Raising my 5th wheel

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  1. Oct 22, 2017 #1
    zx14rider

    zx14rider Bobtail Member

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    Im a lp hauler & Im lookin for advice on the best way to go about raising my 5th wheel. I have a standard 7" high Holland, but when im grossing around 79k, im weighing around 36k or better on my drives, & only around 31k on the tandems. Looking for advice on how high I should go, & who I could possibly get to do the work around the south MS, southwest LA area
     
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  3. Oct 22, 2017 #2
    mugurpe

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    I've researched this to some degree for one of my trucks. If it's a small adjustment, someone could adjust your air-ride leveller a little (too much and it knocks out drive angles). Another option is a plate between the 5th wheel and the frame and longer bolts. I've also seen some farm guys use longer bolts and square tubing to raise it up but I dunno about that. I think for bigger changes you'd need a different bottom half for the 5th wheel.

    I need a small adjustment and my driveline is a the lower part of what's kosher so we're just adjusting it with the air-ride. And by we I mean a suspension/alignment shop.
     
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  4. Oct 22, 2017 #3
    Roberts450

    Roberts450 Road Train Member

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    Yup you need taller 5th wheel pedestals. Find your nearest Holland dealer and talk to the parts guys to find taller ones.
     
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  5. Oct 22, 2017 #4
    daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    What do you haul?
    How much are your drives rated for?
     
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  7. Oct 22, 2017 #5
    zx14rider

    zx14rider Bobtail Member

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    I haul petroleum gas, & i think they are rated for 34k
     
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  8. Oct 22, 2017 #6
    zx14rider

    zx14rider Bobtail Member

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    Ok, thx for the advice
     
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  9. Oct 22, 2017 #7
    zx14rider

    zx14rider Bobtail Member

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    Ok. Thank you
     
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  10. Oct 22, 2017 #8
    daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    Could you look on the tag in the truck?
     
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  11. Oct 22, 2017 #9
    zx14rider

    zx14rider Bobtail Member

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    Not @ my truck brother...im off 2day & its on the yard
     
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    daf105paccar Thanks this.
  12. Oct 22, 2017 #10
    ZVar

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    Silly question. Would not getting 24.5's do the same thing?
     
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