How heavy is a pin box?I have a 2013 KZ Durango 2857 with a lippert pin box of unknown model # (tag painted over) and would like to lower the box one notch. I'm 8" above the bedrail and ride a little nose high. I can't find a weight spec on the box.My problem is that I have no help holding it. It will be me alone attempting this with no mechanical aid.Should I even attempt this alone?

Put it on the hitch and use the landing gear to move it.

Someone recently posted to loosen all the nuts a bit then remove the two bottom nuts/bolts and let the box pivot down and reinsert the bolts, then do the same pivoting the rear. I've never tried it and don't see how the bolts would just happen to line up, but perhaps it works.

I can't say how much it weighs, but they are heavy and hard to hang onto, with no helper. I am average build, and moved mine, while my wife moved the bolts for meWouldn't you be better off, to lower the hitch, since you have lots of bed rail clearance.Jerry

I replaced a pin box by myself. I backed the truck (minus the hitch) up under the box and rigged up under it from the trucks bed to the height I needed. I still have the old pin box in the trailer shed . I also have several heavy Wilton C clamps for holding it in place. It weighs about 40 lbs however one size don't fit all here IMO.

All good advice, thanks.I like the idea of using the hitch/landing gear as "my little helper". At least that way I know it won't get away from me. DW can handle the bolts and LG switch.And FWIW: I realized I misstated that I need to lower my box in the original post. I need to raise the box to lower my nose.Thanks

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greende
Explorer II
May 04, 2013
I was able to handle my lippert pin box myself though I did use a floor jack to lower it (didn't know how much it weighed). After I got it off, I was able to carry & move it by myself. The MorRyde pin box was another story however. Needed my tractor & bucket loader to move it and get it into position. Also did the pivot thing putting it on.
retispcsi
Explorer
May 04, 2013
They are not that heavy. I had my wife put two of the bolts in and put nuts on them then I handled the rest. I took it out the same way with my wife's help. Not a big job.
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
May 04, 2013
Not to be picky, you need to raise the pin box not lower it.

Get the bolts loose, hitch up remove bolts and lower RV until holes align then bolt it up.
2112
Explorer II
May 04, 2013
Well my handyman is out of town so that forced me to be more aggressive.
Got them off, box raised and torqued bolts to 155 ft-lbs. I hope that's enough 'cause there ain't no more in me :(

I now have 7" clearance towards the front and 6.5" at the tailgate. Still riding a little nose high but I don't want to risk going any lower.

Thanks for the tips-n-tricks
Dave
2112
Explorer II
May 04, 2013
"The hardest part is getting the bolts loose!..."

LOL! That is exactly where I am. I started beating on my 1/2 ratchet and decided to abort. No impact wrench here.

There is a local handyman that can help me for a small fee. I'll give him a call in a few.

My king pin lands just aft of my axle so I also need to move my hitch forward 2". I'll get my $$ worth from him today.
Bionic_Man
Explorer
May 04, 2013
I just changed mine out last month (got a TrailAir). It can be done by yourself but its tough. If you have your wife or even a neighbor kid put in two bolts as you move it to the new position that is all you need.
rhagfo
Explorer III
May 04, 2013
phillyg wrote:
Someone recently posted to loosen all the nuts a bit then remove the two bottom nuts/bolts and let the box pivot down and reinsert the bolts, then do the same pivoting the rear. I've never tried it and don't see how the bolts would just happen to line up, but perhaps it works.

This is exactly how I moved mine up one space recently. I loosened all four bolts, I believe I put blocks under the pin in very back of the truck then lifted the front, put the bolts back loose then the back.
The hardest part is getting the bolts loose! I needed to squeeze my impact wench inside the pin box to loosen the nuts!
2112
Explorer II
May 04, 2013
All good advice, thanks.
I like the idea of using the hitch/landing gear as "my little helper". At least that way I know it won't get away from me. DW can handle the bolts and LG switch.

And FWIW: I realized I misstated that I need to lower my box in the original post. I need to raise the box to lower my nose.

Thanks
JIMNLIN
Explorer III
May 04, 2013
I replaced a pin box by myself. I backed the truck (minus the hitch) up under the box and rigged up under it from the trucks bed to the height I needed. I still have the old pin box in the trailer shed . I also have several heavy Wilton C clamps for holding it in place. It weighs about 40 lbs however one size don't fit all here IMO.
MFL
Nomad II
May 04, 2013
I can't say how much it weighs, but they are heavy and hard to hang onto, with no helper. I am average build, and moved mine, while my wife moved the bolts for me

Wouldn't you be better off, to lower the hitch, since you have lots of bed rail clearance.

Jerry

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