Does Swapping to Torklift Superhitch Require Different Rear Tie Downs from Factory Hitch

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I have a 2012 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn Limited with DRW and an 8’ box. I already have a camper in the truck box with Torklift fast guns and Torklift frame mounted tie downs on the truck. I want to upgrade the factory hitch to a Superhitch. What is the part number for the superhitch? What is the weight of the superhitch? Will I need different rear camper tie downs and if so what is that part number? What is the weight of the Supertruss extension in a 48” or a 60” length? Is this the overall length or the length of the extension from the hitch? Thanks,

asked by: Frank B

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Expert Reply:

Hey Frank, the correct Torklift Superhitch for your 2012 Ram 3500 is the part # TLD1102-30. This bad boy weighs 125 lbs.

You will need to replace your rear Torklift Tie Downs with the part # TLR3505 like you suspected.

The 48 inch long Supertruss extension part # TLE1548 weighs 84 lbs and the 60 inch version part # TLE1560 weighs 98 lb.

Do you have any other questions?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Frank B.

3/6/2025

Would the TLD1101 Superhitch work for me too? I was given this part number over the phone. If so what is the weight on it? With the Supertruss will I lose the 6” that goes into the reciever on the overall length? Thanks again!

Jameson C.

3/6/2025

@FrankB It would not as that part number only fits the versions of the truck that did not come with the factory hitch. In that same price range that is a fit though is the part # TLD1102.

Frank

3/6/2025

@JamesonC With the 48” Supertruss will I lose the 6” that goes into the receiver on the overall extended length making it 42” from the hitch receiver opening?

Jameson C.

3/6/2025

@Frank Good question, no the 48 inch length is the actual extension and not overall length.

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