I have a 1999 F150 with the built in hitch...its all part of a single steel bumper....check my gallery for pics.

I have a stand-up jetski that Ive been transporting in the bed...but its a real PITA! I'd like to get a trailer bt it has to be a foldable trailer for storage purposes.

I think I found one, but I think it rides too low for my truck as is....I see all sorts of extensions to rais ethe hitch....what piece would I need to lower it so I can get the trailer hooked up?

Thanks!

 

Are you talking about a drop reciever. It will attach into the reciever, and drop down a ball to level out a trailer. They usually come in a varriety of heights as well as some make them that are adjustable.

i think this is what you are looking for.........

 

Whatever raises a hitch ball can be flipped over to lower.

Ball mounts

 

I really wanted to see that single strong steel bumper on that 1999 so, I went to your gallery.

There is a 1998 there but that's ok.
There are only three pics and they are all from the front?
I tried to use a mirror, then I took the back off my computer but no luck.
I can't see the rear bumper.

To figure out which 'drop' draw bar you need just use a measuring tape.
Most of us have the truck but ain't no one seen the trailer except you.

 

MF4444,
There is a bolt-on, "step-down" gizmo available for the underside of your bumper that would have a ball on the lower "step" for towing your trailer. It is 2 horizontal plates welded to 2 verticals that creates a "step" about 8 - 12 inches tall. I would not recommend towing a trailer with a "lot" of tongue weight (no more than 300# tongue weight but keep in mind - I'm not an engineer.)

The other option is to watch ebay and catch a factory receiver hitch for sale; I paid $65.00 for mine, bolted on, not a problem, and probably the best way to go for pulling any type of trailer.

Good luck,
Curt

 

Im only going to be towing a 350 pound stand-up jetski. The drop down sounds good, b ut I cant seem to find one....anyone have a pic or link of what the previous post mentioned?

Thanks for the help!

 

mg4444,

Try one of these links; they look pretty sturdy:

http://www.kwikhitch.com/hitches/stephitches.htm
http://www.rigidhitch.com/pages/pdf/PAGE-51.pdf

Best of luck,
Curt

 

Did you not click on my link?

 

I think I know what you are looking for.

A hidden Hitch Adjustable Ball Mount will run you about a $100.

If you have other towing that requires a different ball size you will have to manually change them out or purchase an additional ball mount plate.

Try this site.

Ken
http://www.usa-trailer-hitches.com/s...ballmounts.htm