MORryde Rubber Pin Box - First Impression

**TomHaycraft** · 10-09-2016, 05:56 AM

Through some other threads on this Forum (and others!), I had asked about options and solicited feedback on the various shock-absorbing pin boxes. Never found a head-to-head comparison between MORryde's and Reese's Airborne. Two weeks ago I decided on the MORryde Rubber Pin Box and got it installed after work on Thursday.

Installation by myself took an hour using the bed of my truck as a platform to work from. Using a floor jack, I supported the kingpin of the OEM pin box, allowing me to remove all except two back bolts and pivot the front down to the bed of the truck. After removal of the last 2 bolts, I found the OEM pin box lighter than expected. The MORryde is quite a bit heavier, but most of that weight is at the kingpin.

Lifting and moving the MORryde pin box to stab a bolt hole with a pry bar was the most challenging part, took two tries (and engaged new muscles in my shoulders and lats), but once I had the first bolt in, it was easy from there on out. The picture shows the placement and use of the floor jack to lift the front of the pin box into place. I found the bolt holes to be an identical match to the OEM Lippert 1621 pin box, going back in at the original placement kept overall height the same. Four weight carrying options for the MORryde pin box based on the trailer's GVWR, I went with the 11,500 to 14,000 pound model.

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Test pull yesterday? I was impressed, really muted the movement and feel of the trailer. Unlike their video, I still knew the trailer was back there, but movement much improved. Good value for the money. I'll put about 700 miles on it later this week, looking forward to the drive!

Tom

**ttandet** · 10-09-2016, 06:46 AM

Changed our factory pin box out to the MORyde last year and it was a big improvement. Agree with you that you still know the trailer is back there. Overall I'm pleased with ours.
Enjoy your upcoming outing.

Tommy

**bertschb** · 10-09-2016, 07:30 AM

Nice write up Tom. We installed the MORryde pin box this year and it really helps reduce chucking. Well worth the money when you get on bad roads.

**LCBoyer** · 10-09-2016, 08:46 AM

I had mine changed when they did the IS conversion. Trailer rides much better.

**backtrack2015** · 09-19-2017, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by TomHaycraft

Through some other threads on this Forum (and others!), I had asked about options and solicited feedback on the various shock-absorbing pin boxes. Never found a head-to-head comparison between MORryde's and Reese's Airborne. Two weeks ago I decided on the MORryde Rubber Pin Box and got it installed after work on Thursday.

Installation by myself took an hour using the bed of my truck as a platform to work from. Using a floor jack, I supported the kingpin of the OEM pin box, allowing me to remove all except two back bolts and pivot the front down to the bed of the truck. After removal of the last 2 bolts, I found the OEM pin box lighter than expected. The MORryde is quite a bit heavier, but most of that weight is at the kingpin.

Lifting and moving the MORryde pin box to stab a bolt hole with a pry bar was the most challenging part, took two tries (and engaged new muscles in my shoulders and lats), but once I had the first bolt in, it was easy from there on out. The picture shows the placement and use of the floor jack to lift the front of the pin box into place. I found the bolt holes to be an identical match to the OEM Lippert 1621 pin box, going back in at the original placement kept overall height the same. Four weight carrying options for the MORryde pin box based on the trailer's GVWR, I went with the 11,500 to 14,000 pound model.

Test pull yesterday? I was impressed, really muted the movement and feel of the trailer. Unlike their video, I still knew the trailer was back there, but movement much improved. Good value for the money. I'll put about 700 miles on it later this week, looking forward to the drive!

Tom

I'm curious how you feel about this choice now that it has been a while. Do you still like it?

I'm pondering adding the MORryde to my 28BH. I might go with the lighter version (my GVWR is 10995). Thank you for the photo as it answered my question about fitment and bed-rail clearance. From your photo and comments it looks like the pin is located pretty close to the same spot as it was on the 1621.

**TomHaycraft** · 09-19-2017, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by backtrack2015

I'm curious how you feel about this choice now that it has been a while. Do you still like it?

I'm pondering adding the MORryde to my 28BH. I might go with the lighter version (my GVWR is 10995). Thank you for the photo as it answered my question about fitment and bed-rail clearance. From your photo and comments it looks like the pin is located pretty close to the same spot as it was on the 1621.

Glad it helped!

It is hard to remember how the trailer towed "before" but I'd add one to my next trailer in a heart beat. I do think that it smooths out things enough to make the cost very much worth the investment.

Safe travels.

**LCBoyer** · 09-19-2017, 06:04 PM

I am very happy with my Morryde pin box

**bertschb** · 09-19-2017, 06:31 PM

I'm very happy with mine as well. Really helps reduce chucking.

**backtrack2015** · 09-19-2017, 09:00 PM

I'm glad to hear there are many happy customers. It seems like a simple and relatively inexpensive (money, weight, maintenance) fix.

**backtrack2015** · 09-26-2017, 09:00 AM

I'm planning ahead a bit, but looking at my trailer I think I have 5/8" bolts (Grade 5 with 15/16" head) on my pin-box which would require a tightening torque of 135 ft/lbs according to the MORryde installation guide. For those of you who installed the MORryde yourselves, is this the torque you used?

Thank you,
Steven