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TenOC
Nomad
Jun 17, 2017

New to 5er need advice on a hitch - Autoslide vs Air Pin Box

1. I am sure this has been discussed before. I did do a search, but did not find what I am looking for. 2. I know some people like vanilla and others like chocolate ice cream -- or Ford vs Chev...
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CarnationSailor
Nomad
Jun 17, 2017
Your choice shouldn't be between an autoslider or an air ride pin box, but rather (1) an autoslider or non-sliding hitch and (2) an air ride pin box or a non-cushioned pin box. Two decisions to make, not one.

With a shortbox, I would get a sliding hitch, and if you're getting a slider, get an auto slider.

From my experience, I would also get an air ride pin box.

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