Demco Hijacker Auto Slide Fifth Wheel Hitch/Rail Kit Recommendation for 2008 Ford F-250 Short Bed
Updated 11/28/2016 | Published 11/26/2016 >
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2008 Ford F250 6.4 Diesel 4 Door 6 3/4 Bed
asked by: Ricky
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Helpful Expert Reply:
We have just what you need to install a Demco Hijacker AutoSlide fifth wheel hitch in your 2008 Ford F-250 short bed.
The hitch you would need is actually the part # DM8550035 as it is the above bed rail kit. The rail kit you then would want is the part # DM8552002-71 which is custom fit for your truck which will minimize drilling and install time.
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Jameson C
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 21K
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5250 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
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