5th Wheel Base Rail Kit for 1997 Ford Super Duty Crew Cab Shortbed
Question:
What to buy to install my used 5th wheel 10 bolt? Vs 4?
asked by: Mike V
Expert Reply:
For your 1997 Ford Super Duty 7.3L Crew Cab short bed pickup with or without overload springs you can use Demco custom 5th wheel rail kit # DM8552005-71. This includes above-bed base rails that fit all brands of industry-standard 5th wheel hitches, including your Reese. This custom kit reduces you drilling and overall installation time.
A lower-cost alternative that takes more time to install is a universal kit # RP30035. This kit requires drilling into the truck frame while the custom kit does not.
Products Referenced in This Question
Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Universal
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Demco
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