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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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  • 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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  • What Width Equalizer is Lippert Center Point # LC1565401 designed to Replace
  • The equalizer portion of the Lippert Center Point part # LC1565401 that you referenced isn't exactly like the equalizers it replaces so the dimension wouldn't be an apples to apples comparison. Lippert states that as long as your current equalizer is more than 3 inches wide from bolt eye center to bolt eye center this kit will work though.
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  • 7-Way Recommendation for 1997 Ford F-250 for Bed of Truck
  • 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 kit installs in line with the 7-way at the rear of your truck and gives you a second one to install in the bed.
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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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  • 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 Curt Double Lock Flip and Store Underbed Gooseneck for 1997 Ford F-350
  • The Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store Underbed Gooseneck Hitch w/ Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs # C60721 is a fit for only 2004 - 2014 Ford F-150 6-1/2 Foot Bed and 2004 - 2014 Ford F-150 8 Foot Bed. For the same hitch that will fit your truck, you will want # C60723 which is a fit for 1997 Long Box XL crew cab models with or without overload springs. You may also want to consider adding a second 7-way connection to the bed of your truck using harness # 20023 for easy connection access.
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  • Front Hitch for 1997 Ford F-350 4WD for Motorcycle and E-Bike Carrier
  • Our highest rated and most popular front hitch for your 1997 Ford F-350 4WD is the Curt # 31310 which would work great with an E-bike carrier like the Thule EasyFold XT part # TH903202 or a motorcycle carrier like the Ultra Fab # UF48-979033. Both of these carriers are very easy to use and are lighter weight with ramps that pull out for easier loading and unloading.
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  • Can I Use My 12 Volt Circuit From My Vehicle Wiring To Power My Electric Jack.
  • Yes you can splice in to the power wire on your (vehicle end) 7-WAY and that will work. Or you could add a connector like the Bargman 7-Way, RV-Style Connector w/ 10' Heavy Duty Insulated Cable - Trailer End # 54006-059 to the connector on the Electric Jack w/ Footplate - Drop Leg - A-Frame - 25-1/8" Lift - 3,500 lbs - White EJ-3520-WBX and plug it directly into your truck's 7-way when using the jack. Then it will work for you. We also have the Electric Trailer Jack - Drop Leg - A-Frame...
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  • Replacement Lippert A-Frame Jack Solution for Jack with Bad Gears
  • If you have a Lippert powered A-frame jack like the part # LC285318 and it has bad or damaged gears your only solution will be a new jack as the gears are not available as separate items. That said my favorite powered jack to recommend is theStromberg Carlson # SC63VR, as it has tremendous lifting power and it also shuts off automatically before topping or bottoming out. Other jacks will allow you to go too far with the jack but in doing so you damage the threads of the screw like it sounds...
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  • Trailer Wheels that are Made in USA that are 14 inch Diameter
  • They are made in China. Dexstars are made in USA if that's what you are looking for.
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  • Why Would Electric Trailer Brakes Lock Up When Hub is Spun Backwards
  • There's something mechanically wrong with the brake assemblies or you have a drum that needs to be replaced or turned. Electric trailer brakes should not lock up when turned in reverse. Especially if there's no current involved on any of the wiring. That means it's a mechanical problem. Something in the linkage much be catching as the hub turns which is then pushing the shoes apart and activating them.
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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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  • Distance Between Support Arms of Solera 16 foot Power Awning LC729486
  • The center line distance between the support arms of the Solera 18V Power RV Awning - 16' Wide - Rechargeable Battery # LC729486 is 16 feet.
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  • Disc Brake Kit for Single Axle on a Tandem Axle Boat Trailer
  • The more brakes you have the less work each has to do. But in terms of weight you would want the braking system to be rated at least as high as the weight of the trailer. Given that your boat weighs under 3,500 pounds the total weight of it and the trailer would not be too much more than that so you should be good to go with a braking system on one axle rated at 3,500 pounds. In order to determine what will fit your trailer I will need to know the inner and outer bearing numbers stamped...
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  • Recommended DeeZee Running Boards for 1997 Ford F-250 HD Crew Cab
  • We do have a few DeeZee Running Boards available that are confirmed to fit your 1997 Ford F-250 HD Crew Cab, which I have linked for you to look through. I recommend looking at the DeeZee Nerf Bars # DZ3700301. These 3 inch round tube steps will work great to make climbing in and out of the truck easier. The steps feature molded plastic pads for a non-skid surface and the black powder coat finish will resist rust and corrosion. The step pads are 21 inches long and 3 inches wide. A custom...
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  • Recommended Gooseneck Hideaway Ball Hitch for 1997 Ford F-350 Cab and Chassis with 34 Inch Frame
  • I reached out to my contact at B&W and have a solution for you. Although none of the manufacturers we carry have a fit for the 34 inch frame, B&W has a work-around. If you have a flatbed, you can use the # BWGNRK1500 that gets welded to the flatbed itself. If you do not have the flatbed, then they recommend you fabricate the support rails between the frame and use the center section # BWGNRC900.
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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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  • Can Swagman Original 3 Bike Rack Support 49 Pound Bike
  • The Swagman Original 3 Bike Rack # S64152-2 that you referenced does have a 35 pound per bike limit. This means that even though the whole rack itself can technically handle the total weight of your two bikes, the individual cradles aren't designed to support the weight of your heavier 49 pound bike. I cannot recommend using this particular rack for your bikes. We actually only have one hanging-style bike rack available that's able to support this kind of single bike weight and it is...
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  • What Transmission Cooler and Installation Kit for 1997 Ford F-350 7.3L V8 Power Stroke Diesel
  • We have several options in transmission coolers for your 1997 F-350 7.3L V8 Power Stroke diesel and all can be seen on the link provided. Coolers are not vehicle-specific so you can use as large a cooler as you have space to mount it. The linked articles will give you plenty of useful guidance about placement that will guide your choice. If your truck uses 1/4-inch or 3/8-inch NPT trans-line type fittings you will need to use install kit # D13014; if it uses 1/2-inch-20 partial thread...
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