Landing Gear

flattop40 · Dec 14, 2013

Just a curious question. Has anyone ever had to replace or add landing gear to a truck and if so what brand would you recommend?

layoutshooter · Dec 14, 2013

flattop40 said:
Just a curious question. Has anyone ever had to replace or add landing gear to a truck and if so what brand would you recommend?

I did. Replaced Holland with Holland. Best bang for buck I could find.

tenntrucker · Dec 14, 2013

Had one to strip earlier this year, went with the Holland brand also. Got a good deal on them at Utility trailer shop in Toledo. I beleive the set I got was named Black Armour.

flattop40 · Dec 14, 2013

tenntrucker said:
Had one to strip earlier this year, went with the Holland brand also. Got a good deal on them at Utility trailer shop in Toledo. I beleive the set I got was named Black Armour.

What is a ball park price on just the unit? Did you have them install and if so what was that price?

layoutshooter · Dec 14, 2013

Had mine done at the Utility Trailer near Toledo as well. Don't have the price handy, I can maybe look it up tomorrow. I THINK we have those records here. If not, I can look it up for you when we get home next week.

tenntrucker · Dec 14, 2013

flattop40 said:
What is a ball park price on just the unit? Did you have them install and if so what was that price?

The pair was about $400, with install came to the $500 area. I was kind of surprised it wasn't more. When I went in was expecting to be in the $700 to $800 range.

layoutshooter · Dec 14, 2013

That sounds about right. My wife informs me we have it here. She will look it up tomorrow for you.

flattop40 · Dec 14, 2013

Thanks Tenn and Layout. This information has been very helpful.

zorry · Dec 14, 2013

Caution: if you plan on putting on a straight, don't get them too low, or they'll drag coming out of driveways.
Been there. Done that.

zorry · Dec 14, 2013

The closer to the axle, the lower you can get away with. The less effective they will be.

layoutshooter · Dec 15, 2013

Sorry, I can't give you the cost on our landing gear. We had other work done at the same time, had the taillights and box rewired, and our records here only have the totals, $1200.00. I THINK the landing gear part was about $500. Sorry I can't be more accurate. If you need more I will look when we get home.

fatboy1 · Dec 15, 2013

What's the best grease to put in the for these cold temps. Does anyone know where to purchase a hydrolic unit or air unit to lower them. Met a guy years ago had hydrolic unit with controls inside and outside the cab. Thanks

The Enemy · Dec 15, 2013

The truck we have now has 2 17k lb hydraulic rams mounted instead of landing gear. Each ram is individually controlled by a switch, that way you can level out the truck on uneven pavement. The combined 34k lbs lifting capacity of the two rams can even lift up both axles completely off the ground.

fatboy1 · Dec 16, 2013

Where would be a good place to purchase these.

jelliott · Dec 16, 2013

Utility in Romulus or Toledo (same owner) are both pretty good places for this. Done a lot of Load One units.

usafk9 · Dec 16, 2013

The Enemy said:
The truck we have now has 2 17k lb hydraulic rams mounted instead of landing gear. Each ram is individually controlled by a switch, that way you can level out the truck on uneven pavement. The combined 34k lbs lifting capacity of the two rams can even lift up both axles completely off the ground.

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