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Installing a Fifth Wheel Hitch on a 2007 Chevy Pickup with a Short Bed

Question:

iam installing a 5th wheel hitch in a 2007 chev short box the hitch came out of a 1992 chev long box the hitch mounts go over the wheel wells and were bolted to the box can this be put in the new truck is the hitch not to be bolted to the frame by law now

asked by: Paul

Expert Reply:

You can swap the hitch from one truck to the other, but to use it in the short bed, you'll need a slider to prevent the front of the trailer from impacting the back of the cab during sharp turns. The hitch will need to be secured to the frame of the vehicle using an install kit. You don't mention whether the 2007 Chevy is a New Body or a Classic model, or what brand of hitch it is. We offer sliders for Hidden Hitch, Reese , Draw Tite, Valley and Curt. We also offer install kits as well. If you would care to send me more information on the vehicle and hitch model, I can recommend a slider and an install kit.

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