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  • Gooseneck Hitch and Suspension Enhancement that Fit Together on 1996 Ford F-250
  • Unless you'd be interested in going to a different suspension enhancement setup we won't have a solution since all of the gooseneck hitches we offer mount on the outside of the frame rails where your current air bag brackets are. The B and W kit part # BWGNRK1100 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your truck though and is a really great hitch but you'd have to go with a different suspension kit like the Timbren # TFR250SDE which will give you the same support and then will also...
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  • Measurements for Placing Fifth Wheel Rails in Bed of 1994 Ford F-350
  • When installing a fifth wheel rail kit like the universal Reese kit part # RP30035 the rear rail edge will measure 32-1/2 inches from the rear edge of the truck bed. To place the front rail you'll use the front legs of a fifth wheel hitch after placing the rear rails so that you end up with the rails in the right location exactly.
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  • Options for Installing 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 7-Way in Bed of 1996 Ford F-250
  • If the 7-way you have at the rear of your 1996 has a round connector like what you can see in the attached picture I have a really easy solution for a 5th wheel 7-way with the part # 41157 but we don't have anything like the 40167 that would fit your truck. The 41157 installs inline with the standard 7-way connector like what you most likely have at the rear of your truck. Otherwise you'd have to hardwire in the 7-way with the # 20023.
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  • Replacement Linkage Solution for Kwikee Step Series 32 Solution
  • For Kwikee Step Series 32, the correct assembly is Kwikee Gear Box Linkage # LC379160. Just the linkage by itself is not available.
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  • Install Harness Recommendation for Brake Controller In a 1995 Ford F-250
  • Sounds like you are looking for a brake controller install harness for your 1995 Ford F-250 with a 7-way. For that you would want the part # 3035-P to allow you to install a Tekonsha brake controller. For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying...
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  • Highest Capacity Hitch Availability for a 1992 Ford F-350
  • The highest rated hitch we offer for your 1992 Ford F-350 that has been confirmed to fit your frame width would be the Curt Hitch # C15300. This bad boy has capacities of 2,400 lbs tongue weight and 16,000 lbs total trailer weight. However this is a 2 inch hitch. This hitch is specifically designed to fit the larger 37-1/4 inch frames like you have. There will be some drilling required for installation. Check out the install video I attached. Another heavy duty hitch you may want to consider...
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  • Are There Any Lock Options for HappiJac Turnbuckles
  • HappiJac hasn't really developed a great solution for licking their turnbuckles yet. There are some options, but it also depends on what HappiJac turnbuckles that you have. If you have the HappiJac Qwik-Load Turnbuckles # LC182895, you would just need to locate a lock that fits in the hole, in place of the pin that goes through the handle. The Pin Locks for TorkLift # TLS9500 may work. They are 1/4" in diameter and the length of the shaft when locked is 1-1/4". As long as the hole in...
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  • Recommended Weight Distribution Setup for Transporting Six Venture Boat Trailers With a 1995 F-250
  • Since the trailer tongue weight is so high, I recommend Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution with Sway Control, # RP66561 for your 1995 Ford F-250. This system has a tongue weight capacity range of 700 - 1,400 pounds and a gross towing weight of 14,000 pounds. This system comes with a shank that fits 2-inch trailer hitches. An adjustable shank is included with the Reese Steadi-Flex weight distribution # RP66561 and has a maximum rise of 7 inches from top of hitch receiver opening. The...
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  • Recommended Weight Distribution and Sway Control for a 2011 Ford F-250 Towing a Keystone Trailer
  • Yes, you could certainly add a weight distribution system and sway control to improve your towing performance, but the systems we offer for 2-1/2 inch trailer hitches are going to be a bit too heavy duty for your particular trailer. The 2-1/2 hitch systems would be compatible for tongue weights up to 1700lbs, but your trailer, even with a maximum load, should only have around 975 or 1000lbs of tongue weight. In this case, I would typically recommend a system rated for tongue weights up...
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  • Correct Weight Distribution Shank to Provide 1-1/2 Inches of Drop
  • Since there is a 1-1/2 inch drop needed, I would recommend the Reese Weight Distribution Shank, part # RP54970. When used in the drop position with a trunnion bar system, it offers 1-1/4 inches of drop which would be just about perfect. The 1/4 inch difference would be nothing to worry about, as the truck would settle a bit once the trailer is hitched.
