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Trailer Hitch Installation - 1997 Ford F-250
Today on this 1997 Ford F250 Heavy Duty were going to be installing Curt Hitch part number 14001. Were going to go ahead and give you a couple final install dimensions which are going to help make choosing your hitch accessories a little easier. From the top of the tube opening to the ground is going to measure 19 inches, and from the center of the pin hole, clear to the rear edge of the bumper is going to measure approximately 4 inches. Alright now well move on to our installation. Okay were up underneath the vehicle now and the first thing weve done is go ahead and lower the spare tire out of the way. This particular vehicle does not have any existing holes on the front of the frame for us to use for the hitch, so what were going to have to do is take the hitch, clamp it to the frame, and use the hitch as a template to drill all our holes out.
TruXedo TruXport Soft Roll-up Tonneau Cover Installation - 1998 Ford F-250
Alright, today on this 1998 Ford F-250 we are going to install part number TX238601 from TruXedo, their TruXport tonneau cover. Alright, you can see we have our parts all laid out. We have our two side rails here and here, our tonneau cover itself for the front and rear rail, and our clamps and some pads that go in the corners. So we will actually start off with the pads. We are just going to fill this corner right here. It just takes up the gap and keeps it a little more weather tight along the corners. We have one on each side to do. Alright, we will go ahead and take our tonneau cover and we are going to lay it across the front rail towards the cab of the truck. Then we will install one of our side rails. And that just slides right in to the side right here, to this inside track. With the passenger side done we will do the driver side. Now we will even out the side rails on the bed of the truck. Once you have the rails installed, go ahead and slide everything up forward to the cab. Make sure that bottom edge is over the top of the truck here. You might have a little bit of overhang and that will be ok. 1:05
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2003 Ford F-150
Today we are going to install part number 87183 from Hidden Hitch, and we are going to install this hitch on a 2003 Ford F-150 pickup truck. We will show you where the hitch mounts up on the vehicle. We are looking at the drivers side rail here: one, two, three on this side, and the same thing on the passengers side. Nice and easy all you have to do is the hardware in from the top on all holes and then we just lift our hitch into position.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 1999 Ford F250
Alright today we are going to install part number 41920 from Draw Tite. We are going to install this on a Ford F250 lite duty version pickup. The hitch will install in these pre existing holes in the frame here. There is also a bracket that needs to be installed at the end of the frame. That goes over the top of the rear set of holes, and there also has to be a hole inside of the bracket that needs to be drilled through the side of the frame. Our next step is going to be going ahead and temporarily bolting this bracket into place. We are going to just use existing hardware. That will just give us a guide for our drill bit to go on through. Okay we drilled out our pilot hole a 1/4 inch, then we will follow it up with a half inch bit. Now we are going to repeat everything for the other side.
Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty Questions and Answers
- Replacement Lock Cylinder for a UWS Toolbox
- As long as the paddle handle on your UWS toolbox looks like the photo that I have attached, you can use the UWS Replacement Lock Cylinder, # UWSLOCKCH509. This lock comes with 2 keys.
If you still have your old keys, there will be a number on them that starts with the letters CH. If you can send me the numbers on your keys, I can see if we have a lock cylinder that matches your old keys.
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- Tonneau Covers for a 1997 Ford F-150 XLT Stepside
- We have several tonneau covers that will fit the 1997 Ford F-150 with a stepside bed. I have included a link to them for you. If you like the Access Roll-up cover then you can use # 834532000951. To help seal up the area around the tailgate, I recommend the TrailSeal, # 834532001583, for the Access tonneau cover.
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- Electric Brake Controller Indicates Trailer is Connected When it is Not Connected
- Brake controllers can be damaged by or malfunction from any number of things, from shorted wiring to a bad ground connection to a shorted brake magnet. If your controller became so hot that is generated a significant odor, then it has probably a safe bet that it has been damaged and needs to be replaced.
Before you connect a new controller you need to completely check your wiring to identify and correct the cause for the problem; otherwise your new controller will potentially suffer the same
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- Will an Edge CS Programmer Improve Power and Fuel Economy on a 1997 Ford F250
- The Edge Performance CS Programmer # EP85150 will give you a boost in gas mileage because it will optimize the ignition timing and air to fuel ratio so that your motor will run as efficiently as possible.
