Expert Answers about Ford F-250 and F-350 Heavy Duty

• Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation for a 1997 Ford F-350 Dually
• We have a few options for your 1997 Ford F-350 dually as long as it is not a Cab and Chassis model (like a service vehicle or RV conversion). Personally, I prefer the BandW gooseneck hitches. These are quality hitches and BandW is one of the most popular names in the gooseneck market. If your truck has the factory overload springs, then you can use part # BWGNRK1110. If you do not have the overload springs, then you will want part # BWGNRK1100. When it comes to the installation, all of...
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• Recommended Louvered Tailgate For A 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty
• For your 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty, we have the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate # VG-100. This has an open design that improves your field of vision when driving and is custom fit to your truck. However, it should be noted that the tabs will need to be removed from your factory pivot tube insert. If you would like to retain the use of the factory tailgate, you will need to order Part ETZZ-99430B22-A at your local Ford dealership.
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• Recommended Air Lift Suspension Enhancement For 1997 Ford F-250
• For your 1997 Ford F-250, I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle # AL88298. These springs are compatible with an in bed hitch system. These Air Lift springs will help to level your load when under load. You can adjust them independently if set up in that way to level sided to side for off-center loads. This kit comes with the manual inflation valves, but you can add a compressor if you want the convenience of adjusting...
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• Could Demco Recon for Recessed Ball Hitches Be Adapted to Standard Version
• Even if we could get you the different shank portion of the Demco Recon that attaches to the ball between the recessed ball version part # DM8550046 and the # DM8550045 which attaches to a standard ball it wouldn't work as the recessed ball version sits at a much lower height since flat beds are taller so you'd have to have each version.
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• Are There Air Bags for a 1997 Ford F-350 with In-Bed Hitch
• I do have suspension enhancement options for a 1997 Ford F-350 but air bags won't be one of them as they all mount in the same spot as the in-bed hitch. That said, the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System part # TFR350SDE will work with an in-bed hitch and they provide more support than air bags. They also require zero maintenance.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1997 Ford F-250HD 4X4 7.3 Liter Behind an RV
• There are many configurations of the 1997 Ford F-250HD 4x4 7.3 so it will depend on how much your truck weighs. The Excali-Bar tow bar, # DM9511008, is rated for 7,500 pounds so if the truck is under that you can use it. It is likely that it is less than 7,500 pounds but it is worth mentioning! For base plates you would need to use # 458-1 if your truck does not have a front anti-sway bar. If you use the # 458-1 base plates then you would also need adapter # BX88185 to use the Avail tow...
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• Can Rhino-Rack RT Roof Rack Tracks Be Cut And Bent To Fit Curved Roof?
• Yes, roof rack tracks such as the Rhino-Rack RT-Style Roof Rack Tracks - Rivet Mount - 92-5/16" # RRRTS518 have removable endcaps. You can simply cut the tracks to size then install the endcaps. These tracks are made of aluminum and can be bent to conform to a curved roof. I recommend starting in the middle and working your way to the edges to ease installation.
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• Trailer Hitch for a 1997 Ford F-250/F-350 Cab and Chassis Model
• For 1997 a cab and chassis model would have an outside to outside frame width of 34 inches. If that is the case you can use # 13028 which is for the cab and chassis models. Cab and chassis hitches for the 1997 F-250 or F-350 appear in the same list as the regular pickup models so that is probably why you didn't see it. We also have hitch # C14082 for the cab and chassis models. The difference between these hitches is the capacity. Hitch # 13028 is rated for 600 pounds tongue weight and...
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• Correct Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Front Axle for 1997 Ford F-350 4x4 Powerstroke
• Yes, the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Front Axle part # F2223 are a fit for a 1997 Ford F-350 4x4 Powerstroke. In regards to installation, the air bags will mount to the leaf spring stack behind the axle center line which you can see in the attached photo.
