Inner jack tube bottom rust - Repair? Replace?

Emy Member Posts: 27

May 2024 in Trailer & Towing

Looking for suggestions. The lock pin hole for the wheel is no longer a hole. Help and thanks!

emily . northern ohio . 2015 320s . jeep wrangler

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  Binghi Member Posts: 404

  May 2024

  I would replace it. Looks fully rusted out at the bottom.

  2021 400 BD / 2016 VW Touareg / Austin, TX
  

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  AnOldUR Member Posts: 1,731

  May 2024

  Cut it off above the corrosion. An inch or so shorter won't cause any problems.
  

  Stockton, New Jersey
  2020 nuCamp T@B 320S * Jeep Wrangler
  60,865 camping miles through the end of 2025

  
  

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  ChrisK Member Posts: 280

  May 2024

  AnOldUR said:

  Cut it off above the corrosion. An inch or so shorter won't cause any problems.
  

  That's actually a great idea since these jacks are a hair too long anyways. Also, treat it with a rust inhibitor after cutting it. 
  

  2014 T@b S Max AKA T@dpole

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  Emy Member Posts: 27

  June 2024

  Thanks!

  emily . northern ohio . 2015 320s . jeep wrangler

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