Parts Needed To Install Demco Hijacker Autoslide With Underbed Rails On 2017 Silverado 2500 Diesel
Updated 12/10/2020 | Published 12/09/2020
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2017 Duramax Diesel. Want to get those dang rails out of my bed. Is there a conversion kit for the above bed rails to under bed?
asked by: David R
Expert Reply:
I definitely understand how the above bed rails can get in the way when your Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550034 is removed.
There is a way to convert your Hijacker # DM8550034 to underbed rails but you will need to install the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco Hijacker # DM8551010 and remove your current above bed rail system.
You can then use Replacement Side Plates for Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # DM6004 to allow your Hijacker # DM8550034 to install to the new underbed rails.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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