Another interesting feature that this programmer has that will help you with fuel mileage is the Mileage Coach. This feature monitors your driving habits and tracks them to give you an idea of how your driving habits affect your fuel economy.
Edge states that it will increase power by up
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- Ladder Rack Recommendations for a 1997 Ford F-150 Stepside Extended Cab
- For your 1997 Ford F-150 Extended Cab Stepside, I recommend the Adarac Ladder Rack # A70505 with a 500 lb weight capacity as long as your truck bed has stake pockets at the front and rear on each side, because the rack # DZ95051 you referenced will not fit. I recommend you check your vehicles owners manual to ensure you do not exceed your trucks weight capacity when using this rack.
The elevated truck bed rack gives you extra space for long loads, giving you the ability to haul ladders, lumbe
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- Can the Edge Performance Programmer for the 1999 Ford F-150 be Used on Manual Transmissions
- Actually the Edge Evolution CS Programmer # EP85150 that you referenced will work for your 1999 Ford F150 with a 4.6 liter. The fact that you have a manual transmission would not interfere with the performance of this programmer, there just would not be any transmission tuning you could do with the programmer.
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- Replacement 7-Way Trailer Connector for a 1997 Ford F-250 Light Duty
- If you have a light duty 1997 Ford F-250 then you can use # 118242. This harness will not work on Super Duty models. For a Super Duty you would use # 118243. I have included links to the installation details for both harnesses for you to view.
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- Will the Curt Front Mount Hitch # 31049 Install on a 1998 Ford F-150 2WD Extended Cab
- I spoke with my contact at Curt and he told me you can install the Curt Front Mount Hitch, # 31049, on your 1998 Ford F-150 2WD as long as the frame of your truck matches the width of the bolt holes on the hitch. The frame width should be the same between the 2WD and 4WD models, but I would recommend measuring just to verify. The bolt holes that mount to the underside of the frame rail measure 31-7/8 in. from center to center. If your frame rails approximately 31-7/8 in. apart on center, then yo
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- Tailgate Lock for a 1999 Ford F-150
- We do have tailgate lock options for the 1999 Ford F-150 but none from Bully that fit. I have included a link to the locks that will fit your truck. There are different locks for differently equipped trucks. If the truck has factory power locks you can use # PAL8250 if you want to be able to lock the tailgate with the power door locks.
For a manual lock independent of the factory power locks or if the truck does not have power locks use # PAL2500.
If your truck has a plastic tailgate handl
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- Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 1999 Ford F-150 Short Bed
- There are a couple of gooseneck options for the 1999 Ford F-150 short bed. First, you can use the Quick Goose 2, # C630-637, that you have referenced. You can also use # C600-637. Both hitches come with the same installation kit. I have linked instructions for the installation kit and # C630-637 for you to view.
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- Horsepower Gain with the Edge Evolution CS Programmer in a 1997 Ford F-150
- The Edge Evolution CS Programmer, # EP85150, will give you an additional 15 horsepower gain and 20 ft lbs of torque on your 1997 Ford F-150. This programmer is designed and tested with stock vehicles. These numbers could be different depending on any performance mods that you may have.
You may also be interested in the aFe Direct Fit Cold Air Intake System, # AFE54-10082. This intake system can provide 12 additional horsepower, 13 additional ft/lbs of torque and 46 percent gain in air flow.
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- Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 1999 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 Towing a Boat Trailer
- There are a few factors that you will need to consider when choosing a trailer hitch for your 1999 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4.
First, you will need to know the weight of the trailer or trailers that you intend to pull and the towing capacity of your truck. Class III trailer hitches like the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch, # 87183, are common trailer hitches for customers that tow boats. This hitch will fit stepside or styleside models and has a tongue weight capacity of 500 lbs and a towing weight capac
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- Brake Controller Recommendation for a 1999 Ford F150
- The Draw-Tite Activator # 5100 that you referenced is basically the first brake controller made in the Activator line. The Draw Tite II # 5500 is the next generation controller with upgrades that include; the ability to handle up to 8 brakes and a digital display. The next controller in the Activator line is the Activator III # 5520. This controller has a brighter display and a quick disconnect feature.
