How well do swinging glad hands works??

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  1. Char how

    Char how Bobtail Member

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    How well go swinging gladhands work??
     
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    Hawkeye72 Light Load Member

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    We have both swing and stationary. Honestly Ive never had a problem with either. When the swing ones get old and rust they tend to stick. But it wouldnt be a deal breaker either way.
     
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    Spyro2112 Medium Load Member

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    Lube them often
     
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    Midwest Trucker Road Train Member

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    No complaints.
     
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    I prefer fixed glad hands... And Straight rubber airlines with good kink guards. But thats mainly just personal preference.
     
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    Didnt like them as a yard dog to hard to get ahold of , there nice if your stacking trailers nut to but.