Hello Steve, Welcome to etrailer, I'm glad you found us! You will need to add the Pollak Mounting Bracket #PK12711U separately. The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98850 does not include the electrical connector or a mounting bracket for it. It…
Hello Joe, Thanks for writing in! Based on the measurements you provided, the Gen-Y Glyder Shock Absorbing Ball Mount #325-GH-12001 is not the right fit for your setup. Since your Tundra's receiver measures 18 inches from the ground and your TAB…
Hi Kristian, great question! The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar, part #e55YV, works by taking the slack out between your hitch receiver and the shank of your ball mount or hitch-mounted accessory. It clamps around the outside lip of your 2-1/2…
Hey Scott! The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar #e55YV is rated for up to 10,000 lbs gross trailer weight and won't reduce the capacity of a properly matched towing setup. As always, your actual towing capacity is determined by the lowest-rated…
Hey Mike, congratulations on the new truck! You can definitely use the two together. The Curt StowPro 2-Ball Mount #C34FR53HY uses a standard 2-1/2" shank, making it a great match for our etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar #e55YV. It installs…
Hey Greg! The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar for 2.5" Hitch Receivers #e55YV is not compatible with a weight distribution hitch. This is really the only restriction for our anti-rattle. If you need an anti-rattle for a weight distribution…
As you can see in the diagram I provided, the tilt is adjustable up to about 45°. The tilt mechanism has a pin that can be used in two different positions to allow a roughly 15 or 30° degree tilt or the pin can be completely removed for the…
Hey Doug, The Rhino-Rack RS 2500 Roof Rack for Naked Roofs #RRRS566B would be a fit for the roof of your 2017 Ram 2500. That along with the Rhino-Rack T-Loader #RTL002 would allow you to haul your kayaks on the front to clear room for your 5th wheel.…
Hello Jim, Great question, I went to Malone's site and and I do not see that they make one with a 48" roller. The great thing about the Malone Axis Truck Bed and Roof Load Extender with Load Roller #MAL32VR is that it is adjustable, the…
Hey, Skip! Happy to help get your new Jeep set up for flat towing. There is going to be a list of parts, so I'll go ahead and list them all below for ya. Blue Ox Base Plate: Part #BX1139 Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar: Part #BX7420 Demco…
Hey Ryan! The SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer and Sway-Control Kit #SSA24 will fit your 2023 Ram 3500. It is compatible with SRW and DRW trucks so it doesn't matter either way. It is also compatible on models with and without factory…
Hey David, thanks for reaching out. Yes, we do have a bracket that can be used to mount recovery boards on a roof rack with T-slots. Take a look at the following: - Stow It Recovery Track Holder for Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform, Reconn-Deck, and…
I just wanted to thank you for the excellent service and outstanding product. I certainly will keep your web-site at hand if I need other parts. Thanks again Dick
Dick
Deer Park, WA
Truck Bed Extender with Fixed Height Setup
Keep it simple with a truck bed extender in fixed height for a consistent setup. During install, you may need to reuse spacers from the factory cables, add a washer for alignment, and confirm bolt thread pitch; if spring clips feel loose, a quick squeeze with pliers can firm them up. Also check for add-ons near the tailgate that might share the same mounting space.
Some do replace the factory tailgate cables and use the existing bolt holes. Keep spacers from your original cables handy, as you may need them on the top bolts. Add a washer per screw if needed to fine-tune spacing. Verify instructions against your tailgate so you remove the correct screws.
Minor movement can happen until the extender is fully engaged. Use the correct spacers or washers to tighten the fit and help minimize slap against the tailgate. If spring-steel retaining clips are loose, a light squeeze with pliers can create a firmer fit so the mechanism doesn't catch on the support bars.
Confirm the bolt thread pitch matches your truck to avoid stripping the bed frame nuts. Test-fit with washers or spacers so the gate closes without rubbing at the hinge or taillight area. If hardware includes retaining clips, squeeze them slightly with pliers for a firmer fit so they don't catch during opening or closing.
It can work with OEM parts, but check the space they share on the tailgate. Extenders that replace cables are thicker and less flexible than stock cables, so aftermarket pieces in the same area may not fit. If you keep OEM tie-downs, verify they don't interfere with the extender's brackets and movement before final tightening.
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