Keep your truck riding in style with a fifth wheel tailgate! These tailgates offer ease of use and durability while improving the aerodynamics of your vehicle and adding clearance while towing a fifth wheel trailer. Perfect for fifth wheel towing or simply enhancing your truck's gas mileage, a custom-fit tailgate is a smart addition to any truck.
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I do have an option for you but the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate part #VGD-10-4000 does not have a spot for the factory backup camera. Therefore you would either need to find a way to mount this yourself, go without, or…
Most manufacturers are in the process of discontinuing their fifth wheel tailgates with the camera relocation kits due to mechanical issues. Therefore I could not find one that fits your 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty. The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series…
For a 5th Wheel Tailgate like #VGD-10-4000, I recommend the Rear View Safety Backup Camera System with Flush Mount Camera #RVS-7707721 or the Rear View Safety Backup Camera System - Mirror with Monitor #RVS-772718 with this same camera. This is one…
The Edge Diesel Evolution CTS3 Performance Tuner #EP96TR referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2002 Ford F-250 7.3L Diesel. I can't be certain what your local shop is referring to with regards to…
When installed on your 2000 Ford F-250 7.3L Diesel Engine, the Edge Evolution CTS3 Performance Tuner #EP96TR that you referenced will give you up to 120 horse power and 315 ft lbs of torque. This tuner will plug right into the…
We actually have 3 different fifth wheel tailgates for your 2008 Silverado. I recommend the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series Louvered Tailgate, part #VGM-07-4000. This tailgate has built-in louvers that reduce wind drag and also features a keyed…
We have both single and dual ramp spring sets and form my understanding it has more to do with the weight capacity than anything else. For your 85 lb ramp we have the Single Spring #362SA5 that fits a 5' wide…
You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That…
Both Firestone Ride-Rite kits are good options for your 2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4WD, but I like to recommend the 7,500 lb #F95FV rating over the 5,000 lb Rating #F35FV simply because it means the air bags can be used for the same application but…
As shown in the attached video at about the 32 second mark, the template is used to show where to drill the hole in the truck tailgate post and then in the tailgate itself. You want to make sure you mark and drill the holes that are designed for…
We have spoken with our contacts at Rack'Em before about this same issue you have and they told us that as long as you can attach the Double Barrel Trailer Tailgate Assist #RA27C at a height of between 10-15 inches…
I spoke with my contact at Rackem and they told me that there is an alternate method for installation of the Double Barrel Trailer Tailgate Assist, part #RA-27C. They told me that when you have trailer sides that are taller than 15 inches you can…
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