Attaching Replacement Gearbox for etrailer and Ram 5th Wheel Landing Gear

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How does the square cross shaft attach to the D shaped shaft of the leg?

asked by: Regan B

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Expert Reply:

If you take a look at the accompanying photo, you can see the small round piece that your Landing Gear Set # RVLG-8000 will need to have in order to attach the Replacement Gearbox for etrailer and Ram 5th Wheel Landing Gear # RVLG-RDBOX.

That part will be in between the square shaft and replacement gearbox and allow the two to attach.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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