Best Trailer Tongue Jack

[swatski]

Not my find, need to thank @gmtech16450yz.

When I first looked at it - I just chuckled. $300 for a tongue jack??? You have got to be kidding me.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YWLBHLE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
No way!

That was a couple months ago. Then last week I almost hit the rear gate of the new truck with the coupler when the tongue popped up - with the boat/trailer combo wobbling dangerously on top of the OEM jack looking like it is going to fold any second - does it all the time in uneven terrain or on a slope... And every time I need to extend the OEM jack anywhere close to the max range - it looks like it is going to fold.

That time was it. I ordered the ARK 750. With the removable magnetic handle.





What it looks like next to the OEM:



What a nice surprise when I got it, and installed! it is absolutely worth every penny. Built like a tank. Weighs about 50+lbs, comes almost completely preassembled, minus the wheels. It even has grease in it already! And a grease zerk for the future maintenance.


Comes with real bearings for the two large wheels.





It extends about 10" higher than the OEM yet folds to the same size. For anyone who likes to extend the jack to raise the bow and force the water out the back - this is your tool! Amazing.




I managed to disassemble the OEM without taking off the bowstop/winch assembly - by using a flat 3/4" wrench that reached inside the "cup" holding the two short bolt nuts.
It is free for the taking - if anyone needs one.



Of note:
They have a smaller model ARK 500 which would still be a huge step up from the OEM, but the 750 is THE BOMB. It has the sure-footed-ness I wanted and is extremely well made.

I needed 4 new M12 - 1.75x100mm bolts (~1/2x4") - as the factory sends ~3" bolts that are too short for the 240 Shorland'r frame. So, add another $10.

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[LukePrinsloo]

Just to note.
The model is ARK XO750 or XO500.

(I just tried to search for the "cheaper" unit and could not find it at first).

 

[Arcadyus]

How hard is it to take off the OEM jack? I tried jacking mine up l the way to make a better angle to clean the swim deck, but that fucked felt and looked like it would buckle. So now I lower it all the way to give it better strength. Did you put it where the OEM was?

 

[swatski]

How hard is it to take off the OEM jack? I tried jacking mine up l the way to make a better angle to clean the swim deck, but that fucked felt and looked like it would buckle. So now I lower it all the way to give it better strength. Did you put it where the OEM was?

You are correct, the OEM jack is going to buckle on someone... I felt that way, too, and decided to change it. Couldn't be happier.

The problem is - I needed the OEM jack raised to the max and propped on a cinder block - to drain the hull as the lowest point of the hull is not the actual bilge but rather it is closer to the bow where water tends to collect.

The install is easy if you can unload the boat and take the bow stop/winch post off. That is where the OEM attaches with short two bolts. Those are hard to access when the winch post is still attached. Not impossible, but tricky.

Hope this helps.
The ARK 750 attaches with a more conventional brace mechanism. I was able to fit mine next to the OEM winch post, fits great with no restrictions. I did need 4 new (longer) bolts for the ARK brace to fit over the Shorland'r tongue frame.

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[Arcadyus]

After looking at mine again today I figured I had to take the winch off to access those bolts. I'll just make one of my homies that always gets to surf and ride for free to do it one day when I'm on the lake lol.

 

[swatski]

I would think the XO500 would be plenty for the 190 and save some $$. The X0750 could be an overkill, lol.

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[Arcadyus]

Overkill no such thing lol.

 

[InmyElement]

Thanks for the post nice jack and interesting design..
I just replaced the OEM with this one from Northern Tool and it fits using the OEM bracket you don't have to bolt on another bracket.

 

[swatski]

I managed to disassemble the OEM without taking off the bowstop/winch assembly - by using a flat 3/4" wrench that reached inside the "cup" holding the two short bolt nuts.
It is free for the taking - if anyone needs one.

This has been spoken for, no longer available.

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[swatski]

QUICK UPDATE
If anyone is on the fence about this jack, after having used it for about a month now I would say - get it.
This trailer jack is just soooo good.



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[SCP1]

QUICK UPDATE
If anyone is on the fence about this jack, after having used it for about a month now I would say - get it.
This trailer jack is just soooo good.

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I have called the manufacturer twice and have got no reply as I had a few questions on the XO500. Now I’m leaning against this for only this reason. Can someone post a picture of where to access the bolts to remove the factory tire jack. I guess I’m not seeing how to get to this. Let me be more specific on a 19’ trailer as the longer trailers seem different.

 

[SCP1]

Thanks for the post nice jack and interesting design..
I just replaced the OEM with this one from Northern Tool and it fits using the OEM bracket you don't have to bolt on another bracket.

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On the other side of the 1/2” pin there is another hole is this for a 3/8” pin or is it 1/2” as well?

 

[SCP1]

QUICK UPDATE
If anyone is on the fence about this jack, after having used it for about a month now I would say - get it.
This trailer jack is just soooo good.

View attachment 80718

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Also the only way to mount this (or any kind that attaches the other way over the trailer) on a 19’ or at least mine is to move the hole boat back as the trailer is too short in front of the bow stop/winch assembly and the front of the trailer.

 

[SCP1]

Update I was able to make this just fit without moving the boat back. The only way to access the bolts on the 19’ trailer is to remove the bow stop/winch assembly. The jack has a five year warranty and is a significant improvement over the stock one.

 

[Arcadyus]

Can you fully retracked the tongue with that new hitch on?

 

[SCP1]

Can you fully retracked the tongue with that new hitch on?

Yes, I still had it open as I was still tightening the bolts.

 

[swatski]

View attachment 81550Update I was able to make this just fit without moving the boat back. The only way to access the bolts on the 19’ trailer is to remove the bow stop/winch assembly. The jack has a five year warranty and is a significant improvement over the stock one.

In my 240 I was able to reach those two internal short bolts with a flat/thin wrench, there is a small opening at the bottom, so I did not need to mess with the bow stop. Glad you were able to fit the mount! That Fulton looks way more solid.

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[SCP1]

Can you fully retracked the tongue with that new hitch on?

 

[jEt_jAk]

Thinking of doing this as my next upgrade. The stock one looks like it's gonna break at any moment. Looks like they have a black version now:

Ark Trailer Jack XO750 Black Edition Extreme https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N7W59DM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yT5CCbZ5Z8N2Y

 

[Nick212]

You may want to consider the Trailer Valet. It is very helpfull if you need to move your trailer when not connected to the tow vehicle. I a model 5X on a 2018 212 Limited. I can disconnect frpm the truck the roll it anywhere I want.