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New 5th Wheel.... what ya using???

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by SHC, Oct 17, 2012.

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  1. Oct 17, 2012 #1
    SHC

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    I have to purchase a new 5th wheel for my truck. I currently have a very worn-out Simplex Lite and since Holland bought them, they no longer make rebuild kits for it. So now I am looking to install a new set-up. I am going to get rid of the air-slider and go stationary since I have not moved my plate in over a year and a half, and don't need to pulling the flatbed (or tanker when i was dragging them).

    Looking at a Jost Low-Lube style with outboard mounts. I can get the complete set-up for $1,061 at Kenworth.

    Just wondering who has installed a new plate in the last year, what do you like or dislike about it......
     
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  3. Oct 17, 2012 #2
    Wildcat74

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    I was looking into it all last year as well and heard nothing but good about Jost, mixed reviews on Hollands.
     
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  4. Oct 17, 2012 #3
    IH Truck Guy

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    Jost is the way to go..
    They also have a hole in the bar,so if your inclined.you can put a padlock on it and not worry about some pinhead pulling your 5th wheel..
     
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  5. Oct 17, 2012 #4
    kwforage

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    From what I see rebuild kits aren't really worth it anyways. By the time you buy a kit and pay to install it your at almost as much as a new plate. I've got a newer Jost. seems nice.
     
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  7. Oct 17, 2012 #5
    rollin coal

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    Vote for Jost here put a new one on a couple of years ago.
     
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  8. Oct 18, 2012 #6
    Vtstumpjumper

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    Jost Low Lube on the last three trucks, well engineered, rugged (I do heavy haul tanker), and best of all, simple to maintain and not a lot of parts.
     
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  9. Oct 18, 2012 #7
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    Went to a Jost Low Lube after my Holland let go for the second time. No problems.
     
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  10. Oct 18, 2012 #8
    blanco

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    Yup... in the interest of safety, I would install a new Jost fifth wheel from the dealer.

    We had the same issue on a Columbia where the kit and installation cost was just a little less than a brand new one with warranty.

    We also put the old one in our scrap metal pile for added value. :D
     
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  11. Oct 18, 2012 #9
    Pablo-UA

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    I like Jost too

    Holland is really rebrand GF. really good fifth wheel. but Jost is easier and cheapper to repare
     
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  12. Oct 18, 2012 #10
    Buckshot7cz

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    i have a holland
    :biggrin_25525:
     
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