. Ideas?
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Old 01-17-2017, 09:33 PM   #2
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I don't see a picture, just a small white square.
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Old 01-18-2017, 06:11 AM   #3
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Sorry, got the process down now. I'm guessing this rod has something to do with spare tire? It was located inside trailer.
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Old 01-18-2017, 07:02 AM   #4
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I could be wrong but with the paint wear on the non-hole end it looks like it would fit a bottle jack.
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Old 01-18-2017, 07:37 AM   #5
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It could be the adjusting rod for old style stabilizer jacks. Ed
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I could be wrong but with the paint wear on the non-hole end it looks like it would fit a bottle jack.
Or, to tighten hitch spring bars?
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