Gaining Additional Bed Rail Clearance with Bulldog BX1 Gooseneck Coupler Inner Tube
Question:
Just out of curiosity, can i drill another set of holes 2-3inch higher up on it to get more clearance from the truck bed? Itd still be in the tube 5-6 inches.
asked by: Kyle
Expert Reply:
I do not recommend drilling another set of holes into the Bulldog BX1 Gooseneck Coupler Inner Tube # BD1289050300. Doing this would void the manufacturer's warranty and it may also negatively affect the tube's integrity which could lead to damage down the line.
I am not sure what model gooseneck hitch you have installed on your truck but another option to add a bit of clearance is to replace the existing gooseneck ball with one that has a rise. For example if you happen to have the B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch you could use the High-Rise Ball # BWGNXA2050 that provides 1 inch of additional height.
If you can tell me what model hitch you have I will be happy to see if we have something like this available.
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1" High-Rise Ball for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch - 2-5/16"
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- Gooseneck Hitch Ball
- Turnover Ball
- Zinc-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 20000 lbs GTW
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Bulldog BX1 Gooseneck Coupler Inner Tube - Round - 2-5/16" Ball - 30,000 lbs
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- Coupler with Inner Tube Only
- Round Tube
- 9000 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
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