gooseneck hitch
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most welding shops can fab one up for ya. in my opion do not get the type that screw in i always have trouble with the threads stripping. let me look around i got a few that bolt in using the bed bolts or having to drill holes in the box and frame to mount them. i go through illinios alot so we could me up maybe in iowa or some thing. finding a ready made one might be tough.
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From: High Point NC
my uncle modified a b&w to fit his truck and i realy like it, id have bought the b&w myself had my truck not had an old-school hitch when i bought it. what ever you decide to go with, stay away from the units that bolt to the bed youl want something that bolts strait to the frame. my uncles truck is a 81 GMC K3500 and it belonged to the university of georgia for several years when he got it the goos neck hitch had been removed but the evidence was clear, the bed bolts were 1/2 inch i beleive but the holes through the bed were almost double what the bolts were.
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From: Lingle, Wyoming
a B&W for a ford cab and chassis clear up to I think 96 will work perfectly. Just make sure its the cab and chassis, 34" unit. and realize you'll have to drill the holes for the frame since they WON'T be there. You could also use any of the flip down units as well. Lots of companies, and lots of options for size. The main issue to remember is the frame width, and IIRC all cab and chassis fords use the 34" frame
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From: Shaunavon, Sk, Canada
I say go with the B&W setup also. Have had these in three different trucks and have towed thousands of miles with them. Top quality and nice to have the full bed when not towing.
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From: starship enterprise
B&Wmakes one hell of a product. I would recommend that if you can find one that doesn't butcher the truck. I have used the plate that bolts to the bed bolts, works fine but not the greatest. Mine rusted underneath and the bed had holes when i removedit. I fabbed one up that went into a dodge that wasn't a turnover ball, but I think you could fab a ball socket out of a receiver hitch tubing. I have a friend that is a welder and he fabbeda few out of receiver hitch tubing that worked good and when you remove them they are just pinned like a receiver hitch.
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From: Germantown Hills, IL
so does b&w make one for a 73-79? (its a 76 f250 2wd) ive looked at trying one made for a newer truck but the frames are different looking theres not as much space between the frame and bed on my 76 then my 91 truck so i wasent sure how that would work
and i have one of those plates that bolts to the bed but i dont really like the idea of using it ether i would feel better having it bolted to the frame
all i have is an 18 foot gooseneck car hauler nothing too heavy
and i have one of those plates that bolts to the bed but i dont really like the idea of using it ether i would feel better having it bolted to the frame
all i have is an 18 foot gooseneck car hauler nothing too heavy
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From: Lingle, Wyoming
Not specifically no, but measure your frame width for the 34" frame get one for a cab & chassis Ford up to 96 IIRC. for the wider frames (2WD's and 77.5-79's) You should be able to locate one from somewhere into the 90's. Swap forums and ask what the frame widths are. You will have to drill the bolt holes in you frame as they won't be there.
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From: Germantown Hills, IL
ok the only thing i was looking as being a problem was the bed seems closer to the frame then the 91 i have but ill ask some questions elsewhere and see what i come up with
does anyone have pictures of gooseneck hitches you put in your trucks?
does anyone have pictures of gooseneck hitches you put in your trucks?
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From: Shaunavon, Sk, Canada
Doesn't matter if the bed is closer to the frame if you have to drill holes in the frame to mount the hitch anyway. You put the hitch tight up to the box, drill the holes in frame, bolt it in and away you go. Don't forget to cut the hole for the hitch to come through the box first.
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From: Mile high +
Hey guys any luck here? I want to put a B and W in my 79 4x4. Have one in my 04 and its awesome. The B and W clamps around the frame no bolts.
Does anybody know if the rear frame on the 77-1/2 to 79 4x4 is the same as the 80 to 96?
Does anybody know if the rear frame on the 77-1/2 to 79 4x4 is the same as the 80 to 96?
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