The brake controller we recommend is the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885-3035
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- Availability of a Removable Ladder Rack For 1998 Ford Truck To Allow Use of Tonneau Cover
- The Access Adarac Truck Bed Ladder Rack, part # A70505, is not designed to be quickly uninstalled and reinstalled, but it is a complete bolt-on installation. If you do uninstall the rails from the truck bed you would need to leave the uprights bolted to the rails.
The 4 uprights are attached to the rails by using carriage bolts with Nyloc flange nuts. The Nyloc nuts are designed to be used only once because the nylon insert will conform over the threads of the bolt when tightened down to loc
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- Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock Recommendation for a 1997 Ford F-150
- The trailer hitch lock # 5201 is designed to fit in a 5/8 inch diameter hitch pin hole found on a Class III, IV, or V trailer hitch. The span or part that goes through the receiver and accessory is 3-1/2 inches long, overall it is 7-1/4 inches long so it is a fairly long lock.
I personally like the flush mount type from Deadbolt, # 7683. The span is 2-5/8 inches so the 2 ends are flush with the receiver. This lock has a rubber cap on the lock end to protect it from the elements. I have inclu
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- Weight Distribution System for a 4610 lbs Dry Weight Thor Tahoe Trailer Behind a 1999 Ford F-150
- Typically, the tongue weight of a trailer is 10 to 15 percent of the weight of the trailer, so the dry tongue weight of your trailer is probably between 416 and 620 lbs. The tongue weight will increase once you load the trailer.
When choosing a weight distribution system, it is very important to know the tongue weight of your trailer fully loaded and ready to tow. Keep in mind that anything loaded in the bed of your truck behind the rear axle will contribute to the tongue weight as well. I h
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- Will the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series Fifth Wheel Tailgate Fit on a 1997 Ford F-150 XL
- Yes, the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate, # VG-97-100, will fit on your 1997 Ford F-150 XL to pull your fifth wheel trailer.
This tailgate is made from heavy duty steel tubing, but features a vented design that allows for better gas mileage and reduces drag.
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- Towing Mirrors for 1998 Ford F150
- Although the Universal Fit mirror you mentioned, part # CM11954 would work with the mirrors on your 1998 F150, I think you would be happier using a slip-on towing mirror.
The 1998 was available with at least three different types of mirrors, to match the existing mirror with an available slip-on mirror, take a look at the photo we edited for you.
Part # 11000 is sold individually, and will fit either the driver or passenger side.
Part # 11601 fits the driver side, and # 11602 fits the
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- Weight Distribution System Recommendation for a 22 Ft Hi-Lo Trailer Towed by a 1997 Ford F-150
- The gross vehicle weight rating is the limit that the overall weight of your trailer, including a full load, should not exceed. As a general rule the tongue weight of your trailer is going to be about 10 to 15 percent of your gross trailer weight. It is important that you know the gross trailer weight and tongue weight of your trailer before choosing a weight distribution system.
You will want a weight distribution system that is rated higher than the dry tongue weight of your trailer. The Fa
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- What is the Height and Width of the Putco Shadow Billet Grille Insert # P71130
- I spoke with my contact at Putco and she informed me that at its widest point the Putco Shadow Billet Grille Insert # P71130 is 34.35 inches and 6.60 at its tallest.
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- Does the Dutton-Lainson Quick Disconnect Winch Harness # DL24151 Include Both Male and Female Ends
- The Quick Disconnect Wiring Harness you mention, part # DL24151 is designed to plug directly into the winch, as shown in the photo I produced for you.
According to the instructions, the wiring harness is meant to be unplugged and stowed in the tow vehicle when not in use. If you wanted to construct a quick disconnect jumper, you could do so by using part # DL24085 and the appropriate length of 8 gauge wire. The plugs would be installed on both ends of your jumper, which could be used to conne
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- Which Brake Controller Wiring Harness Fits a 1997 Ford F-150
- If your 1997 Ford F-150 came with a factory 7-Way or 4-Way then you can use the brake controller wiring adapter # 3035-P for Tekonsha brake controllers, or # HM47715 for a Hopkins brake controller. I have included a link to the installation details for the Hopkins and Tekonsha harnesses for you to view.
