Can I Re-Use Hardware For Pull Rite 5th Wheel Rail Kit On Silverado?

Updated 03/09/2026 | Published 03/05/2026

Question:

Can I remove the four bolts and rails from the Pull-rite rail mounting kit to enable me to remove, then reinstall them later when they might be needed?

asked by: Don S

Expert Reply:

Hey there Don.

While you may be able to do that, it's not recommended as the hardware on the 5th wheel rail kit is supposed to be 1-time use only. When torqued down, the threads get stretched and will not be the same strength after removing and trying to install again.

I recommend grabbing another 4 bolts (5/8-11 X 3” HEX BOLT GR 5) and 4 new nuts to go with it ( 5/8”-11 SERRATED FLANGE NUT ZIN) - you should be able to source them at a local hardware store.

They don't offer a hardware kit for the PullRite Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails # PUL59RR so that's why I recommended just going to the hardware store, which shouldn't be too pricey!

What is the reason for wanting to remove the rails? Just curious.

expert reply by: Andrew N