Is There a Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Compatible With Firestone Air Bags For 2013 Ford F-150 6-1/2' Bed
Question:
Hi Im looking for a goodnecck hitch for my 2013 ford f150, 6.5 ft bed. I have the firestone ride rite helper springs. #F2525 and would like to keep them if possible. Thank you
asked by: Bowdy S
Expert Reply:
The mounting plate used on your Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2525 prevents the installation of a custom fit gooseneck hitch like the Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store Underbed Gooseneck Hitch # C60721 you found on your 2013 Ford F-150. A Universal Gooseneck # C65500 could be mounted in your bed but it will require some Brackets # RP58314 and drilling into both the plate and your frame.
It would be easiest to replace your air springs with the Air Lift for 2WD # AL88228 or 4WD # AL88200. Then you could install the B&W Turnover Ball Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1104 so you can use their 4" Offset Ball # BWGNXA4085 since you have the 6-1/2' bed.
Products Referenced in This Question
Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Springs
- Heavy Duty
- Air Lift
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Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Springs
- Heavy Duty
- Air Lift
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B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
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4" Offset Ball for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitches
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Gooseneck Hitch Ball
- Turnover Ball
- 4 Inch Offset
- Powder-Coated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 20000 lbs GTW
- B and W
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- Gooseneck Hitch
- Above the Bed
- Fixed Ball
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Fixed Ball - Centered
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- CURT
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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Springs
- Heavy Duty
- Firestone
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Reese Universal Mounting Brackets for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Brackets
- Universal
- Reese
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Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store Underbed Gooseneck Hitch w/ Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- CURT
more information >
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