Does the Area Where the Jaws on a Fifth Wheel Hitch Wrap Around the King Pin Need to be Lubricated?

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Do you have to grease the Jaw on a 5th wheel hitch where it wraps around the pin? If so what kind of grease?

asked by: Darell M

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Expert Reply:

A light coating of all purpose grease, such as the LubriMatic Multi-Purpose Lithium Grease, part number L11316 would work fine. This will help reduce any metal to metal squeaking and wear.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

As a first step I suggest you try using a lithium grease to lubricate the moving parts; you could try a grease such as part #L11316, LubriMatic, Multipurpose Lithium Grease - 16-oz Tub. Since the trailer in question has been used by a previous owner…

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Answer 2

Ball grease #58117 could potentially work for wheel grease on your yard cart. But an actual bearing grease such as #L54FR would be the better option since it was designed for this type of application. Even an all purpose grease such as #L11316 would…

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Answer 3

You will want to use a white lithium grease for the grease fitting that is on top of the head unit on your B & W 5th Wheel Companion Trailer Hitch, #BWKRVK3300. I recommend using item #L11354. This is a multi-purpose white lithium grease that…

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Answer 4

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 5

I have a solution for you, but we do not carry Glo-Brite lights, so replacing it with the same brand will not be something I can offer you. Instead, to replace your Glo-Brite 9852-88, I recommend using the Optronics LED Trailer Tail Light #STL72RB.…

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Answer 6

The Solera Gas Strut part #LC280343 is designed for Lippert-Solera branded awnings. That said, it should be able to be used with others but you'd need to verify the dimensions in order to ensure compatibility. The length for this strut will be…

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Answer 7

If your vehicle has a factory brake controller plug, you can simply use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers – Ford, Item #3034-P, which will connect to the vehicle plug and the brake controller. On the new E-450…

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Answer 8

We do have the Rhino-Rack Masterkey Lock Barrels #RRRK093-2 which will provide you with 2 new lock cores and keys for your Rhino-Rack Zenith MasterFit Rooftop Cargo Box #RRRMFZ66. As far as pricing goes on the different sets they can change based on…

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Answer 9

To see all of the correct wheel and tire combos you'd need check out the link I attached. The option I would recommend is the part #TA43RR which is a Load Range C tire size ST175/80R13 mounted on a white spoke wheel with a bolt pattern of 5 on…

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Answer 10

The number you provided, "7753400" is a patent number which corelates to the Equalizer for E-Z Flex Suspension part #013-144-03. This is for a single equalizer but if you need the entire kit it's the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit part…

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Answer 11

According to my research, your 92865A-1 hub/drum has a 25580 inner and an 14125A outer bearing and a 8 on 6-1/2 inch lug pattern, as does the AxleTek #AKHD-865-7-2-K hub drum you referenced. The #AKHD-865-7-2-K would be an acceptable replacement for…

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Answer 12

For your enclosed trailer application I have several suggestions for adding interior lighting that you can control directly via a switch. Since your current 4-pole trailer wiring does NOT include a 12V auxiliary power feed that could power inside…

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