Posted 12/23/2010 16:56 (#1503057 - in reply to #1503051) Subject: RE: How do you tighten the jaws on 5th wheel plate
Kansas
Back that bolt off to tighten the jaws. Just a lil at a time. Don't get carried away.
EDIT: To expand... that nut is a stop that keeps the jaws from going any farther. Bringing the nut farther out on the bolt is going to increase the travel and make the jaws snug the kingpin more.