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  • Adapter Needed to Install Curt Discovery Electric Brake Controller in 1999 Ford F-350
  • To connect the Curt Discovery Electric Brake Controller # C84VV directly to the factory plug under the dash of your 1999 Ford F-350 you need # C51322. Without the harness the controller can be installed but it would need to be hardwired into the truck.
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  • Replacement Hardware and Brackets for Ride-Rite Helper Springs F2400
  • If the air bags are still in good condition from the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2550 on your 2002 2WD Ford F-250, then the replacement brackets and hardware for the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2400 for your 2007 4WD Ford F-250 are these listed parts along with the quantity you will need: Upper Bracket - # F2135825462 (2) Lower Bracket - # F5463 (2) Left Jounce Stop Bracket - # F5577 (1) Right Jounce Stop Bracket - # F5578 (1) Long 4x4 Spacer - # F5557 (2) Short...
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  • Installation Kit Needed for Installing a Fifth Wheel Hitch on a 2005 Ford F250?
  • You will need an installation kit to properly install a fifth wheel hitch on your 2005 Ford F250. The installation instructions you need will depend on which installation kit you use. We offer both the vehicle specific Custom Install Kit, part # RP50082-58 and the Universal Installation Kit, part # RP30035. The Custom Kit is a bit more expensive, but it will save up to 50 percent of the install time when compared to the Universal Kit. I will include links to both kits, as well as the...
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  • Which Replacement Tarp for Extang BlackMax 2725 on 2006 Ford F-250 SuperDuty with 8 Foot Bed
  • I have a solution for you, but the Replacement Tarp for Extang BlackMax Soft Tonneau Cover part # EX1915 is the replacement cover for an Extang BlackMax Soft Tonneau Cover part # EX2915, which fits on a 2013 Toyota Tacoma with the 6' bed. Instead, you've got an Extang BlackMax Soft Tonneau Cover part number 2725, so the correct replacement tarp for your cover is the Replacement Tarp for Extang BlackMax Soft Tonneau Cover# EX1725.
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  • Increasing Turn Clearance to Tow a Fifth Wheel Trailer with an Atwood AB-72 Pin Box
  • We don't carry any type of extension to improve the turning clearance with your fifth wheel trailer. Pin boxes are designed to be direct replacements and have the same dimensions as the original. Normally, a Sidewinder pin box is what I would recommend but there isn't a Sidewinder to replace your Atwood AB-72. Instead I recommend replacing your fifth wheel hitch with a sliding hitch. The best sliding hitch we carry is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550034. The sliding mechanism...
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  • How Can I Attach My OE Electrical Bracket to the New # C15410 Trailer Hitch
  • To relocate the 7-Way electrical connection on your 2006 Ford F-350 you can use the Mounting Bracket for Pollak 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector - Vehicle End, item # PK12711U, and a no drill bracket, item # 18136, as long as the 7-Way is similar to the Pollak Replacement 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector Socket, item # PK11893. We have a video (see link) of a hitch install on a 2006 Ford F-250 that shows, at the end of the video, the relocation of the 7-Way connector. If you have another...
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  • Adapter Needed to Carry 5th Wheel Hitch with a 2003 Ford F-350 8 foot Bed with a B&W Gooseneck Hitch
  • I do have a solution for you to carry a 5th wheel hitch that fits standard above bed base rails with the B&W Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1108 installed on your 2003 Ford F-350 with an 8 foot bed. I believe that the 5th wheel hitch from B&W that you were referring to was the Patriot, like part # BWRVK3200 or part # BWRVK3255, as opposed to the B&W Companion, like part # BWRVK3500, which was built to install directly into a B&W Gooseneck Hitch. If the B&W hitch that your Dad owns fits into standard...
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  • Recommended Base Rails for Reese Signature Series 5th Wheel Hitch on 2000 Ford F-250
  • I recommend using the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50082-58, which will work with your Reese Signature Series hitch. This base rail set will give you a custom installation kit for your 2000 Ford F-250 so you'll have minimal, if any, drilling required for installation. I've linked an installation and review video of this kit for you to check out.
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  • Which Base Rail Adapter for 2014 Ford F-350 OEM Pucks to Mount 5th Wheel Hitch
  • We've got just what you're looking for. You can use the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ford OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs # DM6175, which will drop into the OEM pucks on your 2014 Ford F-350 and provide you with universal style rails to mount your Reese hitch. I've linked a review video of this adapter for you to check out, as well.
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  • Recommendation To Replace Slipper Spring And Bushings
  • Yes, you will need to replace the spring with something like Item # e74SR. It is best to replace all springs at the same time so that you have even support and maintenance for the trailer. We do not carry 2 inch never fail bushings. I contacted Lippert Components who manufactures never fail bushings and they do not have a 2 inch option available at this time. It also sounds like you have a new axle. Your hubs and axle shaft/spindle should work together so long as the bearing numbers...
