High Lift Axle and Hitch
I have pretty much completed my build sheet for my 5.0TA but I am agonising over 2 issues: (probably more in reality) the high lift axle and the hitch. Thank goodness for the forum and all its experienced people. I have a 2013 F-150 FX4, Supercab, 6.5' box 3.5 EB. I understand the payload issue, but I do not want to get the high lift axle because I wish the COG to be as low as possible - even 2.5" lower is better for me, nor do I want the front end of the trailer pointing up to the sky. Obviously level is good. But my top of box side is 57.3" according to the specs I can get my hands on. Escape indicates anything over 56.0" requires the high lift axle (yes lift kit). I am overseas right now and can not actually measure the box sides. Any advice would be appreciated. Now for the hitch. My gut says I prefer the purpose built robustness of a 5th wheel. I know Andersen's are lighter and more versatile, but is there any height difference of a 5th wheel versus an Andersen at the pin? Any positive or negative impacts to the top of box side issue for either hitch type? Again appreciate all your comments. Thank you.
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SandBuzzard
2018 5.0TA
2013 F-150 FX4 Supercab
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