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Handle for 5th wheel lock release

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Tuckster, Nov 25, 2008.

  1. Nov 25, 2008 #1
    Tuckster

    Tuckster Light Load Member

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    Any suggestions on an extension handle for a tough to reach 5th wheel lock release. Mine is extremely short and I often struggle with it as well as getting filthy.
     
    Tuckster, Nov 25, 2008
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  3. Nov 25, 2008 #2
    underpsi

    underpsi Road Train Member

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    Why not just use a pin puller?
     
    underpsi, Nov 25, 2008
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  4. Nov 25, 2008 #3
    Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    Get a gadget known as the 'Happy Unhooker'. It's a metal hook with a t-shaped handle that helps you out nicely. Should be able to find it at just about any truck stop. I bought one when I started driving because I'm pretty short (5'2") and needed all the help I could get!
     
    Lilbit, Nov 25, 2008
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  5. Nov 25, 2008 #4
    Tuckster

    Tuckster Light Load Member

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    Like the sounds of that... just googled it and got nothing but I'll try a truck stop.
     
    Tuckster, Nov 25, 2008
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  7. Nov 25, 2008 #5
    poppy

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    i bent some 3/8 rod to make one. about the same as a hay hook, if you have ever seen one of those.
     
    poppy, Nov 25, 2008
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    Lilbit Thanks this.
  8. Nov 25, 2008 #6
    Parrot Trucker

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    They also make the "Happy Unhooker" out of aluminum
     
    Parrot Trucker, Nov 25, 2008
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  9. Nov 25, 2008 #7
    Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    I've still got mine someplace. My hubby didn't want it, so it's in the basement, buried!
     
    Lilbit, Nov 25, 2008
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