Firestone Suspension Kit Recommendation to Fit 2002 Ford F-250 with Demco Fifth Wheel Hitch
Question:
MODEL DM 5th Wheel slider difference between DM8550034 AND DM8550024. Mounting unit on 2002 F250 short box with firestone suspension. Can either of these units be used on the truck.
asked by: Donald W
Expert Reply:
For your 2002 Ford F-250 short bed there is a Firestone suspension kit that is compatible with an in-bed hitch like the Demco hitches you mentioned. You'd have to have the part # F2550 installed on your truck.
With that installed you'd be able to use the Demco hitch part # DM8550034 that you referenced once you installed the rail kit part # RP56005-53 which is a custom install kit that will minimize drilling and install time.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Air Springs
- Heavy Duty
- Firestone
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
more information >
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