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Rebuild Holland 5th wheel or replace?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Wildcat74, Sep 14, 2011.

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  1. Sep 14, 2011 #1
    Wildcat74

    Wildcat74 Medium Load Member

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    I've been reading that it's basically the same cost to replace the whole top hat assembly as it to rebuild it, true? I've got too much slack in my fifth wheel and need to do something about it soon.
     
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  3. Sep 14, 2011 #2
    Wildcat74

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    Not sure if it's going to matter but the 5th is a xa-3501-a-lh Holland. Older model I believe.
     
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  4. Sep 14, 2011 #3
    Jfaulk99

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    We just replaced one. Jost makes a replacement top plate for a Holland and I believe it was like $600. The plate we replaced had some wear so it was an easy decision.
     
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  5. Sep 14, 2011 #4
    Wildcat74

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    Just parts to rebuild mine have been quoted in the $450-500 range. Looks like Jost replacement might be the way to go. Have you been happy with it thus far?
     
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  7. Sep 14, 2011 #5
    Heavyd

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    There are a lot of rebuild believers here for 5th wheels. I am not one of them. I think replacement is the way to go. The plate and throat will also be worn so you will always have some play after a rebuild. Unless the plate is mint I would replace it. Everything is now brand new, no questions about liability. Now the new 5th wheel is under warranty, any problems and you don't have to worry about. And yes, the costs really are close enough.
     
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  8. Sep 14, 2011 #6
    Cowmobile

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    I just put a jost replacement on mine, $600.. Better than a rebuild...
     
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  9. Sep 14, 2011 #7
    KW Parts Guy

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    Another advantage of the Jost is that the major wearing components can be replaced without removing the fifth wheel from the pedestal.
     
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  10. Sep 15, 2011 #8
    Wildcat74

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    Did you guys just grab these from dealerships or ?? I checked Jost's site and their dealership finder didn't seem to be working for me.
     
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    Jfaulk99

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    We priced them from a KW dealer but a Pete dealer cleaned they're clock on price.
     
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  12. Sep 15, 2011 #10
    Cowmobile

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    Pete dealer..
     
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