lock jack lifespan

[carlos]

just wondering if there is a recomended lifespan on these?

is it just the cams and bodies that one replaces?

and finally can you send the off to ART to be checked etc?

thanks carl

[Old Mill Tree Care]

I asked the same question two years ago.

 

I think they recommend five years but I suppose it depend upon use and only you can be the judge of that.

 

The main body and the main bolt can't be replaced, that's how they sell more new ones.

 

I used mine most days for eight years (but don't tell anyone!)

 

 

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[Dan Curtis]

I believe I was told 5 years on textiles and 10 on metalwork, obviously use dependant and subject to LOLER inspections. The only textile part of the LJ is the toggle so hardly a load bearing part.

 

Cams and sideplates are easily changeable and cheap too. I think by rough calculations, hitch cord cost me more than LJ parts after the initial purchase was made.

[carlos]

thanks for the replys, i think il give it a good clean and close inspection for now, it seems so solid and well made that iam worried about just taking its security for granted.

thanks carl

[Old Mill Tree Care]

I believe I was told 5 years on textiles and 10 on metalwork, obviously use dependant and subject to LOLER inspections. The only textile part of the LJ is the toggle so hardly a load bearing part.

 

Cams and sideplates are easily changeable and cheap too. I think by rough calculations, hitch cord cost me more than LJ parts after the initial purchase was made.

 

That's how it worked out for me too. A Hitch Climber is more expensive than an LJ over the life of the LJ

 

 

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