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 04-14-2006, 21:13 Post: 127703
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I need to install a gooseneck hitch in the bed of my truck. I looked at a B and W hitch but my truck has a 3" body lift and it will not work. Does anybody have any ideas?






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 04-15-2006, 00:10 Post: 127710
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The problem is it is not a suspension lift but body from the frame. I bought the truck this way and the original factory bolts are gone. I had someone look at it and they wanted upwards to $500 to remove the lift. I take it the body lift contributed to your accident. Were you pulling a trailer when it happened?






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 04-15-2006, 00:39 Post: 127713
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Well I did not ever get a firm price. The guy kinda looked at it and I got the impression he didn't really want to lower it back down. He mentioned the lack of bolts and told me I should take my truck to a welding shop to have the gooseneck welded to my frame since he couldn't mount the b and w hitch. What started this is I found a good deal on a 18' gooseneck for $1200.00 with 3500lb axles. I have a 94 chevy 1500 Z71 4X4 350 gas burner that I would use to pull it. I thought the gooseneck weould be easier pulling than bumper a bumper hitch and would be a good idea. The lift is what has me stumped but I am leaning to use it over the bumper for better weight distribution. I need to pull my tractor B 7500, dixie chopper mower, and a bobcat. The bobcat would be pulled just local and not very often. Just trying to get the best and most economical.






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 04-16-2006, 11:35 Post: 127767
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Thanks to all!! I will take this under consideration and make a decision. My problem is I am trying to start a part time business with my son on a budget. 80% of the time I will be hauling a B7500 1362 lbs. with FEL. Options include 60" finish mower, box, and or aerator box. Other times I have a 50" dixie chopper 1000 lbs mower. Those will be my normal items in transit. If I haul my bobcat 4750 lbs it will be by itself and only for short trips close to home. I guess there is no good answer outside of upgrading my truck and two separate trailers. One for the light loads and a heavy duty equipment trailer. I will let you know how it works out and again thanks for you help. If I do not use the gooseneck I will have qty 4 brand new
8-14.5-14 heavy duty {3100lbs rated) lowboy tires for sale asking price $275.00 for all 4. If you can use the tires let me know.






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