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Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-15-2017, 01:34 AM
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Posted By Tin
LOl, Yea that is exactly how I felt, you almost...

LOl, Yea that is exactly how I felt, you almost need a ladder.
I do wonder what the squat is for these newer trucks with stock shocks. I used my trucks 1-1/2' squat as a bases but I have Bilstein...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-14-2017, 11:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,648
Posted By Tin
Hi Fox hunt, Honestly I think you will be ok....

Hi Fox hunt,
Honestly I think you will be ok. with your truck only being 55" tall and a 33.6" bed and stock shocks, your probably looking at 2" maybe 2-1/2" squat and +- inch high should be fine....
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-14-2017, 07:27 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,648
Posted By Tin
Assuming a 33.6" bed height and a hitch close to...

Assuming a 33.6" bed height and a hitch close to 17" min. ht.(Anderson)
33.6 + 17" = 50.6" (top of hitch)
50.6" - 1.5" truck squat = 49.1" (top of hitch)
49.1" - 47" bott. of king pin box = 2.1"...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-14-2017, 06:39 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,648
Posted By Tin
Hi Padlin, the rails are 7/8"

Hi Padlin, the rails are 7/8"
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-14-2017, 06:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,648
Posted By Tin
Hi Fox hunt, if your truck is 55" to top of rail...

Hi Fox hunt, if your truck is 55" to top of rail then your bed height should be close to 33 1/2" from level floor ? does that sound right ?
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-14-2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,648
Posted By Tin
The bed height and rail heights are from Fords...

The bed height and rail heights are from Fords specification sheets, just like a trailer each truck is unique dependent upon option, rims and tires ect. best thing to do when looking at trucks is to...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-14-2017, 05:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,648
Posted By Tin
56" inch is what is considered max truck height...

56" inch is what is considered max truck height and relates to the bottom of the loft frame and top of bed rails, which at a minimum should be 6" clear.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-14-2017, 05:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,648
Posted By Tin
Hi Fox hunt, 55" ht. is good:thumb: just make...

Hi Fox hunt, 55" ht. is good:thumb: just make sure to consider bed ht. plus hitch ht. ( hitch selection ) as this will determine the ability to level your trailer and truck combo.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-14-2017, 05:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,648
Posted By Tin
2017 super crew xlt with 17 inch min. Hitch ht

After reviewing 2017 F 150 specifications sheets it is apparent the newer trucks pose height limitations,
there is a big difference between 4x4 and 4x2 height wise so take that into consideration. ...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-10-2017, 11:39 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,648
Posted By Tin
2017 TA- Truck_Hitch Comb.

I have modeled in my truck and hitch dimensions. It may be helpful to those who are looking at trucks and hitch combos. After looking at new 2017 f 150's specifications I was surprised how high they...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-06-2017, 11:05 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,648
Posted By Tin
3-D Model 2017 TA

Hi all,
Had a little time to model Bear. All dimension +- 1/4" and are subject to verification ( measured be myself) so if you see something drastically wrong let me know. All measurements taken...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-27-2017, 03:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,648
Posted By Tin
Hi Jim, You are correct, there are many hitch...

Hi Jim,
You are correct, there are many hitch setup that work fine with that said there are many hitch setup that do not work for each person. There are numerous amounts of personal decision one...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-27-2017, 01:16 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,648
Posted By Tin
SFDavis50, I really like your pros and cons...

SFDavis50,
I really like your pros and cons approach, it helps in determining what is important to each persons own circumstances. after reading 100's of post concerning 5'-6" bed there sure is a...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-27-2017, 12:14 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,648
Posted By Tin
Hi Tom and Gay, You are correct the center of...

Hi Tom and Gay,
You are correct the center of king pin to back heel is 31" not 32" thank you.
ETI had recommend to us 30" minimum from back of cab to center of hitch back in October of 2016 when...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-25-2017, 07:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,648
Posted By Tin
No I do not have the high lift option and yes...

No I do not have the high lift option and yes this should help you along with the curved cab of a F-150. How ETI will mount your Anderson I do not know, but I believe that is how they mounted Jim's...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-25-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,648
Posted By Tin
Brian B-P, The vertical sides of the 2017...

Brian B-P,
The vertical sides of the 2017 5.0TA are +- 85" @ the back of trailer and 80" @ front of loft. The bump out @ the belly ban is +- 1", giving you +- 87" back of trailer and +- 82" @ loft....
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-25-2017, 05:21 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,648
Posted By Tin
What's your Angle

Hi all,
This is for all you F-150 5'-6" bed lovers out there , ;) just missing around with some angles.

Dwg #1 is an Anderson Hitch on rails with 5" offset towards tail gate and 4" pin adaptor...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-24-2017, 11:13 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,648
Posted By Tin
Hi Jim, Would you or anyone else happen to...

Hi Jim,
Would you or anyone else happen to know what hitch Reace is currently using ?
and what his back of cab to center of hitch dimension is ?
Forum: Towing and Hitching 06-24-2017, 01:53 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,648
Posted By Tin
Bears Hitch Setup

Hi all,
I have decided to post my (pre-pickup) hitch set up work sheet with updated (post pick up) dimensions and added trailer info with the hopes it will help those with F-150 short beds (...
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