Lube for front 5th wheel jacks

[Charles S.]

How do you "lube" and keep in good working order your 5th wheel front jacks? I have to use my front jacks more than most people because of the type of air ride hitch I have in my truck. I want them to last!

C.

[Workshop]

Welcome to the Forum C.

On my unit, a 2001 Limited, I have the Ultra-Fab's. Here is a copy of their owners manual on what I have....I noticed you have an RT so not sure what system you use. If different, do you know the Mfg?

Other than the grease, If I haven't used the unit for awhile, I will extend the jacks slightly, raise the nose, and wipe down the legs with WD-40 to help offset any chance of rust.

workhorse

[rockintom]

Like work mentioned.....we don't know what year model of Excel and what jack assys. you have. If you do have the Fabex jacks, they should have a very obvious grease fitting on each jack in the garage area. They are looking right at ya when you open the garage!!! A couple of pumps of grease occasionally would be good....as this greases only a Torrington bearing, not the threaded rod or bronze oilite bushing. No need to overlube them. Since the oilite bushing is self lubricating, it really isn't necessary to do a lubrication on the threaded shaft in the mid tubes. However, me being just a tid bit anal....I do as work mentioned.....spray a little silicone spray on them.

For those with hydraulic jacks.....always wipe the shiny/finished shaft with a clean rag and spray a little silicone spray whenever they look dirty......which for me is every few cycles. Create this good habit....take a look at the shafts when you break camp. rockin'