Recommended Rail Kit for Demco Hijacker Autoslide on 2011 Ram 2500 Short bed
Updated 08/27/2018 | Published 08/26/2018
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I have a 2011 Dodge 2500 diesel .. short bed...will this hitch work with either below bed mounts or traditional above bed mounts? I also have air bags on truck. Will there be any interference with below bed truck mounts.
asked by: Brock
Expert Reply:
The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550022 that you referenced is a great option for your 2011 Dodge Ram Pickup and it is designed to mount to custom underbed rails. This particular hitch will not work with above-bed base rails. For the underbed rail kit that is confirmed to fit your Ram and that will work perfectly with this hitch, you will need the Installation Kit # DM8551005. This kit includes all the brackets and crossmembers needed for installation.
The frame brackets for this kit are narrow enough that they will not interfere with air bag mounting brackets. I have attached the written installation instructions as well so you can see exactly where the brackets will mount.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding 5th Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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