Torque Specs for the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Trucks

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C16427-206 torq specs?

asked by: Darren F

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You will want to torque the fasteners in the following sequence for the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Ram Truck item # C16427-204:

a) mounting rails to the frame brackets to 110 lb-ft.

b) frame brackets to the truck frame to 96 lb-ft.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

If the pin weight (the weight pushing down on the 5th wheel hitch) is too high or too low, more than 20 percent of the gross trailer weight or less than 15 percent, it could cause the see-sawing problem you are having. The pin weight should be 15 to…

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Answer 2

Yes, we do have a set of air bags that will fit your 2023 Chevy Silverado 2500 that is compatible with the factory puck system or an in bed hitch. These air springs fit both the 2WD and 4WD models and also fit the duallys. I recommend the Firestone…

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Answer 3

You are correct that some newer pickups have taller bed sides that make it a little more complicated to ensure that your trailer remains level while you have enough clearance between the bed rails and your 5th wheel trailer. While I can't tell…

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Answer 4

To add a set of air bags to your 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500, I recommend the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs item #F2709. These fit both the 2WD and 4WD models. I really like the Firestone airbags because they use a crimp…

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Answer 5

I spoke with my contact at Firestone about your 2001 Ford F-250 or F-350. Since we have a couple of air bag systems manufactured by Firestone I asked if there would be any interference when installing a fifth-wheel hitch and using the custom brackets…

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Answer 6

We had a similar issue when installing the Air Lift #AL88338 on a 2016 GMC Sierra in our shop. We removed the bracket which holds the brake cable in place and re-secured it later using a different bracket. I have linked that install video below where…

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Answer 7

The highest capacity air bags we have for a 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 is the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs item #F2709. These have a 7,500 lbs load leveling capacity. They fit the 2WD and 4WD Sierra's with single or…

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Answer 8

The B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part #BWRVK2505 will work great with the Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Air Helper Springs part #AL57541 which are a fit for a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Please note,…

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Answer 9

I'll start off by saying that I don't normally trust the VIN decoders available on the internet when it comes to being accurate with capacities and such, and the highest payload capacity I've seen in my research for the 2011 Chevy…

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Answer 10

The important factors to consider is that your truck has an overall gooseneck/fifth wheel trailer towing capacity of 18,500 lbs and the max the trailer you are looking at could weigh is 16,900 lbs if loaded to it's capacity. So what that means is…

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Answer 11

No, you would not HAVE to factor in the weight difference between the Flex Air pin box #LC328492 and the factory pin box though you can if you want to and it would be more accurate. But a weight difference of around 100 pounds is not significant in…

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Answer 12

Most manufacturer's say 10% under your truck's capacity but our recommendation is to go between 20%-25% below. So you would want to go no higher then 1,992 lbs - 1,867 lbs of tongue weight with your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. I have…

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