Can the Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch Be Used W/ a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 W/ OEM Pucks

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I have a Demco DM8550037 5th wheel hitch now . And just bought a new truck that has the OEM puck style , How and what do I need to make this work with that style system ?

asked by: Nick B

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Hey Nick, so it looks like the only way you're going to be able to use your Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550037 with your 2014 Chevy Silverado is by using the custom underbed mounting kit # DM8551010.

This is one of the few hitches that does not use ISR or an OEM puck system to install so you'd have to use their install kit.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Nick

3/19/2024

Sorry my new truck is a 19’ gmc 3500hd with the puck system

Bryce D.

3/19/2024

@Nick Unfortunately that doesn't change anything. Since the Hijacker requires the underbed mounting kit, the only way you'd be able to use this hitch is if you were to uninstall your pucks and install the kit for this hitch specifically.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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