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  • Specs of Bevel Gear Kits # F0933302S00
  • The Replacement Bevel Gear Kit # F0933306S00 is for applications. The # F0933302S00 will fit the following Fulton jack models: TJ503/C, TJU503, PMJ53, TJ507/C, PMJ75, CS750, GR700/TJ712, XP10/6/W/WC and XP100. Since your jack is as old as it is and you do not know which model you have or even if it is a Fulton jack, I cannot say for certain which gear kit you would need. I attached a page that has all of our Fulton weld-on application jacks for you to check out. You may find that it...
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  • Is There a Difference Between ShockStrap Ratchet Motorcycle and UTV Tie-Downs
  • The only difference between the ShockStrap Ratchet UTV Tie-Downs with Shock Absorbers # 297-7RSBB-UTV and ShockStrap Ratchet Motorcycle Tie-Downs with Shock Absorbers # 297-7RSBB-M is the title, so people searching for either UTV or Motorcycle tie-downs can find them easier. So these are the same set of four 1-1/2" wide x 7' long straps with rubber-coated S-hooks with a 1,000 lbs working load limit (per strap). I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well of the ShockStrap...
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  • Differences Between Timbren Suspension Enhancement Systems for 2011 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4
  • If you are looking for something that will take out the squat at the rear end of the truck when connected to a travel trailer then the best option is weight distribution. But if it is a 5th wheel trailer you will be towing then suspension enhancement would be the way to go. The difference between Timbren systems # TDR1500DQ and # TDRTT1500 subtle. Basically, the one you will want is # TDR1500DQ rated for 6K. The other kit, # TDRTT1500, is designed for service vehicles only like utility...
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  • Difference Between 205/65-10 and 20.5 x 8-10 Trailer Tire Sizes
  • The 205/65-10 and the 20.5 x 8-10 would be very close in size. Assuming that 20.5 is the diameter of the tire and 8 is the width. The Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10 inch White Wheel, # AM3H390, for example, is 8.3 inches wide with a diameter of 20.5 inches. So it will be slightly wider than a 20.5 x 8. Even though it is such a small difference, I would recommend measuring for clearance on the trailer to ensure a proper fit. I have also included a link below on measuring a trailer...
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  • Difference in Height Between Demco and Curt 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram 5th Wheel Prep Package
  • The differences in height between the two adapters is very minimal. The Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Ram Towing Prep Package # C16022 adds 1-1/2" to the height of a hitch while the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package # DM6099 adds 1-3/8" to the height of a hitch. So the Demco is just 1/8" lower than the option from Curt.
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  • B&W 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed
  • There is another B&W 5th wheel hitch available for the 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed, but it utilizes above bed rails. This would be cumbersome to get access to your gooseneck if you ever want to, and it wouldn't have as low of a profile. I recommend sticking with the Companion for yours, part # BWRVK3400-5W, since you already have the underbed kit installed. It can be easily removed to give you full bed access. I've linked to a video review of this hitch for your consideration.
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  • Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails Compared to B&W for 1998 Dodge Ram Truck
  • The Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit, # C16200 & the B&W Installation Kit, # BWRVR3200 each serve the same purpose but are from different manufacturers. These are both ISR base rails and any hitch made in recent years by a major brand will be ISR except for those made specifically for the respective OEM puck systems. ISR is named so because they are the most popular pattern so are now referred to as the "industry standard." Industry standard rails are slotted...
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  • Difference Between Rear View Safety Camera and Quick Connect Kits for Multiple Trailer Use
  • The difference between those 2 Rear View Safety Backup Camera System with Trailer Tow Quick Connect Kits is the Kit # RVS-770613-213 comes with 1 camera while the Kit # RVS-770614-213 comes with 2 cameras. They both have the ability to connect up to 3 cameras and they come with the Tow Quick Connect Kit so it's easier to connect the cameras up to your vehicle side with the monitor. I really like the wired backup camera systems because if something goes wrong it's a lot easier to troubleshoot...
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  • Difference Between Titan Alloy Snow Tire Chains # TC2524 and # TC2533
  • The Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains # TC2533 and # TC2524 referenced in your question are both great options for tire chains that differ only in the tire sizes they are designed to fit. I recommend checking what size tires you have mounted on your 2006 Ram by looking at the listing on the tire's sidewall. The standard tire size for this truck is a 235/80-17, for which the Titan Chain # TC2524 will be a great fit. If you have the larger 275/60-20 tires, then the better option would...
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  • What Is The Difference Between The Dexter Oil Hub 008-430-03 & The Dexter Trailer Hub 8-288-3UC1?
