Do I Need to Lift the Trailer to Replace a U-Bolt Plate
Updated 08/07/2024 | Published 07/30/2024
Question:
I discovered the top u bolt plate on my 5th wheel was bent. Do I need to take the weight off that side before I replace the u bolts? Or can I just take the old ones off and install new ones? Thank you,
asked by: Tait G
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Expert Reply:
Yes, it'll be necessary to take the weight off of that side of the trailer.
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Jerred H
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Tait
8/7/2024
Thank you!