Goose neck hitch
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From: Frederica
Goose neck hitch
Hello gentlemen, I have a flip up goose neck hitch in the bed of my truck that I do not want. It works fine but I just dont pull anything with it. I may in the future get a 5th wheel but for now I just want the little square that was cut out of my bed. I've searched every junk yard around here and no one will let me cut a piece out. I'm open to ideas. I'm willing to give the hitch away in trade for the square cut out piece so I can weld it back in. Anyone want it?
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Why not put a pc of alum diamond plate over it? My flatbed has a pop up 5th wheel hitch on it - I had the same issue a hole in the bed I was always tripping over. Used 4 quick release zeus fasteners to hold it in place. Pop them loose lift the plate pop the hitch up and I'm ready to hook up the trailer
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I suggest installing a bed liner. It will be covered with no patch showing.
You and i have similar trucks.
You and i have similar trucks.
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From: Frederica
Thanks for the replies guys. I like to do things correct. Im going to have a spray in liner done so I want it ascetically correct as possible. Ill take a pick of it and post it for you..its not just a little hole for the ball. Post pics in a minute.
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Clux has the right idea. Check around for local shops that install the hitches and offer them the same thing. Even if they wont take your old hitch they may just give the the piece needed. Then you could take out the hitch yourself and maybe sell it or give it away.
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From: Frederica
Yea, I checked pretty much every local shop I could find and seems none of them save the pieces. Makes no sense to me but whatever. Just figured I'd offer it up to my fellow FTE brothers. Surely someone would want this for free. And if it helps a brother in need then Im happy.
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When i installed mine years ago i paid ~$150 for it, including installation. I do not know their current price.
It is your truck, the choice needs to satisfy you.
EDIT Looks like a plastic bed liner is in it now with cut-out for ball. Buy another and replace it.
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From: Frederica
That "not just a little hole" is the reason i am suggesting the slide in version of the bed liner ( black plastic type material ) . I think the spray-in version will not satisfy you. It is like trying to repair a dent in the body by painting over it, just not good enough.
When i installed mine years ago i paid ~$150 for it, including installation. I do not know their current price.
It is your truck, the choice needs to satisfy you.
When i installed mine years ago i paid ~$150 for it, including installation. I do not know their current price.
It is your truck, the choice needs to satisfy you.
I may wind up having to take our suggestion though. Thanks for your input.
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Alternate thought.
Ask an installer to save the bed sections from a couple of installations for you (offer to pay for them-money gets their attention) . Swing by their shop once a week to show them you are serious and really want the material. Once you have what you need, thank them for helping you. If you already do business with one of these shops you have an advantage.
Ask an installer to save the bed sections from a couple of installations for you (offer to pay for them-money gets their attention) . Swing by their shop once a week to show them you are serious and really want the material. Once you have what you need, thank them for helping you. If you already do business with one of these shops you have an advantage.