New 5th Wheel.... what ya using???

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by SHC, Oct 17, 2012.

  1. gunner76

    gunner76 Medium Load Member

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    I've had good luck with Jost
     
  2. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    Thanks for all the replies. I am going to go with the Jost Low Lube for sure now :D
     
  3. IH Truck Guy

    IH Truck Guy Road Train Member

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    Well,did ya get the new plate installed and how do you like it???????
     
  4. Brandonpdx

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    My old OTR truck had a Jost with the "no lube" plate insert (whatever the proper term is for that.) No slop at all and had a nice smooth puller. Company i work for now uses all Hollands. I don't like the pullers on them as much and they seem more mechanically complicated. (I like loud "clank" noise they make though when they lock shut.)
     
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    got my first Jost 2.5 yrs ag still lovin it
     
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    Another vote for Jost. No problems at all.:biggrin_25514:
     
  7. BAYOU

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    What about the aluminum 5th wheels seen a few now but what's it really save on weight?