Expert Answers about Ford Hitch Pins and Clips

• Max Capacity of Curt Clevis Pin with Handle and Clip
• The max capacity for the Curt Clevis Pin with Handle and Clip # C45804 is not something that has been measured. Steel pins like this have a capacity that far exceeds anything they're used with. The tow vehicle or ball mount would give out long before the pin. It is for this reason that companies like Curt do not typically test for capacity or tensile strength.
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• Receiver Tube Depth Of The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76025
• Hey Kyle, I went out to the warehouse and measured the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76025 and found that there was a 5" distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the end of the receiver tube, giving you more than enough clearance for your Velocirax bike rack.
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• How Much Clearance Is Lost When Switching To A Gen-Y Gooseneck Pin Box
• Hey Bill, The Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box # GY48GR has an 18.08" measurement from the center of the coupler to the center of the first bolt holes. When switching to a gooseneck pin box from the Lippert Turning Point you'd be losing the extra 22" of clearance it provides by moving the pivot point back to the trailer nose. You can use an offset ball to gain a bit more clearance though. If you can tell me the brand of your gooseneck hitch I can pick out some...
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• Distance From Center of Hitch Pin to Gusset on Buyers Products Pintle Hook Mount 337PM812
• Hey Marc, I contacted Buyers Products was able to get that measurement for you, and the distance is 2-3/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin to the gusset on the Buyers Products 2" Pintle Hook Mount # 337PM812. For a compatible pintle hook and hardware use Pintle Hook # 337PH6 and # 3378520.
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• What is The Distance From Hitch Pin To Ball Mount Hole Centers On 2-1/2" Ball Mount Kit # EBMK25318?
• The Ball Mount # RP45322 in the etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2-1/2" Hitches # EBMK25318 is 10" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole.
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• What is The Tongue Weight Range For The Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box # GY46FR?
• The Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box # GY46FR does have a pin weight capacity of 3,500-5,500lbs. The pin weight you found on Gen-Y's website is on their worksheet for those who do not know their actual pin weight. They use a generic number 22% which I can tell you is an average number and as you have some 5th wheels which are going to have a higher or lower amount of tongue weight they go with a safe weight range on that form.
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• Replacing/Upgrading Pin Box On A 2018 Grand Design Solitude
• Hello Micael. I can definitely help point you in the right direction. An Air Ride Pin Box like the Curt # LC369535 will definitely be an upgrade from a standard pin box. What is the bed length of your truck? If you have a long bed, clearance will not be an issue. Short bed trucks are where you can run into potential clearance issues. Some short bed trucks may require the use of a sliding fifth wheel hitch. If you have clearance with the current pin box, you should be good though. As...
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• Overall Length of Lets Go Aero V-Lectric VFR Bike Rack
• Hey Mike, the Lets Go Aero V-Lectric VFR Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # LGA25VR that you referenced is 41 inches overall from the center of it's hitch pin hole out to the furthest point out on the bike rack.
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• Recommended Extended Ball Mount for a 2 Inch Hitch
• That is something I have never heard of. I recommend looking around for a part number or sticker on that hitch before you tow with it to verify what it's capacity is. If someone made that for a bike rack or other application it may not be rated for towing or even safe to use. Feel free to email me directly any pics if you'd like. 9" is pretty far back for a hitch pin hole but we do have extended ball mounts that will close that distance and give you some space from your bumper to attach...
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• What Dimensions are Needed for Setting Fifth Hitch Height
• Hey Bill, it sounds like you might have measured from the top of the bed rails to the ground and not the truck bed. 5 inches is pretty normal between the bed rail and king pin plate so what you should do is measure from the bed floor of your truck bed down to the ground and then take the difference of that and the king pin dimension you took That will be the correct height setting to use for the 5th wheel hitch.
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• Will The MORryde Replacement Pin Box Offer More Length Than A Lippert Rhino Pin Box
• Hey Pat, The Rhino box definitely is shorter than what most Rver's were hoping for so we get this question all the time. Switching to a MORryde Cushioned pin box designed with a Rhino box bolt pattern unfortunately won't give you extra clearance since they made them with a matching 13.27" length from the king pin to the first set of bolt holes. It will help reduce chucking and road vibration though. If you went with this pin box you'd want part # MR83QR to match your GVWR to the shear...
