Can Gooseneck Hitches Be Installed in a Truck with a Body Lift

Updated 11/03/2014 | Published 11/02/2014

Question:

Hey there I have a1978 ford f-250 I emailed you guys before about a gooseneck for my truck but my question is do you have any gooseneck hitches that will work with a 3 inch body lift ?

asked by: Nathan M

Helpful Expert Reply:

The problem with putting a gooseneck hitch in a truck with a body lift is that the gooseneck hitch mounts to the frame, and as you know a body lift will lift the body higher off of the frame. Well, a gooseneck hitch installs onto the frame and the ball height is set for vehicles without a body lift.

So, if you were to install a hitch on a truck with a body lift the ball will not stick up far enough through the body for a gooseneck coupler to attach to it.

With a body lift you will not be able to install a gooseneck hitch unless you have something fabricated by a qualified technician, or if you lose the body lift. If you did a suspension lift instead you could still have a lift and you would be able to install a gooseneck hitch.

I attached an FAQ article on gooseneck hitches for you to check out also.

expert reply by: Jameson C