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01-27-2019, 04:14 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 27' Overlander
Milwaukie
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 119
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Replacement stabilizers for 76 Airstream
Hey guys. My 76 Overlander came with only 3 stabilizers. 1 has a bent arm, 1 has a cracked frame and is completely broken, and the most functional one had a bent socket arm / extension (whatever that's called). I figured I'd buy 4 brand new stabilizers.
I'm attaching photos of what I currently have. What is the correct replacement for these?
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01-27-2019, 07:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,042
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JoleneAS
Hey guys. My 76 Overlander came with only 3 stabilizers. 1 has a bent arm, 1 has a cracked frame and is completely broken, and the most functional one had a bent socket arm / extension (whatever that's called). I figured I'd buy 4 brand new stabilizers.
I'm attaching photos of what I currently have. What is the correct replacement for these?
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BAL "T" jacks:
https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com...-p/vts-739.htm
You are also definitely going to want one of these for your cordless drill. Makes setup and takedown so much easier:
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Levelin...dp/B01B4LW998/
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01-27-2019, 11:13 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 27' Overlander
Milwaukie
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 119
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Woo nelly. Pricey buggers, but what can you do? Thanks much! Time to start saving up.
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01-28-2019, 09:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Yup. I swear the manufacturers see us coming and set the prices nice and high.
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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01-28-2019, 09:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 26
Morrill
, Nebraska
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,014
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I would look for a local fab shop to see what they would charge to make 4 of them.
They don't look that complicated.
They may be able to salvage some of those you have.
At least use some of the parts.
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01-28-2019, 11:47 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 27' Overlander
Milwaukie
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 119
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My understanding was that once the arm is bent, there's never any way to get stability out of them again. I dunno though.
Airstream Supply seems to have the best deal I've found: https://airstreamsupply.com/Jacks-ba...et-of-4-400093
Maybe the two stabilizers with the bent arms can be straightened in a vice and reinforced with a piece of metal welded on, cleaned up and spray painted. Even if I can just salvage 2 of them, that'd save me some dough.
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01-29-2019, 06:06 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,042
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JoleneAS
My understanding was that once the arm is bent, there's never any way to get stability out of them again. I dunno though.
Airstream Supply seems to have the best deal I've found: https://airstreamsupply.com/Jacks-ba...et-of-4-400093
Maybe the two stabilizers with the bent arms can be straightened in a vice and reinforced with a piece of metal welded on, cleaned up and spray painted. Even if I can just salvage 2 of them, that'd save me some dough.
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I'd suggest doing a search on this forum for posts mentioning "Airstream supply" before ordering from them. Not saying don't buy from them necessarily, just know what you're getting into before you do.
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01-29-2019, 01:38 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 27' Overlander
Milwaukie
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 119
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheGreatleys
I'd suggest doing a search on this forum for posts mentioning "Airstream supply" before ordering from them. Not saying don't buy from them necessarily, just know what you're getting into before you do.
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I emailed them about axles and I haven't gotten a response, so I get the feeling I know why they have a reputation. Thanks for the head's up.
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