JOST part description

TENSION

Features & Benefits

  • Restores mechanical action in older fifth wheel coupling mechanisms

Features & Benefits

  • Double tension spring provides balanced pull on both sides of the fifth wheel jaws
  • Restores mechanical action in older fifth wheel coupling mechanisms
  • Keeps hitch jaws aligned to reduce slack or poor engagement between tractor and trailer
  • Compatible with JOST fifth wheel hitches that use spring-actuated jaws
  • Supports consistent locking feedback, reducing trailer hookup uncertainty during loading

Jost Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Jaw Spring

More than just a support component, the Jost Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Jaw Spring brings the right tension back to your trailer coupling system. This double tension spring helps maintain consistent jaw pressure in the fifth wheel mechanism, contributing to safe and complete lock engagement during trailer hookup. If your hitch jaws are not snapping into place as expected or feel loose, the Jost SK3105-20 can help restore the mechanical action that keeps your trailer connection intact.

Product Attributes

Notes Double Tension

JOST® is a global leader in manufacturing safety-critical components for commercial vehicles. Its products are divided into three categories—vehicle interface, handling solutions, and maneuvering—and are manufactured in its different production sites located in more than 20 countries across five continents. Since it started as a humble forge of ball bearing turntables in 1952, JOST has grown exponentially and has become the leading supplier of landing gears and fifth wheel couplings around the world. Currently, there are five brands under JOST, including ROCKINGER, JOST, TRIDEC, Quicke, and Edbro. All these brands are renowned names in the industry, thanks to their high-quality products and continuous innovation.

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