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Replace the side plates that came with your Demco Autoslide underbed fifth-wheel trailer hitch (DM8550024 or DM855038). They bolt onto the hitch base so that you can attach your hitch to the factory underbed mounts in your Ford Super Duty.
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Today we're going to take a look at the replacement side plates for the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th-wheel trailer hitch to fit your Ford Super Duty's Factory Underbed Rail System. Now these parts here will replace the side plates that came standard with your Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th-wheel trailer hitch. They will fit the 18,000 pound hitch, which is part number DM8550024, and it will also fit the 21,000 pound hitch, part number DM8550038. Both of those hitches we do sell separately on our website. These parts here will let you install your hitch in the factory pucks of your Ford Super Duty Factory Underbed Rail System. These are a simple bolt-on installation to your Hijacker Autoslide Hitch Base and it gives you multiple rows of holes you can see here to let you adjust the correct hitch height.All these parts are a rust resistant black powder coat steel construction.
Comes with all the mounting hardware you need, all the handles you can see right here, and the safety pins are included. These parts are made in the USA, but basically these would bolt to the side of your Hijacker Autoslide 5th-wheel hitch and they're made to fit the factory underbed system. So all you have to do once these are installed, is you just pull this clip, remove the safety pin, rotate your handle out, do the same here, do the same on the other two on the other side, and that will allow you to drop it into the factory pucks on the factory Ford system. Once they drop into place, you just rotate that handle back, drop your pin through, take your safety clip and install it, and you're all ready to go. But that should do it for the review on the replacement side plates for the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th-wheel trailer hitch to fit the Ford Super Duty's Factory Underbed Rail System..
Happy with hitch except for one issue , if you come to a stop with a little incline and you are making a turn there is a quick movement of hitch sliding back, I contacted Demco to make sure adjustment was correct and adjusted per their specifications,still have that sudden movement, not sure what to do about it but I don’t like what it is doing, as far ar preventing contact with truck and trailer it works awesome I can even turn 90 degrees if needed.
These Demco side plates worked perfectly on my Demco Autoslide hitch. They allowed for hitch adjustment up and down as well as a little side to side depending on your needs.
Install was on my 2023 F350 with bed puck system.
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Easy to install and they work as specif ied.
Exact part I needed, shipped out same day, no BS!! Will be back for future hauling needs!!!
Well made product. William S. very helpful, made ordering correct parts
easy.
Ended up returning it because the hitch i bought for my truck was set up already . Their customer service was excellent though! I will continue to buy through them!
Changed trucks and this kit made the change over VERY easy! Literally took minutes to remove original side plates with the Ford Super Duty plates (designed for factory installed in-bed lock down pins). Torqued to spec, and had to make a minor adjustment to one of the alternate (included) supports, and the unit plugged right in to the bed of my new truck.
Received item quickly. I recently ordered a 2020 Ford F250 Super Duty Platinum Diesel. When I take delivery in February I will install the AutoSlide 5th Wheel hitch. I will update this review after installation.
Glen M.
1/25/2021
The replacement side plates were easy to install and worked perfect. I really like being able to remove the hitch to have full use of my bed.
This kit for our Demco slide hitch was the perfect fit to match up to our new factory prepped pickup. Easy to assemble and easy installation. Great setup, no tools required to drop in.
Interchangeability was fantastic
The instructions were clear and I easily converted my Demco Auto slide to my new Ford truck with that has the puck system.
This fit my Ford F-250 perfectly. Be ready to put in the effort with a heavy hitch. I tried the thin plates first. They were just a tiny bit off, so I had to remove them and put on the thicker plates. The product is sturdy, and I've towed about 3,000 miles with it.
Easy DYI install, took about 7 hrs with a couple friends.
This system is the best because there is nothing left on the bed floor when removing the hitch.
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The videos were helpful as were the fine people at etrailer.
I contacted Demco and they recommended the part I needed for my 5th wheel hitch to mount into factory prep mounts. Etrailer had the part in stock and at a reasonable price and free shipping.
Great fit for the Ford Puck System. Easy to adjust and now the hitch is easy to put in/ get out and tows very solid.
etrailer is excellent. I mistakenly ordered the 5th wheel hitch with the wrong side plates. Montrel helped me get it correct.
It only took two days to get the new side plates.
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Excellent customer service and the part was exactly what I was looking for. Also great installation videos!
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As always another great product at a great price offered by etrailer. Package arrived few days earlier than expected, parts fit perfectly installation was simple. This is why I always shop at etrailer!
Worked as promised and shipping was right on time. Communication was excellent due to shipping to another address than the billing address. Excellent job Etrailer!!
Parts installed quickly and worked properly.
Having someone to actually talk with to verify that the part i was ordering was the exact fit for my truck year & model was great. Having the part in stock for quick shipping along with providing a tracking method for me to know when the part would arrive was great. Having a competitive price on the part was great. Overall a Priceless experience!
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It was a little tricky holding all 3 plates and getting the first bolt started. After assembly the hitch fit Great ! Highly recommend this product.
The puck system is great and makes it easy to install and removal a breeze.
It was pretty easy to mount to the auto -slide.
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Eric S.
12/15/2018
The Demco hitch and alternate plates to adapt to my new truck have worked great. As a full timer, it gets a lot of use. On a couple of occasions, I needed to remove the hitch to get full use of the bed for other uses. This was fast and easy! I took the head off first to lesses the weight, and then simply slid the hitch using a couple of boards onto a couple utility horses. Then back in afterwards in less than five minutes. The plates also allow for locking the hitch into the truck bed instead of using the included lock-pins. Ive put a lock on this, just as as added security. Overall - happy with product!