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Need advice on a basic, simple gooseneck ball set up for my 1996 one ton dually.

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Alright folks I need your collective wisdom. I figure since my truck is of a certain age, the opinions should be plentiful!

My buddy is out of state and I am picking up this trailer up for him. It is a 40' deck and all I am doing is picking it up and will be taking it to his place in the spring, unladen. As I don't have a ball in the bed, I will need to install one. I need something very basic and straightforward. I do not see ever using it again at this point in time. Therefore safe but reasonably priced is high on the priority list.

Additionally, the axles are torsion axles and I was wondering how much compression they TYPICALLY have built in? I do not have a make of the axles as of yet, but they are 10,000lb axles with autoline hubs. Not looking for absolutes on this one, just generalities.

Thanks in advance!

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More likely Reese rails and they are generic in pattern, check trailer shop for pattern then buy the plate with goose neck that fits Reese pattern.
 
Check your local Craigslist, I see the gooseneck adaptors all the time there. After you use it you can resale it and recoup some or all you $$$. If you cant find used the one above is a good buy at $122.
 
Alright folks I need your collective wisdom. I figure since my truck is of a certain age, the opinions should be plentiful!

My buddy is out of state and I am picking up this trailer up for him. It is a 40' deck and all I am doing is picking it up and will be taking it to his place in the spring, unladen. As I don't have a ball in the bed, I will need to install one. I need something very basic and straightforward. I do not see ever using it again at this point in time. Therefore safe but reasonably priced is high on the priority list.

Additionally, the axles are torsion axles and I was wondering how much compression they TYPICALLY have built in? I do not have a make of the axles as of yet, but they are 10,000lb axles with autoline hubs. Not looking for absolutes on this one, just generalities.

Thanks in advance!

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How big of a boat can it haul? Snoking
 
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