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- Primus Trailer Brake Controller Shows N.C when Installed on a 1997 Ford F-150
- There are 4 possible reasons why the Tekonsha Primus, # TK90160, is telling you N.C.
1. Trailer not connected to tow vehicle.
2. Trailer connected with open circuit on brake line.
3. Trailer connector disconnected or corroded.
4. Loss of trailer brake magnet ground.
The first one is easy enough to solve so we will go on to the second possible issue. An open circuit on the brake line or a short to the brake circuit could be caused by a couple of different issues. First, it is possible t
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- Base Plate Recommendation For Flat Towing 1999 Ford F-250 With Blue Ox Aventa LX Tow Bar # BX7445
- The Blue Ox Aventa LX Tow Bar, part # BX7445, will be an excellent tow bar to flat tow your 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty behind a motor home with a 2 inch hitch receiver. It has a weight capacity of 10,000 lbs.
You will also want to read your owners manual or check with Ford regarding any other guidelines or modifications necessary so that the vehicle can be safely flat towed. Some vehicles require modifications such as a drive line disconnect, transmission lube pump, freewheeling hubs or axle
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- Dimensions and Recommendations for a 5th Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch Adapter
- At the absolute most narrow point the adapter is about 9-1/2 inches in circumference and about 3-1/2 inches in diameter.
The overall height at 16 inches is actually about 17-1/2 inches from the bottom of the adapter to the top where it attaches to the trailer.
To find the correct height you will need, first park the truck and trailer on level ground. Make sure you have 4 inches of clearance between the top of the bed sides and the bottom of the trailer loft for pitch and roll. Then, measur
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- How to Install 7 Way Trailer Wiring on a 1997 Ford F-150
- It sounds like your 1997 F-150 does not have the tow package wiring so the wiring harness # 118242 will not work on your truck.
To install a 7-Way trailer connector at the back of your truck, you will need to start with a working 4-Way connector, # 18252, or # 118344 if you have a stepside. If you need to splice to connect the 4-Way, use a circuit tester to splice to the appropriate wires you found at the connector on the frame rail. If you have a 4-Way connector at the rear of your truck you
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- Troubleshooting Trailer Wiring Blinker Brake Lights on a 1997 Ford F150 Towing a Haulmark Trailer
- I attached an FAQ article on how wiring that should be very helpful for you to check out. But basically the problems you are experiencing sound like they are coming from the 4-way, since the trailer light functions are controlled by the 4-way.
I would recommend you use a circuit tester like out part # 3808 to test the 4-way by function first to make sure there is nothing wrong with the 4-way before you attempt to convert it to a 7-way.
If that all checks out when you convert to the 7-way y
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- What is the Mounting Hole Spacing for the CURT Trailer Hitch # C14355
- I spoke with my contact at CURT about Trailer Hitch # C14355. From side to side, the holes that would be furthest forward on the truck are 34 inches apart on center. The 2 sets that are at the end of the hitch are 33-11/16 inches apart on center.
Front to back, the two closest holes are just a hair under 2-1/2 inches apart on center. From the middle hole to the furthest away hole on center it is just a hair over 11-1/8 inches.
I have included a link to the installation instructions for thi
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- CURT Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation for a 1997 Ford F150
- The gooseneck hitch I would recommend for your 1997 Ford F150 would be the Curt Quick Goose 2 Gooseneck Hitch with Installation Kit # C630-637. This is confirmed to fit your vehicle and should work very well for you.
I attached installation instructions for you to check out also.
The Folding Ball Gooseneck Hitch # C-52 that you referenced is a universal hitch that could potentially work for you, but since it is not custom installation kit it would take longer to install, and specific insta
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- Will the Brophy Camper Hold Down # HSSF Work on a 1998 Ford F-150
- The Camper Hold Downs, part # HSSF, may work on your 1998 Ford F-150. The hold downs do not fit in the stake pockets but wrap around the bed rails and are mounted inside the bed. There is no weight capacity rating on the hold downs and they will work for any camper size that is properly sized for your vehicle.
I added a picture of this product loosely installed on a truck bed to show you how it fits.
The Camper Tie Down Hardware Package, item # TDHP is recommended for use with these camper
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