Just purchased a 381MS and it came with a Rhino Box on it. I can’t find any info searching web. I’d like to change it out for a suspended air ride Curt box but have no idea where to start.
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Originally posted by Jeff burnett View PostJust purchased a 381MS and it came with a Rhino Box on it. I can’t find any info searching web. I’d like to change it out for a suspended air ride Curt box but have no idea where to start.
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Welcome to the forum and I echo what howson suggests.
There is lots of info on Youtube on the "how to" part. Just take that info with a box of salt. Many places with info are thinly veiled advertisements.
There are many places that will sell what ever you desire. Your favorite search engine is your friend. I would start by searching on the chosen pin box.
The air-cushion pin boxes dictate that you have a ready source of compressed air. This is another rabbit hole.
I, too, am looking at a replacement pin box for my 381MS. I am thinking more passive cushioning.
Steve2022 Momentum 381MS
2024 F-350 Platinum DRW
Reese Elite 27K Puck System
Garmin RV890 & DashCam 57
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Changing the box out should not be that difficult. I did the stock box on ours to the MorRyde one.
step 1 - remove all the stuff attached to the box
step 2 - remove just enough bolts to allow you to prepare to "catch" the box. in my case I let the box pivot straight down and set it on a floor jack, then removed the last 2 bolts.
step 3 - find some way usually with a flor jack and the bed of the truck, to lift the new box in place and start stabbing bolts. Again, I chose floor jack and vertical making up 2 bolts, then rotating in to position (no pictures as it's hard to run a camera while waiting for the box to fall and take out a toe).
step 4 - torque and re torque all of the bolts
step 5 - put everything back on the box that you removed. Typically the break away switch.
As for recommendations on which box, that's all personal preference.Joseph
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