Gooseneck Neck Trailer Rides Too High in the Front
Updated 01/12/2017 | Published 01/11/2017
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I currently have the Reese brand but I need the lowest profile u can find . My truck has a lift and even with my goose adjusted all the way in I am about 3 in to tall. So I need the lowest profile goose neck adapter I can find.
asked by: Duane W
Helpful Expert Reply:
All of the gooseneck hitches that fit 5th wheel rails are going to be roughly the same height and won't lower the trailer enough to tow it level. But there is an alternative. You may be able to use an over/under conversion kit or otherwise raise the height at the back of the trailer.
You can use an over/under conversion kit if:
The trailer leaf spring stack is currently mounted under the axles
The trailer uses double-eye springs
And the trailer has 2-3/8 inch or 3 inch diameter round axles
For a 2-3/8 inch round axle use # K71-384-00 and for a 3 inch diameter axle use # K71-385-00.
If you cannot use an over/under conversion kit then the only other way to raise the height of the trailer is to have the old suspension hangers cut off and new, taller ones welded on by a qualified professional welder. I have included a link to the hanger main page for you.
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Curt Spyder Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Fifth Wheel Rails, 25,000 lbs GTW
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Gooseneck for 5th Wheel Rails
- Fixed Ball
- 6250 lbs TW
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Built-In Loop
- CURT
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