HD gooseneck

regcab02HD · March 14, 2003

If I weld my gooseneck hitch in my HD, will it void my warranty? What all do I have to do to make sure I don't fry my computer?

Polaris Man · March 14, 2003

I dont know if it would void your warranty, I wouldnt think so, unless the gooseneck caused something to break. I had mine gooseneck welded in my truck (94) and I didnt do anything to the computer, I would probably unhook your posotive and neg. to your battery.

hosspuller · March 14, 2003

Why would you weld the GN Hitch?

Welding creates stress points on the frame and there is a heat affected zone around the weld.

I've got the bolt-in B&W turn-over and have been well pleased with it. It's a good alternate to welding.

TROYROBO · March 14, 2003

REMEMBER--WHEN AND IF WELDING ON ANY AUTOMOBILE--ALWAYS REMOVE THE POSITIVE CABLE----THIS WILL HELP FROM ARCING OUT THE ELECTRONICS ON IT-----this is from someone who has been a welder for 25 yrs--it is my professional opinion-welding on the frame will weaken it to a certain extent where as bolting is the reasonable choice on frames and so forth :thumb: :thumb:

Polaris Man · March 15, 2003

Well I read an article the other day about Chevy HD frames. It pretty much said since the are Hydro Formed, or somethin like that, that you arent supposed to weld or drill any holes in them. So that would leave you with the option to put a B&W turnover ball, gooseneck, they are made to bolt up to 4 existing holes in the frame. My dad has one is his 02 2500HD and it is a really nice gooseneck, they are a little pricey though. Lookin at dads recently it is starting to get some surface rust already after only bein in about 18 monthes or so. Might be a good idea to give them a better coat of paint or something.

BDBWTE · March 16, 2003

Man you guys worry to much about stuff. Weld the hitch to the to the frame undercoat it and be done. No biggy. Note: Vertical up, none of that sissy pulling your weld down. If you can't weld now ain't a time to learn. Oh I didn't but you might want to pull your negative battery cable of the battery..

BDBWTE · March 16, 2003

Well I read an article the other day about Chevy HD frames. It pretty much said since the are Hydro Formed, or somethin like that, that you arent supposed to weld or drill any holes in them. So that would leave you with the option to put a B&W turnover ball, gooseneck, they are made to bolt up to 4 existing holes in the frame. My dad has one is his 02 2500HD and it is a really nice gooseneck, they are a little pricey though. Lookin at dads recently it is starting to get some surface rust already after only bein in about 18 monthes or so. Might be a good idea to give them a better coat of paint or something.

Rodger.. I painted my B&W turnover ball. Threw the factory bolts that came with it in the trash. Installed the Hitch with Caterpillar heavy equipment bolts. Then welded the hitch to the frames just because being a welder "In welds I trust"