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King Pin Lock Size

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by CeeLo, Nov 26, 2014.

  1. Nov 26, 2014 #1
    CeeLo

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    Can someone tell me what size King Pin Lock I need. I see them for sale on eBay an most of them are 2", but I want to make sure that it's the right size before I buy it. I drive tankers and my 5th wheel is the standard size.
     
    CeeLo, Nov 26, 2014
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  3. Nov 26, 2014 #2
    HotH2o

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    2" is industry standard.
     
    HotH2o, Nov 26, 2014
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    lcfd15 Thanks this.
  4. Nov 26, 2014 #3
    CeeLo

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    Thank You. That's what I was thinking, but wanted to make sure
     
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  5. Nov 27, 2014 #4
    STexan

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    I think the 2 inch you may be seeing are for travel trailers (5th wheel style) and other "goose-neck" trailers. Seems like you would need a 3.5 inch for OTR semi-trailers
     
    STexan, Nov 27, 2014
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  7. Nov 27, 2014 #5
    brian991219

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    What ever one you buy, make sure it is steel not aluminum. I used to drive a tow truck, still do part time, and we would get calls to remove dropped trailers from truck stops and parking lots all the time, the steel ones would not come off easy but the aluminum ones just needed a few good hits with a sledge hammer and they broke right off. A good one will cost you about $35.
     
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  8. Nov 27, 2014 #6
    HotH2o

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    STexan is right. I don't know what the hell I was thinking. 3.5" is what you want.
     
    HotH2o, Nov 27, 2014
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