Gooseneck Ball and Mounting Plate Question

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01-01-2013, 10:13 AM

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Nice welds, Andrew!!

Rebal, how does your '90 frame look over the rear axle? Does it have another smaller rise on the top rail?

it has a hump over the axle from the front it starts flat then curves up then flat again

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01-01-2013, 05:56 PM

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it has a hump over the axle from the front it starts flat then curves up then flat again

Just like mine. I always wondered how the B&W would fit with that rise in the frame there. I figured it would need a completely flat surface to mount correctly. Do you happen to have any more pictures of the hitch installed on the truck?

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01-01-2013, 09:40 PM

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sorry I dont have any pics of it .

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01-01-2013, 10:47 PM

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It fits on the hump, the plate is "L" shaped with a dropped leg at the front. When it sits on the hump it's level

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01-01-2013, 10:49 PM

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Good to know. Thanks, gyman!

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01-02-2013, 08:05 PM

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It really isn't to bad if you use good sharp bits a BFD(Big frickn drill) and drill pilot holes.

I've got a 1/2" drill. So you're saying start with like a 1/4" bit and keep drilling bigger holes until you get to the right size? Never thought about that.