Lock down the fifth wheel plate?

Discussion in 'Waste Removal and Garbage Truck Driver Forum' started by Redcat, Aug 29, 2013.

  1. Redcat

    Redcat Bobtail Member

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    Hey guys,
    I'm looking for the best way to lock down the fifth wheel plate when I'm pulling my end dump. The previous owner cut a length of wear iron and slid it under the leading edge of the plate. It's a real simple set up but tough to change back to free plate work and leaves a lot of movement in the hitch. A lot of clunk clunk during shifting and speed changes.
    Any ideas?
     
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  3. Bulldog power

    Bulldog power Light Load Member

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    I welded extensions on my slider then welded 2 pieces of pipe to both of them... Then another piece of pipe on the bottom of the 5th wheel plate. Then got a piece of round stock and welded a handle on one end and drilled a hole on the other for a clip to hold it in. Line up the fifth wheel and slide it in to lock it and pull it out when u pull a framed trailer. Then I just U-bolted a piece of PVC on my catwalk to hold the round stock when I'm not using it. Kinda hard to explain but I hope u see what I'm getting at. Hope this helps


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    This isn't mine but its pretty much how mine is done
     
  4. baha

    baha Road Train Member

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    CK your adj. then go from welding to spacers
     
  5. Redcat

    Redcat Bobtail Member

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    That looks just right. Stops both forward and backward slop. Thanks for your time.
    Sean
     
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