Troubleshooting Slack in Performance for Demco Hijacker Autoslide
Published 01/25/2022
Question:
I have 18k Demco high jacker hitch. I have had no issues until now. I have the familiar clunk when turning. Now I am experiencing slack in the ion boss. Quite noticible in a start stop circumstance. Is there adj. for this or is it worn parts
asked by: Ron M
Expert Reply:
If you have been upkeeping with the care and maintenance on your 18K Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550034 it sounds like you might need to mess with the gear adjustment bolt located on the cab-end of the Hijacker.
To do this you need to place the hitch in a parallel position with the truck and then use a 1-1/8" wrench to loosen the nut and then tighten it until it stops against the gear. Then simply back the bolt off 1/8 turn and retighten the jam nut to keep everything secure. I'm attaching a clip from the instructions for you to reference.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding 5th Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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