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05-25-2022, 10:58 AM
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#21
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Colrain, Massachusetts
Trailer: 2016 5.0
Posts: 27
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I put a new pin box on my 5.0 and an Anderson hitch. Two men are required and the torque specification MUST be followed.
I am a maintenance technician and would recommend having it done at a shop if you are not a very handy person.
Just my 2 cents... Good luck.
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05-25-2022, 12:43 PM
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#22
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: East of Austin, Texas
Trailer: 2021 Escape 5.0 / 2022 F150 SuperCab
Posts: 2,908
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JumpinJoe
I put a new pin box on my 5.0 ....
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Noting you have a 2016 5.0 (congrats!), I'm curious to know if you replaced the pin box due to it rusting or 'wearing out' in some way? Just wondering if your personal experience may provide helpful anecdotal info relating to long-term pin box maintenance or care.
Thanks in advance 
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05-25-2022, 01:22 PM
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#23
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: San Jose, California
Trailer: 2022 5.0 TA
Posts: 676
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jdoe99
Sorry, here's the pics
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If my rig was that far from level I’d raise the pinbox. I think you’re on the right course.
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05-25-2022, 01:40 PM
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#24
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Colrain, Massachusetts
Trailer: 2016 5.0
Posts: 27
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Sorry, can't offer the inside scoop on a rusting pin box. I replaced it because I bought the 5.0 used, 1 year old, and it came with a sidewinder pin box. In the 5 years that I have owned the trailer it has worked flawless .
As they say "I am a happy camper!"
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05-25-2022, 01:46 PM
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#25
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: East of Austin, Texas
Trailer: 2021 Escape 5.0 / 2022 F150 SuperCab
Posts: 2,908
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JumpinJoe
Sorry, can't offer the inside scoop on a rusting pin box. I replaced it because I bought the 5.0 used, 1 year old, and it came with a sidewinder pin box. In the 5 years that I have owned the trailer it has worked flawless .
As they say "I am a happy camper!"
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Gotchya, the replacement was to eliminate the sidewinder, nothing to do with the OE-type pin box which you've had for many happy years now 
Thanks for that welcome info!
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05-25-2022, 01:59 PM
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#26
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2022
Location: Kamloops, British Columbia
Trailer: 2018 Escape 5.0
Posts: 18
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I've changed course and decided to lift the trailer up with a Dexter lift kit. Lots of great information for a newbie like myself to consider on this thread. I'm sure I'll be tapping into all of the expertise on this forum in the future. We're excited. Thanks to all.
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05-26-2022, 08:24 AM
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#27
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Thomas not BVI., Ontario
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0TA / 2016 Ram Eco Diesel 4X4
Posts: 8,038
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jdoe99
I've changed course and decided to lift the trailer up with a Dexter lift kit. Lots of great information for a newbie like myself to consider on this thread. I'm sure I'll be tapping into all of the expertise on this forum in the future. We're excited. Thanks to all.
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Hi: jdoe99... If you lift the trailer up you may have to do the twostep entry too!!!  Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie 
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Quote Bugs Bunny..."Don't take life too seriously, none of us get out of it ALIVE"!!!
'16 Ram Eco D. 4X4 Laramie Longhorn CC & '14 Escape 5.0TA
St.Thomas (Not the Virgin Islands) Ontario
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06-12-2022, 08:21 PM
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#28
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2022
Location: Kamloops, British Columbia
Trailer: 2018 Escape 5.0
Posts: 18
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Got the lift kit and took her out for her maiden voyage to test everything out. She's a beauty! Again, thanks all.
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06-12-2022, 08:50 PM
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#29
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: St Augustine, Florida
Trailer: 5.0 TA Delivered 4/7/22
Posts: 923
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she looks great!
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2022 5.0TA . F150 4 wheel drive, EB 3.5 Andersen ultimate hitch. Trailer delivered 4/22. Jack
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06-12-2022, 09:23 PM
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#30
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: East of Austin, Texas
Trailer: 2021 Escape 5.0 / 2022 F150 SuperCab
Posts: 2,908
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jdoe99
Got the lift kit and took her out for her maiden voyage to test everything out. She's a beauty!
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Yes indeed, a beauty! Congrats on getting it setup for your rig
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06-13-2022, 08:14 AM
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#31
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Colrain, Massachusetts
Trailer: 2016 5.0
Posts: 27
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Way to go! Thanks for the update. Welcome to the Escape family...
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06-13-2022, 12:21 PM
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#32
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2022
Location: Kamloops, British Columbia
Trailer: 2018 Escape 5.0
Posts: 18
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Happy to be part of it
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