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• Best Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation for 1997 Ford F-250
• When it comes to gooseneck hitches the B and W Turnoverball brand is the best hands down. We've found that they are the best quality overall, the easiest to use, easiest to install, and last the longest with the least amount of problems. So for your 1997 Ford F-250 you'd want the part # BWGNRK1110 which happens to fit with or without overload springs so you don't have to mess with determining that. I am not sure what air spring kit you have installed in your truck but the only kit we...
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• 6-Way to 7-Way Trailer Wiring Adapter Recommendation
• For a 6-way to 7-way adapter you would want the Hopkins Adapter part # 47435. This will plug into your 6-way and will provide you with a 7-way.
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• Does Furrion RV AC Unit Fit Same Roof Opening as Dometic 14 inch by 14 inch
• You would not need to make the opening of your roof any larger to fit the Furrion Chill Replacement RV Air Conditioner for Furrion Setup # FR26PR. This was designed to fit the standard 14 inch by 14 inch opening that you have right now.
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• Towing Mirror Fit for 1997 Ford F-350
• For your 1997 Ford F-350 with the smaller black power mirrors we have the CIPA towing mirrors part # CM11500 as a confirmed fit that will give you the wider viewing angle you are looking for. I attached an review video for these plus an install picture for you to check out as well.
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• Brake Controller Wiring Or Plug-In Adapter Recommendations For 1997 Ford F-250 And 2015 Ram 1500
• We will start with the 1997 F-250. If you have a factory 7-way on your truck, you can install the P2, part # 90885 with the plug-in adapter, part # 3035-P. I have attached a link to an installation video of a brake controller on an F-250 you can check out. If you have a 4-way connector on your truck, you will also need part # 37185. Additional wiring like part # 10-1-1 may be needed when installing the # 37185. If you do not have a trailer connector on your F-250 I recommend installing...
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• Adding an 7-Way Trailer Connector to the Bed of a 1997 Ford F-250HD with Factory 7-Way at Bumper
• First, check the back of your existing 7-Way trailer connector on your 1997 Ford F-250 HD. If the wiring harness that plugs into the back is a round connector then you can use any 5th wheel/gooseneck wiring harness that has the same round connectors including # C56070. Everything that I could find indicates that your truck does have a compatible connector to use this type of harness to Tee into and install a 7-Way in the truck bed!
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• Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation for 1997 Ford F-250
• For your 1997 Ford F-250 we have great gooseneck hitch options that will fit and work well, but we do not have any options from Draw Tite. Instead I would recommend the B and W Turnoverball hitch part # BWGNRK1110 which is a confirmed fit and would be a really great option. The B&W towing products are considered by most people to be the best and most reliable options around so we recommend them highly. Also if you ever wanted to tow a fifth wheel hitch you can easily use a Companion Hitch...
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• Leveling the Front of a 5th Wheel Trailer that Uses A Goose Box Adapter and Remov-a-Ball Hitch
• For the Remov-a-Ball gooseneck trailer hitches there is only the one ball height available. But I may have another solution for you. Depending on where the Goose Box is mounted on the trailer's frame wings you might be able to install it in the next set of holes down. This will lower the Goose Box which will raise the front of the trailer.
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• Edge CS Tuner Uninstall for 1997 Ford F-350 Diesel
• You should be able to go through the menu screen of the Edge CS and on the "tune select" page you should be able to select stock tune. Once you install that tune you'll have returned the truck back to stock. This will then let you tune another vehicle.
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• How To Carry Kayaks On a Camper Shell
• The best option I have for you to carry your kayaks on the camper shell is with the Rhino-Rack Roof Rack System part # Y02-480B which uses tracks so you can slide the crossbars back and forth at will. In regards to installation, you will have to drill into the camper and there will be visible components inside but there is no way around this when installing a roof rack on a camper shell. I have attached the installation instructions for you as well so you can see for yourself. I spoke...
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• Install Harness for Redarc Tow Pro Elite in 1997 Ford F-250
• The correct install harness for the Redarc Tow Pro Elite part # RED44FR in your 1997 Ford F-250 is the part # RED87FR.
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