Custom goosneck hitch for older rails

[Sidewinded_idi]

thought you guys might like this. Was thinking about buying one of those disc adapters to tow a goosneck with my fifth wheel hitch but heard nothing but bad. Luckily I have two slide in hitches so I disassembled one and used the uprights to make a goosneck hitch that slides right into the older style rails. Let me know what you think.

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[Runningaford]

I like it; nice welds. The only thing I'd consider adding are some gussets from the cross beam to the vertical supports.

 

[towcat]

that looks like one heavy ***** to move around.
if that was mime, I'd go one step further and make it so you can break it down to three parts.

 

[towcat]

if you do find a newer set of rails, there's a GN plate option to the fiver hitch.

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[Sidewinded_idi]

if you do find a newer set of rails, there's a GN plate option to the fiver hitch.

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Yes I.D love to have the newer rails like that as there is so many good options. Unfortunately the Lo welded these solid to the frame so I figured I might as well keep them for now. But yes it’s heavy I would like it to break down. But I have a job next week using my 40ft goosneck and I want to use my ford as its free fuel compared to the sterling

 

[towcat]

Yes I.D love to have the newer rails like that as there is so many good options. Unfortunately the Lo welded these solid to the frame so I figured I might as well keep them for now. But yes it’s heavy I would like it to break down. But I have a job next week using my 40ft goosneck and I want to use my ford as its free fuel compared to the sterling

I'll be honest with you, you're going to miss the power of the Dodge. But......if you're open to the idea of re-gearing your rear to 4.56 or 5.13, the deeper gear will be the equalizer of the two platforms. My F450's was 4.62 and 5.13 NON TURBO and never faltered in the hills with 15-21k gross.

 

[Thewespaul]

Or you could get a truck that is meant for what your doing and get a f-Superduty

 

[Sidewinded_idi]

Or you could get a truck that is meant for what your doing and get a f-Superduty

I had a f superduty! Just way too stiff of a Truck. I love this idi as is. Rides comfortably and sprung well enough where it handles any load I hook to it. With nice ac and good suspension it’s so nice to drive. I can’t stand driving the sterling!

 

[Pork_Chop50]

I agree with towcat on the gearing. Might even investigate a Gear Vendors overdrive, because then you gain many splits to utilize depending on load. Our older class 6 and 7 trucks were a 2-speed rear end, and for the power output of 70's gas v-8's that was the saving grace when loaded down. Gear Vendors is the same idea, and getting a heavy load motivated is easier with options.

 

[Sidewinded_idi]

I'll be honest with you, you're going to miss the power of the Dodge. But......if you're open to the idea of re-gearing your rear to 4.56 or 5.13, the deeper gear will be the equalizer of the two platforms. My F450's was 4.62 and 5.13 NON TURBO and never faltered in the hills with 15-21k gross.

I actually just found a 4:10 rearend with locker to replace my 3:55 open, that should help alot

 

[towcat]

Or you could get a truck that is meant for what your doing and get a f-Superduty

they're supposedly illegal in kali now.

 

[towcat]

I actually just found a 4:10 rearend with locker to replace my 3:55 open, that should help alot

I still found myself wanting more gear when hauling a 10k load recently. I currently have 4.10's and felt the drops was too great still.

 

[Sidewinded_idi]

I still found myself wanting more gear when hauling a 10k load recently. I currently have 4.10's and felt the drops was too great still.

Have you gone from 3:55 to 4:10? I’m hoping that will help out quite a bit as right now I’m at 1600rpms at 65 and I need more bottom end

 

[towcat]

Have you gone from 3:55 to 4:10? I’m hoping that will help out quite a bit as right now I’m at 1600rpms at 65 and I need more bottom end

all my f250's and F350's are 4.10 trucks
3.55 is a commuter gearing.

 

[Sidewinded_idi]

all my f250's and F350's are 4.10 trucks
3.55 is a commuter gearing.

I know, it’s been rough as my Truck is used as a work Truck and with the 3:55 it is a bit hard sometimes. I’m hoping the jump to 4:10 will be noticeable in towing improvment