ALUMINUM LANDING GEAR

INSTALLATION GUIDE

7 1/2"
1. Use Grade 5 bolts minimum – properly torqued. 3 3/4"

1 1/2" 2 1/4"
Typical
1 15/16"

1” Radius
1 15/16" Typical
Grade 5 Grade 8

Ø21/32" 2 1/4"
(10) Holes 2 1/4"

2. Mounting surface should provide clearance around TTMA

bushings and shafts. See TTMA recommended cutout. Recommended Cutout

OK NOT
OK

3. Adequate provisions should be made to prevent galvanic corrosion between aluminum

and steel components (such as the use of Alumilastic or other appropriate material).

4. Mounted square side-to-side and front-to-back.

Trailer Trailer
End View Side View

Square Square

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5. Bracing as shown on upper leg.

Cross Bracing
Fore - Aft Bracing

“K” Bracing

Individual
Bracing

Separate as
far as possible

Horizontal cross member to keep

legs parallel

“X” Bracing

Wing Plate Bracing

“A” Bracing

Note on the Fore and Aft Bracing:

Jost recommends using the holes provided for the reinforcing strap to attach
the fore and aft braces. If this is not possible additional holes may be added as
required on the tube flange.

6. Bottom reinforcing strap installation.

a. Hardware required:
- 5/8-11 Hex Head Screw (Grade 5 minimum)
- 5/8 Hardened Flat Washer
- 5/8-11 Prevailing Torque Lock Nut

b. Additional washers may be required between the

reinforcing strap and tube flange to maintain a tight fit
without distorting the tube.

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7. Brace lug design and attachment.

a. Upper brace lugs should be one of the following designs:

4” 4” 2”

6” 6” 6”
4”
2” 2” 2”

Double Angles Tee Double Offset Angle

2x6 x 3/8 thick 4x6 x 3/8 thick 2x6 x 3/8 thick
2x4 x 3/8 thick
b. Lower brace lugs should be one of the following designs:
4” 4”

4” 4”
2” 2”
6”
Double Angles Tee
2x4 x 3/8 thick 4x4 x 3/8 thick
Spread
8. Brace Lug Welding Procedure. apart as
far as
Step 1) Clean all surfaces prior to welding possible 4”
a. Prior to welding, clean all surfaces to be welded Tube
with abrasive soap and water.
b. Rinse with clean water and allow to dry. 2ND Weld
c. Once dry, use a dedicated stainless steel brush Initial Weld Figure 1
to remove the oxide layer.
3RD Weld
Step 2) Preheat the brace lugs to approximately 200ºF
before welding.
Brace Lug
Note: A 200ºF heat crayon works well in this application Figure 2
available at most welding supply stores No starts or stops
in this area
Step 3) Tack the lugs into position (see figure 1).

Step 4) Place an initial weld around both brace lugs Finish all welds here
as shown in figure 2, starting as shown in
figure 3. Use a 1/4"x1/4” fillet weld to attach
the brace lugs to the upper tube.

Step 5) Add the 2nd weld around both brace lugs, as

shown in figure 2. Again use a 1/4"x 1/4" fillet
weld and start as shown in figure 3.

Step 6) Finally, add a 3rd weld around both brace lugs,

starting as shown in figure 3, between the brace Figure 3
lug and weld added in step 5, shown in figure 2. Start all welds here

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9. Cross shaft bolts tight, but free to move side-to-side and radially.

10. Mount crank hardware.

Washers used
on both sides

11. Check handle for free operation.

- Crank handle bolt must be loose enough to allow free engagement.

Engaged Disengaged

12. Check footware for proper attachment.

Check for
bolt in axle Check fasteners
or welds

13. After installation is complete check leg for proper operation and shifting.

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