  • The only difference between the: -Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 9,000-lb to 10,000-lb Axles # 8-288-3UC1, & the, -Dexter Axle Oil Hub for 9,000-lb - 10,000-lb General Duty Axles # 008-430-03, is that # 008-430-03 is the new style, and is designed to work with 9,000 LB & 10,000 LB General Duty Axles After April 2013. Whereas, the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 9,000-lb to 10,000-lb Axles # 8-288-3UC1 is the old style, and is designed to work with 9,000-lb axles made after...
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  • Over The Cab Full Bed Ladder Rack Options For A 2008 Dodge Ram 2500
  • If you are looking for an over the cab ladder rack with sliding tracks you will want the TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack w/ Over-the-Cab Extension part # TH43003XT-501EX.
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  • Electric Winch Comparison for 4500 lb Boat Trailer Application
  • The Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch - Synthetic Rope - Hawse Fairlead - 4,400 lbs # BDW15020 is a really great winch designed for utility trailer use. It is able to be used as a boat trailer winch, but it has a slower run time with a long recovery cycle. The Dutton-Lainson TW4000 StrongArm Electric Winch - Marine - 4,000 lbs # DL25200 is my recommendation with almost twice as fast a line speed under load and nowhere near the amperage draw. This will serve you better for your 4,500 lb boat...
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  • Comparing the Tekonsha Voyager # 39510 and Tekonsha Envoy Electric Trailer Brake Controllers
  • The Envoy is an older brake controller that Tekonsha does not sell any longer. I do not know much about the Envoy controller so I asked my Tekonsha rep what he thought about the two and he stated that the Voyager is a more effective/reliable and user friendly brake control unit than the Envoy unit. The Tekonsha Voyager, part # 39510, is still sold by Tekonsha, and it has proved to be a valuable brake controller. I have added links to the Voyager instructions as well as a video review of...
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  • Comparison of Draw-Tite # 9460-39 and Bulldog # 9470-39 Under-Bed Gooseneck Hitches
  • The gooseneck hitch you referenced, Draw-Tite # 9460-39, is rated for 30,000-lb gross trailer weight and 7500-lb tongue weight ratings. The installation instructions for both are identical and those are linked for you.
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  • What is the Difference Between Signature Series Install Kits 30074 and 30067
  • The Signature Series Reese hitches are indeed the puck systems. Both installation kits, part 30067 and part # 30074, will fit your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The 30067 will require drilling the truck frame and was made obsolete a while back. The 30074 is a custom designed install kit that will bolt to existing mount locations and clamps around the frame so that no drilling is necessary. This reduces install time and some people do not want to add any holes to their truck frame. Most of our...
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  • Comparing the B&W Patriot 16K, Curt A16, and Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitches
  • The B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # BWRVK3200, Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16120, and Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30047 all have fully articulating hitch heads so there won't be much of a difference in hitching/unhitching at an angle. I recommend the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16120 over the others for a few different reasons. The first of which is that the A16 has 1" thick, dual interlocking jaws which will do a phenomenal job of reducing...
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  • Is There Any Difference Between B&W BWGNRK1313-5W, and the BWGNRK1313 Installation Kits
  • There is no difference between the B&W Underbed Trailer Hitch part # BWGNRK1313 and part # BWGNRK1313-5W. The reason they are listed separately is because we want to make them easy to find for both gooseneck and fifth wheel searches. These are both capable of being used as a gooseneck hitch and also can be used with the Companion fifth wheel hitches. With your 2007 Ram 2500 and an 8 ft bed I recommend going with the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter, part # BWRVK3500....
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  • Draw-Tite Goosneck Hitch Comparison for a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500
  • I would personally go with the Hide-A-Goose, # 9460-39, because the only part of the hitch that will be sticking out above the bed is the hitch ball. The Fold-Down Gooseneck Hitch, # 8339-4439, will have the entire ball plate sticking out above the bed (see photo). This may be an inconvenience if you use your truck to haul anything other than your trailer such as plywood, drywall, rock or anything else that could get caught on the hitch ball plate. Also, it doesn't hurt to have the higher...
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  • Differences Between Curt Trailer Hitches # C15318 and # C15319 on a 1997 Dodge Ram with 8 Foot Bed
  • On your 1997 Dodge Ram with an 8 foot bed both Curt hitches # C15318 and # C15319 are confirmed to fit. They also install in basically the same way and have the same capabilities so either will work just as well as the other for you. The difference between the two is which which trucks they fit. Part # C15318 fits a wider range because it also fits on the 6-1/2 foot bed because there is an extra bolt hole on the hitch that the short bed needs. Part # C15319 only fits the long bed. ...
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  • Comparing Curt Class V Trailer Hitch Receivers for a 2005 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500
  • The main differences between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C15704 (Standard) and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C15809 (Commercial) is that the commercial version hangs down lower which is by design to allow for better clearance on models with service bodies. It's almost a 3" difference in drop.
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