Gooseneck Ball position on a Semi

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Gilbyson, Nov 4, 2025 at 11:37 AM.

Nov 4, 2025 at 11:37 AM #1

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This company is selling hitch kits for semis and the placement of the Gooseneck ball is at the very rear of the semi truck. This spot looks very convenient to install, but I'm curious if it will have any weight limitations because its before the axles. Will it take weight off the steers by leveraging over the axles?

I have a truck that has a Gooseneck installed by the PO, and its mounted at the top of the frame. So I have to completely shorten the hitch tube on my trailer. If it were at the rear where the frame slopes downward, then I'd lose a few inches.

Gilbyson, Nov 4, 2025 at 11:37 AM

Gilbyson, Nov 4, 2025 at 11:37 AM

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