WD 40 lube, and tap tap tap.
Once I set my 5th wheel I don't move them again, You really don't need th mess with the 5th wheel once it's set correctly.I normally set it 1 click, notch, a pinch behide center of the drives.
How did mobile mechanic slide defective 5th wheel?
Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by expedite_it, Jun 10, 2021.
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The rails can get so rusty, inside, that they’ll never move. My first Truck was that way. It was only 4 yrs old, but had been wrecked and used as a Yard Dog. We tried everything, it’s a wonder I didn’t snap a u joint, or burn up the clutch.No one could believe it. Once I figured it out, I bought a whole brand new fifth wheel, complete with base. Only $1100 back then. Had to use a big grinder and a cutting wheel to remove the old one in pieces. It was rust welded together. Rails were still good, once cleaned up.
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If we replaced the slider each time we would go through 2 or 3 each year for each truck... So we had to figure out how to break them loose.Rideandrepair Thanks this. -
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