Swivel Tongue Jack Mod - Is it OK?

@JeffroNC, I found with my Toyota Tacoma that if I gently let the tailgate down and moved the jack handle, that the tailgate would indeed go all of the way down. You might try again to see if you can do this. It‘s hard to explain.....

The second option is on is to use the mod by @Dalehelman and @Tabaz (I think he did it also), and remove the jack handle so you can use a cordless drill to raise and lower the jack. I love this option. 

I am unable to open your Amazon link, so I’m not sure which jack you are referring to. 

@ScottG. That would be our T@B now. Works great, though not necessary with the Subie. Does remove 17 lbs. of tongue weight if I’m fine tuning for a longer trip. 

HappyCampers said:

Another option is the removable Jack Plate designed for the 320.

https://www.allproadventures.com/product-page/removable-jack-plate

The jack plate for the 320 fits the 400 with the addition of a couple of washers under the bottom plate.

The picture shows the jack plate mounted on my 400 - in place it is stable, it is easily removed.

Also, I recall seeing a Fulton jack mounted on the side rail of the tongue of a 400 but I didn't take a close look at how it was mounted. Typically the swing jacks are designed to be mounted on "box rails" rather than

"C Channel" so some ingenuity may have been put to use.

I think you have a couple of options to look at!

The above pictured product is by far the best removable tongue jack product. IMHO much better than the Jack E Up.

You're going to tow with the tailgate down?  Won't that seriously limit your turning radius?  Not a big problem as long as you're observant.