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Gooseneck hitch location

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Red Tom

05-25-2004 19:07:29




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I know this has been discussed before but I am got a new truck and will install a B&W turnover ball hitch. I have one in my 96 which I put in and installed I believe 3" ahead of the rear axle. Some say it should be centered over the axle. Which is the best? They are both 8ft box extended cabs. Thanks




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Jerry/MT

05-26-2004 12:32:10




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 Re: Gooseneck hitch location in reply to Red Tom, 05-25-2004 19:07:29  
As I recall, when you buy the hitch BW gives you a set of measurements for your specific vehicle. If your moving you old hitch to a new vehicle, why not contact BW and get the info from them.



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Joe (Wa)

05-25-2004 20:14:59




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 Re: Gooseneck hitch location in reply to Red Tom, 05-25-2004 19:07:29  
Tom, I don't think you have choice with the B&W turnoverball. I had one installed last month on my '03 Chev xcab short bed.

The hitches are designed for specific truck make/model and are made to match existing holes in the frame for installation. The center of the 4" hole in the bed on mine was 44.25" from the back of the bed. That put the hitch between 3 & 4" forward of the axle.

They have extender ball mounts if you just need more clearance.

Find the model hitch for your truck, download the installation instructions and measure your truck to find out if it is right for you.

Joe

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hot rod

05-25-2004 20:03:16




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 Re: Gooseneck hitch location in reply to Red Tom, 05-25-2004 19:07:29  
red i currently work at a major truck equipment company as a sales rep for all sorts of equipment i don't claim to be a expert but here goes. there's no majic number for ball placment we usually set them at two to three inches ahead of the rear axle depending on the front gvwr of the particular axle. centered is not an answer.i suggest that you take a look at the front gwvr and what you'll be hauling and the weight distribution on your trailer to make the decision on the ammount just don't go to far forward and overload the front axle and remember to measure your trailer so that when hooked up your truck bed doesn't contact the trailer

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Dale In Tx.

05-25-2004 19:26:03




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 Re: Gooseneck hitch location in reply to Red Tom, 05-25-2004 19:07:29  
Hi, Red Tom, I have a Ford F250 Power Stroke extended cab that I pull a 30 ft flatbed and a 20 ft, goose neck grain trailer, haul 24,000# on and my ball is 5" in frount of axle, with the long bed and extended cab you need the ball foward of the rear axle to get some weight on frount axle,. works for me. Dale In Tx.(its on the 4th pickup)



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Ray,IN

05-25-2004 22:16:38




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 Re: Re: Gooseneck hitch location in reply to Dale In Tx., 05-25-2004 19:26:03  
Red Tom, you've received good advice. The engineers that calculated where the ball must be placed for each model and make of truck must not be ignored. Too much weight on the front axle will cause problems with handling and wear out front brakes and tires much faster. Placing the ball over the differential will cause severe bucking and steering problems. I never try to out-engineer the high paid designers when it comes to my familys(and mine) safety.

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