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Help with spreading a 2018 dorsey step deck

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by VeryClever, Mar 26, 2025.

  1. Mar 26, 2025 #1
    VeryClever

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    I'm pretty sure I'm doing all the right and necessary steps, but, I think one of my pins is stopping them from going in so I can slide because it's hugging the frame.

    Trailers been sitting for like 3 months, probably a lot of rust as well.

    I am loaded already.
     
    VeryClever, Mar 26, 2025
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  3. Mar 27, 2025 #2
    Frank Speak

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    I don't have any experience with that specific trailer, but often you can rock the trailer a bit (with the brakes on) to free it up. Don't get carried away and drag the trailer around the yard, just rock it a bit. You can also try spraying it with a penetrant like PB Blaster and let it sit for a few minutes before rocking it.
     
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  4. Mar 27, 2025 #3
    Diesel Dave

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    Some penetrating oil and a long bar to whack that pin in.
     
    Diesel Dave, Mar 27, 2025
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  5. Mar 28, 2025 #4
    77fib77

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    Do you a small sledge hammer or even a regular 16oz hammer. I have a 4lb sledge I use occasionally to help pins go in on the tandoms. Drop and hook stuff.

    Open deck Some trailers don't like to move when loaded. Others will.

    I had one where the axle wouldn't budge. It was 12 years old lots of rust. Tandims allways stayed closed.
     
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  7. Mar 28, 2025 #5
    lual

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    WD-40.....&/or "PB Blaster"....can both quickly become some of a trucker's best friends....

    -- L
     
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