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Paul G.

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Posted: 03/09/12 02:37pm

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I'm trying to keep the rear of the pinbox from hitting the bed rails on the pickup. (2010 Silverado 3500HD)(2003 Cardinal - extended pinbox)

Does anyone here use the Sidewinder Pinbox with a long bed truck? It's either a Sidewinder or a shorter pinbox.

Any downside to the Sidewinder with the long box.

Any info would be appreciated.

Paul....

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Posted: 03/09/12 04:26pm

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Paul G. wrote:

Hey Paul,

The downside isn't the Sidewinder with a long box, but whether your frame will over flex with the extended length of the Sidewinder on the extended pin box that Cardinal installed as OEM equip. You may end up bending your frame.... Better check with Cardinal before installing..

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Posted: 03/10/12 04:49am

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Pretty much every manufacturer offers the Sidewinder now as an option. I really like this set-up, especially the way you can use a much lighter non sliding hitch. I see no problem using one with a LB truck.
I would consider calling the manufacturer just to make sure you have no problem with frame issues.

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Posted: 03/09/12 04:41pm

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No problem with the Sidewinder on a LB. That is what I'm towing with on my Arctic Fox and Ford F350 LB. Arctic Fox installed my Sidewinder from the Factory so I guess it is OK to use.

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Posted: 03/09/12 05:02pm

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Can you gain more clearance of the pinbox to the truck rails by raising the pin box and then increasing the hitch height to compensate? As the pin box is angled this may be sufficient.

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Posted: 03/09/12 07:18pm

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HamsHog wrote:

Paul G. wrote:

X2--- I would defiantly check with Cardinal as they build a heavy fiver.

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Posted: 03/10/12 05:26am

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My Chevy 3500 2011 truck rails are also high. I went to a short pinbox to solve the problem-works fine. Are you going to have to change your hitch to use the sidewinder? Some hitch makers like B&W do not recommend their hitch be used with a wedge.

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Posted: 03/10/12 08:48am

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mobilcastle wrote:

This is only partially correct: B&W does not recommend using the Sidewinder on their Companion (GN) mounted hitch but it is fine with their newer Patriot hitch (and works very well).

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Posted: 03/10/12 05:38am

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A new, shorter pinbox should be half the price of a Sidewinder.....and serve the same end result.

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Posted: 03/10/12 05:41am

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mobilcastle:

Just wondering where you got the short pinbox, I have been looking but no one seems to know much about replacing my extended pinbox with the short one. I've talked with Forest River, Lippert and two private RV Dealerships.

Thanks.

Paul...