Do you spin your landing gear handle?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by A Bug, Aug 7, 2017.

  1. Mountainmanlikes beaches

    Mountainmanlikes beaches Bobtail Member

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    get yourself a strong cordless drill, after getting the weight off the gear take handle off and use the drill to raise it. except by the time you removed the handle and put on the adapter you would have been down the road a few miles..or just use it as a exercise time and do a little dance while twisting away.
     
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  3. striker

    striker Road Train Member

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    Oh, but they can. I had one a couple of days back that had a recent FHWA, the landing gear looked like someone gently, lovingly applied a dab of grease at the edge of the shaft, and that's it. I spent 20 minutes cranking that sucker.
     
  4. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Yes. Also, a free Pro Tip. Dont attempt to check your 5th wheel release handle while spinning the landing gear. If you do, remember, walk TOWARD the light.
     
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  5. Bean Jr.

    Bean Jr. Road Train Member

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    I didn't mean it would work, I only meant they will grease it.
     
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