Can B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch and Firestone Ride Rite be Used on 2017 Ford F-250

Question:

Do you know if a B and W gooseneck hitch and the Ride Rite Firestone air lift suspension kit # 2600 can be installed together on a 2017 Ford F-250 SuperDuty 2 wheel drive pickup.

asked by: Dave B

Expert Reply:

The B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit # BWGNRK1116 is confirmed to fit your 2017 Ford F-250 with a 6-3/4 foot bed. You can store the included 2-5/16 inch hitch ball upside down in the hitch when you are not towing for complete bed access. This system has a gross towing weight of 30,000 pounds and vertical load limit of 7,500 pounds.

I spoke with my contact at Firestone and while he did state that the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2600 will work on your vehicle along with the B&W Gooseneck Hitch, a small modification may need to be made. The handle from the B&W Hitch might be in the way of the brackets for the Firestone Kit. If needed, you can cut the handle at the last bend so that it will clear the bracket, then simply spray the cut handle with clear coat or something similar to prevent rust. Just keep in mind that B&W does not recommend modifying their products so this may void the warranty.

These air springs will enhance the factory suspension on your F-250 to improve safety and stability when you are hauling heavy loads. They will simply install between the vehicle frame and rear suspension. They have a load-leveling capacity of 5000 pounds and the air bags can be adjusted manually to maintain even load distribution.

I have attached the installation details for both of these products for your review.

expert reply by: Chris R