How Many Bolt Holes Are Needed for a Lippert 1716 Pin Box

Updated 05/14/2019 | Published 05/11/2019

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Question:

I have this pin box currently the angle iron brackets shown in the picture are welded to the frame. Can I lower the pin box to raise the front of the trailer. My biggest concern is the lower bolts would NOT go thru the welded on angle iron. So instead of 6 bolts per side thru the angle iron I would only have 3 bolts per side thru the angle iron. Is this acceptable.

asked by: Eric L

Expert Reply:

I spoke to my contact at Lippert and they informed me that on the Lippert 1716 Pin Box that you have, all six bolt holes per side will need to be used which means you would not be able to lower the pin box down to raise the front of the trailer. In order to gain more bedside clearance you will want to raise the 5th wheel hitch up. If you are maxed out now then you might consider the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch which is one of the tallest 5th wheel hitches we offer at 21-1/2" tall. I have attached a list of these options for you below.

6-3/4' Bed with OEM Pucks - part # C16520-16020
6-3/4' Bed without OEM Pucks - part # C16521
8' Bed with OEM Pucks - part # C16036
8' Bed without OEM Pucks - part # C16265

expert reply by: Conner L