Recommended Base Rail Kit for 2018 Chevy Silverado Short Bed to Install Demco Hijacker

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Have a Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD with 6 1/2 bed. What will I need to instill this unit.?

asked by: Jim

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If your 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 has the 6-1/2 foot bed and isn't equipped with the factory pucks/rail kit, then I recommend the Demco Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit # DM8552011-71. This kit will include everything needed to attach the excellent Demco Hijacker # DM8550034 that you referenced to your Silverado. The custom brackets in the kit will use existing holes in the truck's frame to eliminate the need to drill into the frame during installation.

I have attached the written installation instructions, along with a short installation video on an earlier model Silverado that you can use for reference.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

Hey Tim, I checked with Demco and the bracket kit part #DM8552027 that you referenced is correct for your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500. Do you already have the rails and the hitch?

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Hello Rick, thanks for reaching out. We do offer a 3-ball mount that is compatible with the folding tailgate on the new GMC trucks. Take a look at the following: - B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - MultiPro - 2" Hitch - 4.5"…

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You will want to tell me your model number so that I can accurately determine any possible solutions. That said, I was able to pull some info from Lippert's popular leveling systems to get you started. It is possible that your battery voltage is…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Hi Mike; there is no traditional puck system for your 2012 Ram 2500. Even if there was, I would recommend going with B&W since they make such a great setup between the Turnoverball and Companion 5th wheel hitch. If yours is a Diesel without the…

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The factory prep package was not offered on a Ram 2500 or Ram 3500 until 2013 therefore there would be no way to obtain this system on a 2012 no matter which bed you have. However, I can set you up with pucks using the Reese Elite Series and…

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You have a couple options for moving your Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550035 to your 2023 GMC Sierra 2500 with the factory in bed prep/puck system. First the best way in my opinion is to remove the mounting brackets on the side of…

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