Installation Location of Signature Series Replacement Head Pivot Springs

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the truck that i bought had drawtite 16k signature series hitch. does not haave head pivot springs on it ,have not been around other hitches to know where and how the springs go on. do you have a drawing to show how they are attached? thanks

asked by: Dennis S

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I have linked a picture showing where the Replacement Signature Series Head Pivot Springs # 58229 are to be located once the main head has been removed.

I have linked the replacement springs to this page for your purchasing convenience.

expert reply by: Jackie C

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Answer 1

Inner replacement parts for trailer hitch heads are typically not available because there's a lot of liability involved so the only option would be to replace the entire head of your Reese M5 #RP68FR with part #RP30892. You could try reaching out…

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Answer 2

There are a few things that could cause the issue you are having with the locking jaw not opening up fully on the Reese Select Plus 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #RP30081. The first thing I would check is that the jaw is greased properly and there is…

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Answer 3

The part number 30032 also references part number 30047 which would be the Reese 5th Wheel hitch part #RP30047. The correct head assembly for this hitch would be the part #RP30047A.

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Answer 4

When the Reese Elite hitches like what the head part #58292 fits is locked open the hook that grabs the king pin slide totally out of the way of the head of the hitch. In the attached picture you can see the open and closed position that I took from…

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Answer 5

No, the base of the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package #BWRVK3305 was only designed to face one way. You will need to remove the pivot arms and change their placement to gain the clearance you're needing.…

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Answer 6

There isn't any adjustability in the hitch head of the Reese #RP30081 Select Plus 5th wheel hitch. I spoke with my Reese representative, who said it might be a broken spring. When you open the hitch jaw, is there tension on the handle, if not the…

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Answer 7

Typically any truck bed that is shorter than 8 feet in length is going to require the use a slider. We do offer the Demco Hijacker fifth wheel hitches that slide automatically as you make a sharp turn to give you the needed clearance. For your 2017…

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Answer 8

The Draw Tite 24K Signature series hitch you referenced can be interchanged with the 20K Select Plus Fifth Wheel Head Kit - Reese #58292 and Replacement Head Pivot Springs #58229.This is rated for a lower capacity but will work with your legs and…

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Answer 9

We do have a replacement for you but the Replacement Head Pivot Spring Kit for Select Plus Fifth Wheel Hitch - 16K #58257 will not be the right one, it is only for 16K fifth wheel hitches. The correct head pivot springs replacement for your Reese 18K…

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Answer 10

Usually, these springs should not have to be replaced unless they are damaged. You will want to check the Reese Replacement Spring, #30776, and make sure it is not damaged and check the Reese 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch, #RP30047, to make sure that there…

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Answer 11

The Replacement Head Pivot Springs #58229 are the springs you need for the Center Section #RP48FR of the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #RP68FR.

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Answer 12

I do have an option for a 2020 Ram 3500 but the Reese 18K Signature Series 5th Wheel Hitch is not compatible nor is than any adapter that will allow it to be. Instead, I recommend the Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #RP30918 which is an updated…

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