Maintenance Required for Sidewinder Pin Box Replacements
Question:
I have a 20k Sidewinder installed on an OpenRange 397FBS. I retained this pin box when I upgraded the tow vehicle to a GMC 3500 Dually. Even though not required. I have had this pin box for over two years and 15000 miles. Are there any periodic maintenance items to be performed other than the bolt torques? I have not seen this in the owners manual.
asked by: Jerry G
Helpful Expert Reply:
Reese recommends that to maintain easy hookup you frequently lubricate the wedge surfaces, back side of the king pin, and the skid plate surface. The bearing surfaces of the # RP34FR sidewinder arm can also be lubricated if stiff, using white lithium grease. Never use a lube plate with a Sidewinder. Page 4 of the linked instructions illustrates the lubrication points. I have also linked a brief article concerning Sidewinder lubrication.
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Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret - 20,000 lbs
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