Will Bed of 2019 Ford F250 Need to Be Raised to Fit Demco DM8551009 Underbed Hitch Mounting Rails
Question:
Looking at Demco hijacker Auto slider 5th wheel hitch for 2019 F250 with no OEM pucks. For the installation kit under the bed, does it require the removal or raising of the actual truck bed. thank you
asked by: John A
Expert Reply:
For your 2019 Ford F-250, Demco offers the Hijacker Autoslide in either an 18K version as part # DM8550022 or a 21K version as part # DM8550037. You'd also need the # DM8551009 under-bed rail kit.
According to the installation instructions that I've linked for you, you won't need to completely remove the bed, but you will need to loosen the bolts that hold the bed on in order to slide the rails into place. This is especially true because you'll place the included vinyl sheets on top of the rails to prevent direct metal-to-metal contact between the steel mounting rails and the aluminum truck bed.
If you'd like to install a 7-way trailer connector in the truck bed so you don't need to run the trailer connector cable up over the tailgate, you can install one using part # 41157.
I've linked to some videos that you might find helpful.
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Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- No Tow Package
- 7 Round - Blade
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth 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
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 21,000 lbs
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- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5250 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 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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Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Custom
- Below the Bed
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