Dimensions for Demco Custom Mounting Brackets # DM8553004

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Can you give me the dimensions for this bracket please

asked by: Fred

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I went out to our warehouse to take a few measurements on the brackets that are included with the Demco Custom Mounting Bracket Kit # DM8553004 that you referenced.

The brackets measure 6 inches long and 6 inches tall, with a width of 2 inches. The distance between bolt holes, on center, is right at 1-1/2 inches. I have attached a diagram with these dimensions labeled that you can also take a look at.

This particular bracket kit is is designed to work with the Demco SL Series Base Rails # DM6012.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Matt

6/9/2020

Will these brackets fit a 96 f250 with an eight foot box? Do you know where I could find the hardware for the dm6012?

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Chris R.

6/12/2020

For the SL Series rails the correct mounting kit for your 1996 Ford F-250 is part # DM8553005. For the entire kit including the base rails themselves and hardware you'll use part # DM8553005-12.

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