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  • Will the Curt Universal 5th Wheel Installation Kit C16200 Fit a 1996 Ford F-250
  • Yes, the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit part # C16200 will fit on your 1996 Ford F-250 and it will allow you to use your Pro Series 16K 5th Wheel Hitch. I have attached for you the specific instructions that you will need to follow for your F-250. Since you have overload springs you will need to switch the position of the long and short brackets. The only other thing you might need to complete your setup is an in-bed 7-way, the 7-Way Pre-Wired Car Connector...
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  • Side Step Recommendation for 1994 Ford F-350 With Lift
  • You have come to the right place to find side steps for your 1994 Ford F-350 with a 6" lift and I highly recommend the Carr Custom-Fit Side Steps because they offer you the best footing with their tread pattern and have a significant drop to accommodate the amount of lift you have on your F-350. The only thing you really need to decide on with these steps is the color you want and if you want the 3-1/2" width or the 5" width. The larger width is what I recommend because you can't go wrong...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1996 Ford F-350 7.3 Behind an RV
  • Welcome back! There are no confirmed custom base plate fits for the 1996 Ford F-350 trucks so in order to flat tow it you would need to have Blue Ox universal base plates # BX88266 installed. A professional installation is recommended. For a compatible tow bar you can use the Avail # BX7420 if the truck is under 10,000 pounds. If it is over 10,000 pounds the only option is the Trion # BX7520P which has a lunette ring coupler so the hitch it attaches to would have to be a pintle hitch. For...
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  • Recommended Camper Tie-Downs for 1997 Ford F-350
  • For your 1997 Ford F-350, it sounds like you are seeking the camper tie-downs for an in-bed camper. I recommend the HappiJac Truck-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs # LC182910-182971 which will give you both the front and rear attachments confirmed to fit both long and short bed models of your specific truck. Then you can use the HappiJac Original Turnbuckles for Camper Tie-Downs - Stainless Steel - Qty 4 # LC182898 or the Quik-Load Turnbuckeles # LC182895.
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  • Recommended Tire Chains for my 1995 Ford F-250
  • I've checked for any restrictions for your truck when using tire chains and there aren't any. As long as you put in your correct tire size using Glacier Alloy Square-Link Snow Tire Chains - 1 Pair part # PWPLC1144 that you looked at will work out well for your application. These chains will help you get around when the weather turns south. It said they were not a confirmed fit for your application because we haven't had the opportunity to test fit them on your specific vehicle. With...
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  • Breakaway Battery Kit and Brake Controller for Electric-Over-Hydraulic Trailer Brakes
  • For a trailer breakaway battery and charger you can use the Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger # 20400. This kit has a built in charger to charge the battery while connected to the tow vehicle and has an automatic shut-off when the battery is fully charged. It also has a test button that displays the batteries status for you. For a brake controller I personally like the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller # RED44FR because it has a sleek...
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  • How to Lock a Curt Spyder # 16085 to Fifth Wheel Rails
  • What I recommend you get to lock your Curt Spyder part # 16085 to the fifth wheel rails of your truck is the Reese Pull Pin Lock Plates # RP58093 and then use a pad lock like part # ML1KA to lock the pins that hold the spyder to your rails. Check out the picture I attached to see how these products all work together.
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  • Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 1996 Ford F-250
  • For suspension ehnancement that is confirmed as a fit for your 1996 Ford F-250 we have the part # TFR250SDE which will work with the gooseneck hitch. The air bag systems won't work with the rails of the hitch. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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  • Timbren Kit for 1994 Ford F-350 Towing Fifth Wheel Trailer
  • Yes the Timbren kit part # TFR350SDF is a confirmed fit for your 1994 Ford F-350 and would do a great job providing additional support for the rear suspension when towing a 5th wheel trailer.
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  • Parts Needed to Install 7-Way and Brake Controller on 1994 Ford F-250
  • You'll need to convert your 4-way to a 7-way so that you can wire in a brake controller like the Brake EVN # TK63VR so for that you'd want the part # ETBC7 which will give you a 7-way and a 4-way at the rear of your vehicle. Then to add a 7-way up in the bed of the truck you'd need the part # 20023 as well and you'd be set.
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