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• How To Verify Gen-Y Pin Box Adapter For 2015 Keystone Cougar 279RKSWE
• Since we are not 100% sure of the serial number on your 2015 Keystone Cougar 279RKSWE I recommend verifying the bolt measurements on the pin box. A 1621 pin box is going to have the 5/8" bolt holes spread 2" vertically and 7-7/8" horizontally on center. If you have something different please let me know otherwise the Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box # GY58GR is going to be the correct bolt pattern and weight range for your Cougar. Do remember you will need Safety Chains # GY49GR...
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• Will 22-1/2x49 Curt Cargo Carrier Fit 2023 Tesla Model Y
• To find the answer to this question I really recommend measuring on your vehicle. We installed both the # DT58MR and # EH39FR on the 2022 model and the distance from the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper was 5". Assuming you have one of these two hitches that should be enough to use the # C18113 with 6" from the hitch pin hole to the closest edge of the carrier. It expect it to be the same on the 2023 but it is a good idea to double check with a tape measure. If you have a factory...
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• Can The Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack Clear The Spare Tire On A 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
• Hey Pat, The When folded down the Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack # HLY94FR has a 9-1/4" distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest part of the rack. You'll want to measure the space from the center of the trailer hitch hitch pin hole out to the outer edge of the spare tire to determine if you'll have enough clearance. If not let me know what measurement you get and I can look for an alternative.
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• Distance from Center of Hitch Pin to Inside Bottom of Brophy Pintle Hook
• The centerline on the # BR27FR is going to be from the center of the hitch pin hole. If you draw a line straight out and measure the distance to the bottom of the hook that is 1". I have attached a diagram below for your reference.
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• Dimensions of the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box GY48GR
• Thanks for the picture! I attached a dimensional drawing bellow of the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item # GY48GR. It should have every measurement you need to get an accurate idea of what height you'll be looking at. It looks like your axles are already under your leaf springs so the only other option for raising your trailer is to use the Correct Track Trailer Alignment and Lift Kit item # RR23QX. These attach to your spring hangers and lift your trailer...
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• Upgraded Cushioned Pin Box Recommendation for 2020 Grand Design
• Hey Rick, thanks for all of the dimensions of your pin box. Based on that you have a Lippert 1621 style which is an extended pin box and not a medium. The best cushioned pin box replacement would be the Curt Flex Air part # LC328492 which has vertical and horizontal cushioning and is considered to be the best cushioned pin box around.
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• Will Kuat Piston Pro and Piston Pro X Fit New Ford Bronco With Rear Mounted Spare Tire
• The answer to your question depends on where the hitch sits on the Bronco and how far the tire sticks out. This is not information that we have so you will have to use our measurements to compare on your Bronco. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest part of the Kuat Piston Pro # KU76ZR and Piston Pro X # KU98VR is 10-1/8". If this is enough to clear the spare then it will work. More than likely you will need additional clearance. In this case, the best solution...
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• How To Know If Locking Plate Is Needed 2023 Forest River Salem Hemisphere 36FL For Demco Autoslide
• To verify the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch # DM8550024 will work correctly with your 2023 Forest River Salem Hemisphere 36FL I need to know what pin box you have. Some pin boxes like the Lippert Rhino will require a Locking Plate # DM76FR. That and the MORryde Locking Plate # DM6025 are some of the more common pin boxes that require a locking plate. If you are unsure of what you have you can take a picture of it and measurements of the box which I can use to verify the pin box. RV...
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• How To Find Gen-Y Pin Box To Gooseneck For a Dutchman Astoria 2993RLF 5TH Wheel Camper
• It does appear you will want the Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box # GY58GR you found on your Dutchman Astoria 2993RLF. I can verify this is the correct pin box if you can give me all the information off the Lippert tag found on the mounting arm which the pin box bolts too. Otherwise you can verify with a few measurements. You said the bolt spacing is 8" but I think it is actually 7-7/8" from front to back on center. The holes will be spaced 2" vertically and the pin box will be...
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