You are correct, the custom towing mirrors for Ford trucks are hard to figure out. I put together a set of photos that show the 3 different styles of mirrors our custom towing mirrors will fit, and listed the part number you should use for each of those mirrors just below the photo, see link. I also provided a link to each of those parts for you.
If the mirrors on your 1997 F-350 are different than these 3 mirrors you will need to use a set of Universal towing mirrors, see link. I have... view full answer...
I have a solution for you, but the Curt Q legs # C16904 that you're looking at are only going to come in one size and the Curt Q head when attached to any of the available legs is always going to sit between 13-17" tall. With that being said, the best solution to tow a 5th wheel trailer with a flatbed truck is going to be using the Reese Low-Profile Hitch # RP30054, which is adjustable between 9-1/2" and 12-1/2" tall and will provide you with a way to compensate for the added height of... view full answer...
For the 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty, you would need Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate with Open Design, # VG-100. This is the same design, the 100 series, as # VG-97-100, except that it will fit your truck.
The VG-97-100 is a fit for Super Duty models but not Heavy Duty models. view full answer...
I cannot say I am familiar with the 5th wheel hitch you are referencing but judging by the mounting feet, this hitch used a custom underbed mounting kit that I am sure is no longer available. Therefore, no we do not have a way to make this hitch fit your 1997 Ford F-350. Instead, I recommend the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30051 if you have a short bed or the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30047 if you have a long bed. In order to install either hitch you can then use... view full answer...
For the front stake pockets of your 1997 Ford F-250 I recommend the CargoSmart Stake Pocket Tie-Down Anchors # 348821. These have a more universal-fit design than the ProGrip Retractable Tie-Down Anchors # 317-850760 you purchased so they'll work, but they do have a much lower capacity at 200lbs (safe working load limit) and 600lbs (break strength). view full answer...
The Westin Signature Series Round Nerf Bars 25-0620 have been discontinued (we did carry them) but we do have some other options if you're looking for nerf bars to fit the 1997 Ford F-250/F-350 you input into the fitguide. These are based off of different cab sizes so you'll need to choose from the following:
Regular Cab
- Westin E-Series Round Nerf Bars # 23-0530
SuperCab
- Westin Signature Series Round Nerf Bars # 25-0625
Crew Cab
- Carr Custom-Fit Side Steps # CARR102521 (there... view full answer...
The Pollak Bracket for Single-Pole Trailer Wiring Socket # PK11771 is only a fit for certain Pollak sockets and is not designed specifically to fit any year, make or model of truck.
What I recommend is the Hopkins Universal Mounting Bracket for 7-Way and 6-Way Trailer Connectors # HM48625 which is going to be a fit for 7-way and 6-ways connectors.
I have added a link to a video review of the Hopkins for you to check out. view full answer...
It sure will!
The Curt 3-Piece Trailer Hitch Receiver # C15511 you were looking at is designed to fit both a 34" wide and 37-1/2" wide frame on your 1997 Ford F-250/350.
This is possible by flipping the side plates with the tabs facing out for the wider frame, or inward for the narrower frame.
I included a link to the written instructions of the # C15511 for you to take a look at. view full answer...
To use the Derale 40-Row, High-Performance, Stacked-Plate Cooler # D54006 on your 1997 Ford F-250 you will a few parts to attach to your 5/16" transmission line. First you need two if the Derale -6 AN Female Swivel x 3/8" Barb Hose Fittings # D98200 to convert the AN fittings on the cooler. Then you will need some 3/8" Derale High-Temperature Replacement Hose # D13016 which comes in a 5' length. Depending on the placement of your cooler you may need 2 of these. The Derale Stainless Steel... view full answer...
In order to use the Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar part # BX7420 with the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # 458-1 on your 1997 Ford F-250 you will need to use the Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Base Plate Adapter Bracket part # BX88185. The Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Base Plate Adapter Bracket actually replaces the triple lug connectors on the Blue Ox Avail which you can see in the attached photo. view full answer...
Sounds like you have a deep drop bumper on your 1997 Ford F-350. The B and W hitch part # BWHDRH25198 is designed to fit that specifically so it would fit and work well. I attached an install video for you to check out as well. view full answer...
The Pro Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Rails and Installation Kit - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs, # PS30132, is a fit for your 1997 Ford F-350. This system is a universal application. It includes all the hardware, the brackets, rails, and the hitch. I've attached an installation video for you to check out.
You may also be interested in the 7-Way Pre-Wired Car Connector, 7' Lead, # 20023, which would allow you to put a 7-way trailer connector in the bed of your truck for easy connection. view full answer...
Buyers Products Hitch Plate with Receiver Tube # 3371809060A is indeed designed to fit the Ford cab and chassis trucks so it will fit your 1997 F-350 cab and chassis. I have several dimensions for this hitch plate but if they are not what you are looking for let me know.
The C-channel part at the bottom is 4 inches wide by 62 inches long. From the bottom of that channel to the very top of the hitch is 17-3/16 inches tall. The width of those side plates is approximately 5-1/2 inches front... view full answer...
I contacted our representative at Curt and he informed me that you will be able to keep your spare tire on your 1997 Ford F-250 extended cab long bed with rear full tank, with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 14001.
When installing part # 14001, you will need to lower the spare tire to install the Curt Hitch. After installation you will just need to raise the spare tire and position it into place.
To complete your towing setup, you may be interested in the following items:
Draw-Tite... view full answer...
I have an answer for you. I confirmed with my contact at DK2 that the mounted Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 31310 will interfere with the Custom Mounting Brackets for Detail K2 Snowplows # K281517. They cannot be mounted at the same time.
With that being said, a great alternative is the Detail K2 Elite Snowplow for 2" Hitches - 82" Wide x 19" Tall # K2AVAL8219ELT. The Elite Snowplow fits right into a front-mounted 2-inch hitch receiver so you can use simultaneousl... view full answer...
According to my technical contact at Curt, the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch # 31310 that you referenced will fit your 1997 Ford F-450 Super Duty as long as it is a 4WD model.
The installation instructions are attached. view full answer...
The drop of the B & W Class V # BWHDRH25198 is 7-3/8 inches. That represents the distance from the underside of the frame member where the hitch mounts to the top of the receiver tube. If that isn't sufficient to clear your bumper, the Curt Class V # C15511 has an 8 inch drop. The bottom of the receiver tube would be 3 inches lower than that for either hitch.
According to the diagram you kindly provided, you need a drop of at least 6-1/2 inches, so either of the two hitches WILL clear... view full answer...
With the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1100 that is made for your 1997 Ford F-250 without the overload springs, you can cut 10" off the mounting brackets in the event that you do add overload springs. This is found in the installation instructions that are linked below.
B&W does not recommend installing the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1110 on a truck that does not already have the overload springs. It appears that the kit does... view full answer...
Frame widths for determining if a hitch will fit a truck are measured from outside to outside. Most likely you measured inside to inside and got 36 inch but you should still check. Also, 34 inch frames are almost always cab and chassis trucks which it doesn't sound like you have.
If you do not have the 34 inch frame the Curt hitch part # C60723 is going to fit and work well. view full answer...
A Reese 5th wheel hitch like the 30032 or 30033 you mentioned fits what are called industry-standard base rails, and the answer to your question is yes, the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16115 will absolutely fit the same base rails as a Reese 5th wheel hitch.
You will be able to use this new hitch on the base rails you already have without any issue whatsoever. I have added a link below to a video review for you to check out as well of the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16115. view full answer...
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