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CampbellDaycrui
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Oct 17, 2016

Converting Superglide kingpin box to standard type

I've just bought a 5er that has had a Superglide capture plate welded to the kingpin box. My TV has a B&W turnover ball gooseneck hitch already and I intend to add a Companion slider, so I need to get...
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CampbellDaycrui
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Oct 19, 2016
Easy telling with a flashlight and inspection mirror: no rust...... Not surprising given its life in the CA desert. Simple enough to remove the second plate if or when necessary, but until then it will stay double thickness.

I was an A&P and aircraft inspector for many years, but I still try not to overthink things.....

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