Can Sidewinder Pin Box Be Used with Long Bed Truck

Updated 07/27/2020 | Published 02/07/2017

Question:

My parents had a Sidewinder hitch installed when they had a short bed truck,now they have a long bed truck,can they still use the sidewinder hitch or should it be replaced with standard kingpin?

asked by: Ron

Expert Reply:

Yes, Sidewinders are mainly designed for short bed trucks to give better cab clearance, but when used in a long bed truck they also allow the truck to track better behind the vehicle around corners and make the trailers easier to back up.

expert reply by: Jameson C

David W.

7/17/2020

I am going from a 5.6 bed to a 8 ft bed. Which specs do I use to place my mounts? Do I use the 5.6ft specs or the 8ft bed specs?

Chris R.

7/21/2020

I'm not quite sure what you are asking. Are you referring to the base rails that will be installed in the truck bed? If so, you'll want to go by the measurements for your current bed length (8 foot).

David W.

7/21/2020

@ChrisR That’s is what I wanted to know!