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[Hillbilly]

Getting ready to put a gooseneck hitch in the tow rig and have questions about where to mount the hitch, for example one local farmer said he mounts his alittle bit in front of the rear axle, others are telling me directly over the rear axle. So which is it? How is one better than the other? Thanks in advance

[AGGIECJ-7]

the mount is supposed to be directly over the rear axle. not sure why it has to be like that but im sure it has to do something with load distribution....

[MattS]

Depends on what truck you have. I'm buying this one for a 01 Dodge 2500 Cummins and it's different for every brand of truck. Check the manufacture's directions.

http://www.diamondhitchinc.com/installation/index.htm

[That Mick]

I recommend slightly (a couple inches) in front of the rear axle if you have room. this plants the front tires too.

[smurfsdad]

I have always put mine 2 inches in front of the axle. Someone told me this once upon a time and i just do it. 5 pickups i have done it to. It works.

[FYRMAN]

Forward of the axle, and everyone has their own idea of how far.

Some people say 2". That is a number that I hear very often. some people get pissed when I tell them that the B&W hitch they want put in their rig is going to be farther forward then that. The B&W hitch uses factory holes so I don't have much choice in where to put it. they usually go anywhere from 3-5" forward of the axle centerline. Dodge is 5", and I think Ford gives you the option of going 3" or 5". Chevy, I believe, is 4". You can go to www.turnoverball.com and look at what year truck you are putting it in for reference. They have the instructions for their hitches on their website.

When you mount the hitch forward of the axle, it distributes the load farther to the front of the truck, taking weight off of the rear axle, and throwing it to the front. It greatly helps with steering and overall stability.