Will OEM Air Bags for a 2017 Chevy Silverado Work W/ B&W 5th Wheel Rails

Published 10/08/2024

Question:

I have air bags installed on my truck, which have u-bolts in the same area as the hitch bracket that I see is this an issue

asked by: Eric K

Expert Reply:

Eric you are correct, that is indeed an issue. To get the rail kit # BWRVK2506 to also work with your factory air bags, you would need to drill into both your truck and the rail kit, which would void any warranty you get with the rail kit.

expert reply by: Bryce D

Eric

10/8/2024

Is there an alternative to this issue

Bryce D.

10/8/2024

@Eric You can use a different set of air bags like # AL57338 which would attach in a different location.

Eric

10/8/2024

What about the B&W universal rail kit RVR3200 would this work, don’t want to change out air bags

Bryce D.

10/8/2024

@Eric I can't say for certain, but it does look like since the universal rails use a semi-custom bracket kit that you may be able to use it with your OEM bags.