Lippert Components A-Frame Coupler Installation instructions

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A-Frame Coupler
Installation and Owner’s Manual
(For Aftermarket Applications)
CCD-0001314
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................ 1
Parts List ................................................ 1
Safety Information ..................................... 2
Resources Required ................................... 2
Preparation ............................................. 2
Procedure ............................................... 2
Lower Jack Plate Replacement ........................ 3
Cleanup ................................................. 4
A-Frame
Coupler
Installation and
Owner’s Manual
(For Aftermarket Applications)
Introduction
The purpose of this document is to replace an A-frame
coupler.
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from lci1.com /support or by using the myLCI app.
Replacement components can be ordered from https://
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Parts List
Part# Description Qty
135430 A-Frame Coupler 1

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Safety Information
Resources Required
• Welder
• Welding PPE (helmet, gloves, sleeves, etc.)
• Safety glasses
• Clamps
• 9/16” socket
Preparation
1. Support the trailer according to OEM recommendations.
2. Remove the footpad from the tongue jack.
3. Release the tongue jack from the coupler plate by
unfastening the three 3/8” bolts with the 9/16” socket.
NOTE: Red lines with black borders indicate where
welding is to occur. Orange lines indicate where material
is being removed, either by cutting, grinding or some other
method.
Fig.1
Fig.2
A
A
Procedure
1. Remove the coupler (Fig.1A) from the A-frame (Fig.2A)
by cutting the existing welds.
2. Grind down any rough edges after removing the
components. All areas should be smooth before continuing.
NOTE: When cutting o󰀨 the coupler, do not cut into the
A-frame. Make sure to leave enough material to be ground
down.
SUPPORT CHASSIS ACCORDING TO
MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS. FAILURE
TO PROPERLY SUPPORT CHASSIS COULD RESULT
IN DEATH, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, SEVERE
PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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B
A
3. Weld the coupler (Fig.3A) back onto the A-frame (Fig.4).Lower Jack Plate Replacement
NOTE: If the lower jack plate (Fig.5A) is not damaged,
it is acceptable to keep the same lower jack plate.
NOTE: If the tongue jack does not line up with the lower
jack plate as instructed in Step 1, replace the lower jack
plate.
1. Place the tongue jack through the coupler and line
the tongue jack up with the lower jack plate.
2. Remove the lower jack plate (Fig.5A) from the
A-frame (Fig.5B) by cutting the existing welds.
3. Grind down any rough edges after removing the
components. All areas should be smooth before
continuing.
Fig.3
A
Fig.4 Fig.5

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Manual information may be distributed as a complete
document only, unless Lippert Components provides
explicit consent to distribute individual parts.
All manual information is subject to change without
notice. Revised editions will be available for free
download at lci1.com. Manual information is considered
factual until made obsolete by a revised version.
Please recycle all obsolete materials and contact
Lippert Components with concerns or questions.
B
A
Fig.7
Fig.6
4. Using the tongue jack as a guide (not shown for clarity),
insert the replacement lower jack plate onto the tongue
jack. Then position the lower jack plate onto the A-frame
(Fig.6).
5. Weld the replacement lower jack plate (Fig.7A) onto the
underside of the A-frame (Fig.7B).
NOTE: Take care to maintain a perfect right angle with
the tongue jack, so that the tongue jack does not angle
unnecessarily once the lower jack plate is mounted.
Cleanup
1. Inspect all welds once they have cooled. Make sure weld
surfaces are smooth. Clean up any that are necessary.
2. Verify the functionality of the new coupler after
installation is complete.
3. Touch up any blemished areas with black spray paint.
4. Re-install the tongue jack per the manufacturer’s instructions.