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  • Equipment Needed to Flat Tow 2014 Ford Explorer Behind Motorhome
  • If your Explorer has the 2.0l engine, it can only be towed using a tow dolly like the Demco Kar Kaddy SS, part # DM9713045. The Kar Kaddy SS is foldable so it's easy to store and won't take up huge amounts of space at a campsite. The hydraulic disc brakes provide excellent braking and will eliminate the need for a brake controller. If your Explorer has the 3.5 or 3.7l engine it can be flat towed, this goes for FWD or AWD models. You'll want to follow the guidelines mentioned in your owner's...
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  • Quick Install Custom Brackets Needed to Attach Base Rails to a 2012 Ford F-350 Diesel
  • To ensure we recommend the correct bracket kit for your 2012 Ford F-350 Diesel, we will need to know the brand of base rails that you currently have. We have a few different options for base rail brackets for your truck, however, the brackets are not compatible with all base rails. Since you have a Reese Trail Boss 15K fifth wheel hitch, then you may have Reese base rails. If this is the case, then you can use the Reese Quick-Install Custom Bracket Kit, # RP50026. These brackets were...
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  • Parts Needed to Install a Reese 20k Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch in a 2012 Ford F350SD with 8 ft Bed
  • The fist thing you will need is an installation kit. For that I would recommend a custom kit specifically designed to fit your 2012 Ford F350 SD with a long bed since custom kits install in a bout half the time and minimize drilling. For that I would recommend the Reese Fifth Wheel Installation Kit # RP50026-58. I attached installation instructions and an install video for you to check out also. Once you have the rail kit installed you would be able to install a Reese Select Plus 5th Wheel...
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  • How to Choose 6-on-5-1/2 Hub/Drum Assemblies and Brakes for an Axle
  • Replacement hubs are selected based on the bearing set used in the originals. The linked picture shows you the typical location and appearance of bearing, race and seal part numbers, but if you cannot find those you can measure the spindles with a precision caliper to the nearest thousandth of an inch (1.123). The locations to measure are shown also. I included a link to our main page for all 6-on-5-1/2 bolt pattern hub/drum assemblies. These come with the appropriate bearings, races,...
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  • What Hardware Do I Need to Install My Demco Fifth-Wheel Hitch on My 2004 Ford F-250 (6-3/4 ft. Bed)?
  • For your above-bed Demco fifth-wheel hitch, you just need the standard above-bed rails. I recommend the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit # DM8552006-71. The installation kit comes with all hardware required for a drill-free installation on your 2004 Ford F-250 (6-3/4 ft. bed).
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  • Three Locking Hitch Pins for Class V 2-1/2 Inch Hitch Receiver that Can be Keyed Alike
  • We do have a way for you to lock your ball mount to your hitch receiver but unfortunately, the Blue Ox # BX88212 is not able to be keyed alike. For another solution,our etrailer.com lock # e98881 fits 2-1/2 inch Class V hitch receivers and can be keyed alike. Just select the drop down to do so on the product page when ordering. Hitch pins don't actually bear any of the trailer's weight so they are not given a weight rating. They are tested to be used with a Class V hitch and therefore...
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  • Are Additional Parts Needed to Install the Reese Gooseneck Hitch # RP58079 on a 2005 Ford F-350
  • If the Reese Above-Bed Gooseneck Hitch, # RP58079, will fit in the rails that you currently have installed on your 2005 Ford F-350, then you will not need any additional parts. The mounting tabs on this hitch measure side to side 10 inches from center to center and front to back 21-15/16 inches center to center. You will want to measure the mounting holes in your rails to see if this hitch will fit. This hitch is designed to fit standard fifth wheel base rails from Curt, Draw-Tite,...
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  • Availability of 5th Wheel Bracket Kit Without Base Rails plus Air Suspension fit on 2012 Ford F-250
  • You are looking for the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Bracket Kit, # C16424, which will provide you with the brackets and hardware necessary to complete an installation of fifth-wheel base rails. It is important to remember that this bracket kit is designed to work with Curt Fifth Wheel Base Rails, # C16204, as well as the Gloss Finish Rails, # C16104. The rails are a confirmed fit with 2011-2016 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty models with 6-3/4-foot beds without factory rail kits, as well as...
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  • Can I Use a Weight Distribution Hitch on a Large Aluminum Trailer
  • When it comes to using a weight distribution hitch on your aluminum trailer, the main concern isn't only the interaction of the two metals but a lot of occasions the aluminum frame isn't strong enough to be used with a steel weight distribution system. You will want to consult with the trailer's manufacturer to determine if your trailer can be used with a weight distribution system. For a trailer with a larger frame size you would need a weight distribution hitch that used chain hangers...
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  • How to Convert Hydraulic Drum Brakes to Electric Over Hydraulic EOH
  • In order to convert the hydraulic drum brakes you have on your trailer to electric over hydraulic (EOH) you will need a electric over hydraulic actuator, breakaway kit, brake controller, trailer wiring harness, and trailer coupler. We do have all of these components for you but not in an all inclusive kit. For the electric over hydraulic actuator, breakaway kit, and trailer wiring I recommend the HydraStar Marine Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator part # HS381-9065. This kit contain the...
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