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Installing Gooseneck Hitch

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jeremy_283, Dec 9, 2011.

  1. Dec 9, 2011 at 1:33 PM
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    jeremy_283

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    I'm done with this thread, you guys obviously provide no help. Just rude remarks.

    :smash:
     
  2. Dec 9, 2011 at 1:34 PM
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  3. Dec 9, 2011 at 1:34 PM
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    None but soon......
    Pics and I will provide whatever help I can. :D
     
  4. Dec 9, 2011 at 1:35 PM
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    Hold my BEER and WATCH THIS
    I hear REDNECK ENGINEERING!!! SCREEMING IN THE BACK GROUND
     
  5. Dec 9, 2011 at 1:36 PM
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  6. Dec 9, 2011 at 1:37 PM
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    No, just trying to make sure you don't get a gooseneck installed and hook up to a 20,000 lb trailer and kill yourself... I know, how rude of us :rolleyes:

    And your question was answered on the first page. A gooseneck should be attached directly to the frame, not just bolted to the bed.
     
  7. Dec 9, 2011 at 1:37 PM
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    this is a "Hold My Beer And Watch This...... " moment!
     
  8. Dec 9, 2011 at 1:38 PM
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    Or the rear differential! :laughing:
     
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    You're kidding, right??
     
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  16. Dec 10, 2011 at 1:32 PM
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    K&N 77 series intake, Throttle boby spacer, Bilstien 5100, Firestone airbags, Brush Gaurd, Gooseneck hitch, Whelen lights and siren
    I used 7 inch deep well (5 1/2" wall) channel iron. It's designed like the original gooseneck hitches were back in the day. Haul a 24ft flatbed with roughly 8000lbs on it 600 miles No problem (except the lights came disconnected, but we fixed that). I'll try to post pics when I get my laptop back.
     
  17. Dec 10, 2011 at 1:44 PM
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    I saw one towing a 5th wheel about 2 weeks ago on I-40 near Mocksville, NC. The camper was about 16-18 ft. in length.
     
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