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Purpose
This document outlines the procedure of replacing an existing pin box with a new pin box of the same
load rating.
Safety
The "WARNING" symbol above is a sign that an installation procedure has a safety risk involved
and may cause death or serious injury if not performed safely and within the parameters set forth
Failure to follow the instructions provided in this document may result in death, serious personal
injury and/or severe product and property damage, including voiding of the component warranty.
The trailer MUST be supported per manufacturer's specifications before working underneath.
Resources Required
• 1-2 people, depending on task
• Cordless or electric drill or screw gun
• Appropriate drive bits
• Torque wrench
• Impact wrench or ratchet
• Sockets
• Drift/centering pin
Due to the weight of the pin box, it is highly recommended at least two people install this system.
Preparation
1.
Determine pin box replacement model. See
2.
Level the 5th Wheel front to back.
Rev: 01.22.20
PIN BOX REPLACEMENT GUIDE
Failure to do so may result in death or serious personal injury.
Moving parts can pinch, crush or cut. Keep clear and use caution.
TOWING
in this manual.
• Second drift/centering pin (optional)
• Hammer (optional)
• Tape measure
• Replacement pin box
• Replacement hardware if existing hardware is
damaged
QR-015
Standard Pin Box Measurement Guide.
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Summary of Contents for Lippert Components TI-342
- Page 1 PIN BOX REPLACEMENT GUIDE TOWING Purpose This document outlines the procedure of replacing an existing pin box with a new pin box of the same load rating. Safety The “WARNING” symbol above is a sign that an installation procedure has a safety risk involved and may cause death or serious injury if not performed safely and within the parameters set forth in this manual.
- Page 2 PIN BOX REPLACEMENT GUIDE TOWING Measure the distance from the bottom of the factory-installed king pin plate to a flat surface directly below (Fig. 1). Fig. 1 Measure Distance Make a note of the bolt locations of the factory pin box. The replacement pin box system will be remounted in the same hole settings (Figs.
- Page 3 PIN BOX REPLACEMENT GUIDE TOWING Installation Hoist the new pin box into place. Use a second person to line up the pin box to the mounting plate holes. Using a drift/center pin (or screwdriver), center the holes and install one bolt on the curbside of the trailer at the front of the pin box in one of the same holes used to fasten the factory pin box (Fig.
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