5th WHEEL PREPARATION PACKAGE
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I came from that stock. Granddad was a tin knocker. But the other side of the family did different trades and I picked up those instead. Too bad. It's dying art with so much prefab now.
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Very true I learned from my grandfather and my dad got my sheet metal,plumbing,refrigeration and gas license from them as well it was a family run shop till my dad past and now I run it and my 2 boys 21 and 18 want no part of it so sad
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I would have a dealer do it, I could see doing a B&W flip over ball at home with one hole but to have to holesaw 5 holes and get them all exact would be a feat. I would go to the dealer you bought your truck from and see how well they take car of you on labor/parts to install it since Ford for what ever reason thinks no one tows with a 2x4.
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Tuned
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The parts are the same,is just stupid FORD.
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What is this 2WD truck you speak of? Must be a unicorn, don't think I've ever seen one. LOL
But it is kinda silly the option is not available.
But it is kinda silly the option is not available.
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Tuned
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The bed come with the indentation where the hole suppose to be.
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I've put in two Reese under bed mounts before ford brought this option to the table. After you mount the the rails under the bed you screw a pointed 6" bolt up through the puck mounts into the bottom of the bed and it dimples it.
If your bed wasn't pre dimpled from the factory then this is a simple solution to line up the holes.
If your bed wasn't pre dimpled from the factory then this is a simple solution to line up the holes.
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There are two fifth wheel prep kits for the 2017 SD, Hitch Prep Package - 5th Wheel / Gooseneck Includes Outer Level Frame Brackets (part # HC3Z-5F057-A) and Hitch Prep Package - 5th Wheel / Gooseneck, Includes Inner and Outer Level Frame Brackets (part # HC3Z-5F057-B). Our unicorn (F350 XLT Super Cab 4x2 6.7L Long Bed) requires the one with inner and outer level frame brackets.
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There are two fifth wheel prep kits for the 2017 SD, Hitch Prep Package - 5th Wheel / Gooseneck Includes Outer Level Frame Brackets (part # HC3Z-5F057-A) and Hitch Prep Package - 5th Wheel / Gooseneck, Includes Inner and Outer Level Frame Brackets (part # HC3Z-5F057-B). Our unicorn (F350 XLT Super Cab 4x2 6.7L Long Bed) requires the one with inner and outer level frame brackets.