Loose Bigfoot Landing Pads (From TapaTalk Forum)

retiredfields

For the first time, I looked at my rear jacks when they were not fully up or down, but in between. I noticed that both bottom pads were very loose. The pads are held on by a large nut, attached to a threaded rod on the bottom of the piston. My pads have about 1/2″ up and down movement. The bottom nut is barely fully threaded onto the rod.

I emailed Bigoot and the reply was that they are too loose and to tighten the nut with an impact wrench. That presents two problems. Even when fully retracted, there is not enough room between the jack and the ground to get an impact wrench in there. So, next step is a torque wrench, which presents the second problem. The piston spins as you try and tighten the nut.

If you have never looked at your jacks when they are off the ground, but not fully retracted, you might be surprised by what you find.

Has anyone replaced the base pad on their Bigfoot? How did you secure the piston to remove and replace the large nut?

Any suggestions? I don’t want to muck up the surface of the piston with channel locks or a pipe wrench. It is a large lock nut and will probably take a significant amount of torque to turn it.

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Posted: 7:56 AM – Feb 24, 2016

B.W.

It might be a good idea to contact Quadra BigFoot by phone or email and see what they suggest. Could possibly be a simple solution. Their support and willingness to help is outstanding.

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Posted: 7:58 AM – Feb 24, 2016

falconhunter

I had to replace one of our front cylinders when our rig was new. I was able to use an impact with no problems. Your best bet would be to get your hands on a quality strap wrench and clean the last 2″ of the shaft real good and hold it with the strap wrench. It should hold it no problem and wont damage the shaft. Here is a link to some pics of strap wrenches. You could also possibly use an old inner tube and wrap it around the bottom of the shaft several times and use a chain wrench.

Chip

https://www.google.com/search?q=strap+w … 66&bih=618

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Posted: 8:04 AM – Feb 24, 2016

falconhunter

Here is a link to a chain wrench but be very careful to wrap the shaft if you go this route. Best to use a strap wrench with an aluminum or plastic handle. You can move the moon with a good long handled chain wrench.
Chip
https://www.google.com/search?q=chain+w … 66&bih=618

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Posted: 8:08 AM – Feb 24, 2016

falconhunter

If you are anywhere near Conroe or Houston Texas I would be glad to come help you as I have both wrenches in my tool arsenal. Everyone should carry an inexpensive strap wrench right next to the duct tape….. Very handy tools.
Chip

B.W.Gentry
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2007 Carri-Lite XTRM5
Breckenridge, TX

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