I want to increase the distance between bed rails and overhang and the factory Ford hitch doesn't allow for adjustment. Here is my question, I currently have (5) bolts on each side of the pinbox that attaches it to the fifth wheel bracket, I would like to lower the pinbox (1) hole but, in doing so I will wind up with (4) bolts on each side, is 4 enough or should I not go this route.
Thanks,
Randall
Lowering Pinbox?
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Lowering Pinbox?
2009 35sbq fifth wheel
2012 F350 SRW King Ranch 6.7 Powerstroke
1969 (428 Super Cobra Jet Mach 1)
1970 (Boss 302)
2012 F350 SRW King Ranch 6.7 Powerstroke
1969 (428 Super Cobra Jet Mach 1)
1970 (Boss 302)
Re: Lowering Pinbox?
Hi Randall, I've always had 4 bolts on each side of the pin box so it shouldn't be a problem.
Rob
Rob
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Re: Lowering Pinbox?
Rob, thanks for the reply I appreciate your help. I believe that the 4 bolts should be fine, I am going to put B7 grade back in when I lower it, the originals are grade 5 bolts.
Randall
Randall
2009 35sbq fifth wheel
2012 F350 SRW King Ranch 6.7 Powerstroke
1969 (428 Super Cobra Jet Mach 1)
1970 (Boss 302)
2012 F350 SRW King Ranch 6.7 Powerstroke
1969 (428 Super Cobra Jet Mach 1)
1970 (Boss 302)
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- Posts: 209
- Joined: Thu May 06, 2010 5:46 pm
- Location: Virginia Culpeper
- Cardinal Owners: 35 sbqle fifth wheel
- Skype ID: yes
- Location: Virginia Culpeper
Re: Lowering Pinbox?
HOLD THE PHONE..........man do I feel stupid! I stated that the Ford factory hitch doesn't allow for any adjustment, boy was I wrong, I decided to look up under the king pin plate today and low and behold it can be adjusted. I was able to raise the hitch and inch and a quarter (problem solved). ![Embarassed :oops:](./images/smilies/icon_redface.gif)
![Embarassed :oops:](./images/smilies/icon_redface.gif)
2009 35sbq fifth wheel
2012 F350 SRW King Ranch 6.7 Powerstroke
1969 (428 Super Cobra Jet Mach 1)
1970 (Boss 302)
2012 F350 SRW King Ranch 6.7 Powerstroke
1969 (428 Super Cobra Jet Mach 1)
1970 (Boss 302)
Re: Lowering Pinbox?
Samsbird wrote:HOLD THE PHONE..........man do I feel stupid! I stated that the Ford factory hitch doesn't allow for any adjustment, boy was I wrong, I decided to look up under the king pin plate today and low and behold it can be adjusted. I was able to raise the hitch and inch and a quarter (problem solved).
![thumright :thumbrt:](./images/smilies/icon_thumright.gif)
Rob