Expert Answers about Ford F-100, F-150, F-250, F-350

• Hitch that Fits 1977 Ford F-250 with Narrower Frame
• Sounds like you have a cab and chassis model Ford F-250 which has frame dimensions of 34 inches measured from outside to outside which we have hitches for like the Curt # C14082 but there is drilling required to install this hitch as well as any other hitch that would fit your truck.
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• Brake Controller and Install Wiring Recommendation for 1971 Ford F-250
• You will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would want the # 18252. From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions and an install video for this product as well. For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Install Kit for 70's Ford Pickup
• In order to mount a fifth wheel hitch on a 70's Ford Pickup you'll have to use a universal install kit, the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit part # RP30035 comes with everything needed to mount a fifth wheel hitch that uses industry standard above bed rails.
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• Which Trailer Hitch Fits 1977 Ford F-250 with 34 inch Wide Trailer Frame
• Based on the frame dimensions you listed for your 1977 Ford F-250 you actually have a cab and chassis model which has the narrower 34 inch wide frame. That means instead the hitch you need is the Curt part # 13028 which is confirmed as a fit for your vehicle and it's cab and chassis style frame.
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• Bulldog Inner Tube Gooseneck Coupler Availability that is 4 inches In Diameter
• Since you need a 4 inch diameter pipe the best option we have is the part # BD0287610300 as it has a 4 inch outer diameter whereas the # BD0287690300 that you referenced would be too wide at 4-1/2 inches. Or the part # CG would work too as it is 4 inch diameter and has no pin holes.
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• How Does 7-Way and Brake Controller Install in 1973 Ford F-350
• For a truck as old as yours it would be pretty hard to find a wiring diagram for installing the 7-way part # 20023 but I can help you figure it out using a circuit tester like the part # PTW2993. Basically you are going to need to test all of the wires of your taillights to determine their function and then wire to the 7-way using the included diagram. Now hardwiring in a brake controller will be a similar process but you'll only have to test the wires at the brake switch till you find...
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• Air Suspension System Recommendation for a 1979 Ford Truck
• It sounds like you have a fullsize 1979 Ford truck and are looking for an air suspension enhancement system for it. The Firestone Ride Rite Kit part # F2071 has been confirmed to fit the 1979 Ford F-100, F-150, F-250, and F-350 whether it's a 4 wheel drive or a 2 wheel drive so it would work great for you. I attached an install video for you to check out. For a compressor kit to make maintaining air pressure in the bags easy I would recommend the # F2158.
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• Will Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel With Offset Item # AM20504 Work With 1979 Ford F-150
• We do not carry vehicle rims but we are aware that many people use trailer wheels like our Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel, Item # AM20504, for vehicles. The Dexstar does have a conventional design which was used by automobiles several years ago. It has a positive offset (+0.5) which puts the wheel's position closer to the frame. Its rim has a 15 inch diameter and is 6 inches wide. It has a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern and a capacity of 1,820-lbs. If the dimensions and capacities...
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• 1969 Ford F250 Brake Controller Recommendation
• You will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would want the # 18252. From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions and an install video for this product as well. With these parts the Voyager Brake Controller part # 39510 would install and work well.
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• How Many # TH8591XT Extensions Can Be Used w/ Thule Canyon Roof Mounted Cargo Basket
• According to my Thule representative, they do NOT recommend using more than one # TH8591XT extensions. Once additional extensions are added, the basket will lose its structural rigidity and can sag.
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch and Installation Kit for 1976 Ford F250 Long Bed
• Let's start with the hitch itself. If you have a long bed truck, the Reese, part # RP30928, would be an excellent choice, with its 20K capacity. For a short bed truck, you'll want to also use a rotating pin box to prevent the nose of your trailer from coming into contact with the cab of your truck. To install either hitch, you'd use the Reese # RP30035 Universal Fifth Wheel Hitch Install Kit. If you click the provided link, you can see the installation instructions. To install a 7-way...
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 1970 Ford F-100 Styleside with Standard Bumper
• Modification and/or relocation of the spare tire mounting bracket is going to be a possibility for any of the trailer hitches for your 1970 Ford F-100 styleside with standard bumper. The spare would have to be positioned further forward on the vehicle if it has to be moved at all. The only way to know for sure is to begin the installation process. There are no specific instructions if the spare does have to move. The most popular hitch option for your truck is # BWHDRH25122. I have included...
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• Fifth Wheel Rail Kit for 1968 Ford F-250 for Curt Slider Hitch
• You'd need to use a universal fifth wheel rail kit like the Reese # RP30035 to install a Curt Q20 slider like part # C13536.
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 1966 Ford F-100 With a Standard Bumper
• I have included a picture of what a deep drop bumper is going to look like for you. If your bumper looks more like the standard bumper, pictured in the FAQ I have linked for you, then you do not have the 10 inch bumper. You would then need a trailer hitch that is designed for the regular bumper, like # 41001. I have included a link to the installation details for both hitches. I also recommend the etrailer ball mount kit # EBMK4. It comes with a ball mount, interchangeable ball set, hitch...
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• What do Trailer Acronyms GTW and TW Mean
• In the trailer world GTW stands for Gross Trailer Weight, and TW means tongue weight. Gross trailer weight is the entire weight of the trailer and tongue weight is the amount of vertical load that is on the coupler of the trailer. Basically how the vertical weight that the trailer hitch carries. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well.
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• Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation for 1973 Ford F-100
• I wish we had a B and W Turnover gooseneck hitch fit for your 1973 Ford F-100 but B and W does not have any fits that go back that far. We'd only really be able to help with with a universal setup like the Buyers Products Gooseneck Hitch Plate # 3373014981 which would need to be bolted to the truck's frame and body or can be welded to the floor of a structural steel bed.
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• How To Convert Vacuum Over Hydraulic Trailer Brakes to Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer Brakes
• In order to convert the vacuum over hydraulic setup on your trailer to electric over hydraulic you will need an electric over hydraulic actuator, breakaway kit, and trailer wiring. The hubs you have now if operated by hydraulic pressure should not need to replaced as well unless they are too badly worn or there is something with a vacuum over hydraulic setup that I am not aware of which is possible as we do not deal with these types of brakes very often if at all. If you do end up needing...
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• Replacement Roof Vent Lid Recommendation for 1993 Lance Squire 4000
• Thanks for the picture! Based on the hinge I can see in it the correct replacement lid is the part # 69284 which is the older Jensen/Heng's style lid.
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• Towing Package and B&W Class V Trailer Hitch Fit for a 1977 Ford F-350
• Yes, the B&W Class V Trailer Hitch, # BWHDRH25198, will install on a 1977 Ford F-350, but it was designed for models with a 10 inch deep drop step bumper. The receiver sits lower to allow room for the deep drop bumper. If you have the factory bumper, then you will want part # BWHDRH25122. You will also want to note that the spare tire will have to be lowered to complete the installation. It can be reinstalled, but it will likely have to be re-positioned slightly forward of the hitch....
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• Will Curt Hitch part # C15300 Fit a 1978 Ford F-250 SuperCab
• Yes, the Curt hitch part # C15300 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 1978 Ford F-250 SuperCab and would be a great choice for a hitch as it has more than needed capacities at 16,000 lbs total trailer weight and 2,400 lbs tongue weight. For a 7-way to install in the bed of your truck to make connecting your trailer lights easier you would want the part # 41157. Most 7-ways will be at the rear of the truck near the bumper which doesn't work will with fifth wheel hitches. This...
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