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newman_fulltime
Oct 24, 2016Explorer II
Old-Biscuit wrote:
5th wheel hitch can be installed forward/centered/aft of trucks rear axle.
Mine is 2" forward as per mfg. installation instructions.
Little weight gets transferred to front axle using a 5th wheel hitch with it forward of center line.
for best towing and less chucking this is the correct answer
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