Can Gooseneck Hitches Be Installed in a Truck with a Body Lift
Question:
Hey there I have a1978 ford f-250 I emailed you guys before about a gooseneck for my truck but my question is do you have any gooseneck hitches that will work with a 3 inch body lift ?
asked by: Nathan M
Helpful Expert Reply:
The problem with putting a gooseneck hitch in a truck with a body lift is that the gooseneck hitch mounts to the frame, and as you know a body lift will lift the body higher off of the frame. Well, a gooseneck hitch installs onto the frame and the ball height is set for vehicles without a body lift.
So, if you were to install a hitch on a truck with a body lift the ball will not stick up far enough through the body for a gooseneck coupler to attach to it.
With a body lift you will not be able to install a gooseneck hitch unless you have something fabricated by a qualified technician, or if you lose the body lift. If you did a suspension lift instead you could still have a lift and you would be able to install a gooseneck hitch.
I attached an FAQ article on gooseneck hitches for you to check out also.
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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
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