Hitch placement
When installing the new hitches in a new Ram 2500 I have options of where to place the kingpin location. Over the axle, 2" in front of the axle or 2 or 4" being the axle. Where should it go and why?
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rhagfo wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
grouchrc wrote:
Ram 2500 Long Bed and of course DIESEL
Full forward long bed truck.
X3
Crazy to place anywhere else.
What's amazing is how little weight transfers to the front axle at 2" ahead.Cummins12V98 wrote:
grouchrc wrote:
Ram 2500 Long Bed and of course DIESEL
Full forward long bed truck.
X3
Crazy to place anywhere else.grouchrc wrote:
Ram 2500 Long Bed and of course DIESEL
Full forward long bed truck.- I have mine 2" forward. I've had it in the rear most position and I don't notice any difference in ride or handling. I have a long bed so position is irrelevant as far as the cab is concerned. I've never noticed any weight difference on the front of the truck either. JMO but I highly doubt 2" off center would change anything. Didn't on my truck.
FWIW I have a B&W Patriot with 1800lbs on the pin. 2500 Ram CTD. - Ram 2500 Long Bed and of course DIESEL
- What hitch what truck bed?
- Wheelbase and bed length should be considered. If a shortbed then rear of axle as much as possible to prevent cab damage or extra expense of slider hitch?? Also pin weight and weight transfer?? Extended pinbox or not?? Heavy Cummins diesel or hemi gas motor? More info needed!!
- 2" s in front to throw weight to the front axle
