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Manual slide 5th wheel

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Thetrashnoob, Aug 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM.

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  1. Aug 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM #1
    Thetrashnoob

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    I have a question, something I’ve never had to deal with before. In the past, all the ones I’ve felt with have been air slide.
    How do you slide/move a non air slide 5th wheel?
     
    Thetrashnoob, Aug 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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  3. Aug 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM #2
    '88K100

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    Move 5th wheel same as air slide but you have to Manually unlock the 5th wheel to slide then Manually release lock to lock 5th back in place
     
    '88K100, Aug 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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  4. Aug 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM #3
    Thetrashnoob

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    I got more info, it’s a “fixed” 5th wheel. It seems like it’s just sitting a bit farther forward on the front axle then it should be, but not sure how it gets adjusted
     
    Thetrashnoob, Aug 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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  5. Aug 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM #4
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    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    "fixed" 5th wheel means it's welded in place.

    it ain't movin'
     
    Numb, Aug 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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  7. Aug 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM #5
    Deezl Smoke

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    A picture would be worth that thousand words on this one.
     
    Deezl Smoke, Aug 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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  8. Aug 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM #6
    Thetrashnoob

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    It’s bolted down, but I was under the impression it’s considered fixed and doesn’t move. Again not used to this setup so I am trying to learn.
     
    Thetrashnoob, Aug 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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  9. Aug 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM #7
    Thetrashnoob

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    I’ll have to get a picture, it’s a truck that I’m looking at.
     
    Thetrashnoob, Aug 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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  10. Aug 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM #8
    SmallPackage

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    Tractor was set up with that fifth wheel to pull one trailer or trailers all set up the same way. Lighter weight and less hassle that way.
     
    SmallPackage, Aug 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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  11. Aug 7, 2025 at 4:26 PM #9
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    most tankers I drove had a fixed 5th wheel
     
    Numb, Aug 7, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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  12. Aug 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM #10
    Big Road Skateboard

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    It's fixed, it's not moving, you can't adjust it's position without unbolting it, and maybe not even then.
     
    Big Road Skateboard, Aug 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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