Can Air Bags be Installed on a 2011 Ford F-250 with B&W Gooseneck Hitch Installed

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I am getting ready to purchase a BandW turnover ball gooseneck hitch system with a Companion slider 5th wheel. Is there a bag available for this install?

asked by: Jeff M

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All of the air spring kits for the 2011 Ford F-250 mount to the sides of the truck frame rails. The issue is that the B&W gooseneck hitch brackets also install in the same location but on the outsides of the frame rails. This would not be a problem if the B&W brackets holes in them to match the frame holes located directly above the axle. This is the hole that nearly all of the available air spring kits use for your truck.

You would have to drill the holes into the B&W brackets. If you do then you can use air springs such as # AL57396 for a 4x4 or # AL57395 for 2-wheel drive models. However, drilling the holes in the B&W brackets will void the B&W warranty.

To avoid voiding the warranty you can use a different type of suspension enhancement. Take a look at the RoadActive Suspension # RAS3611-SLHD (for models with top overload springs) or # RAS3611-SHD (for models without top overload springs). These systems will provide support and stability and they will not interfere with the B&W brackets. Take a look at the video I have linked showing and example installation of # RAS3611-SHD.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Actually, you can use the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs Item #BWGNRK1111 even with the Air Lift air bags installed on your 2011 Ford F-250. The upper brackets for the air bags mount…

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Answer 2

Thank you for purchasing from etrailer! You did a great job selecting compatible parts. When using Leaf Springs #e64SR with the #AP233 Equalizer Kit and the #H248 Hanger Kit, there should be 29-1/2" between the front and center hangers and…

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Answer 3

The spacing will depend on the axle diameter and on which particular spring hanger kit you use. If you have a 6000 lb 3 inch diameter axle, and you're using the #APT5 hanger kit which includes 7-3/4 inch equalizers and 2-5/8 inch shackle straps…

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Answer 4

The 7290 that you see is a casting number. It is found on AL-KO hubs that fit #99 spindles. I found that the bearings used are #28580 which would be the inner bearing and #25580 which would be the outer bearing. For the seal use #91030.

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Answer 5

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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Answer 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 7

From what I could find it looks like your 122R (red) and 122Y (amber) lights measure 3.75" x 1.70" x .81". We don't have any replacement lense directly for the GLO-BRITE lights but we do have some similar lights that you could use…

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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

I can definitely help you find the correct replacement hub and bearings for your Dexter P-12 SLR axle, but since part of the serial number was unreadable you will need to take a few simple steps to identify which bearings your axle uses. The easiest…

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Answer 10

According to my contact at Fantastic Vent the correct replacement lift motor to use in your vent is part #FVK6010-81, not item FVK-6050-80. The replacement motor does operate at a higher 17-RPM speed. Since your fan is of a lower rpm and manufactured…

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Answer 11

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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Answer 12

The part number you gave is no longer a valid number for Bulldog jacks. It sounds like you are looking for the Bulldog Square Jack w/ Footplate - Drop Leg - Sidewind - 15" Lift - 5,000 lbs #BD190754. This has a 5,000 lb lift capacity and an…

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