Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit Recommendation for 2008 Ford F-250 with Reese Rails

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I have a 2008 f250 king ranch crew cab 6.4 diesel. I need the frame brackets to attach the bed rails for a Hidden hitch fifth wheel Thanks

asked by: Herbert

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Expert Reply:

For a set of custom fifth wheel rail brackets confirmed as a fit for your 2008 Ford F-250 you'd want the part # RP50082 as this is the bracket kit of the # RP50082-58 which is the correct fit for your truck.

Since the hardware that attaches the rails to the brackets is only designed for one time use you would also need the part # 58164.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Plus kits like the part #AL88288 that come with the braided lines actually also come with the nylon air tubing that runs to the inflation valve still which would be where you'd install a union tee like the…

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Answer 2

Using a union tee like the part #AL21838 would be a great way to simplify inflating the bags of the Air Lift kit part #AL88396. This will allow you to inflate both bags at one time with one valve stem and will give both of the bags equal air…

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Answer 3

When installing the AirLift 1000 Helper Springs #AL60811, you want to install the spacers at the bottom of the air bag. The original spacer that is included in your kit will be used in combination with the Air Lift Universal Air Spring Spacers for…

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Answer 4

If the lift you installed added height to the suspension between the frame and the axle you would need a 2 inch spacer when installing the part #AL57204 with the part #AL52420 which will take up the extra space created. Since you asked where it…

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Answer 5

Yes, the Air Lift suspension kit part #AL57398 is a confirmed fit for your 2007 Ford F-250 4WD. Since you have a 4 inch lift you also need the spacer kit part #AL52440 if the lift is a suspension lift. If the lift happens to only be the body away…

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Answer 6

I suppose you could but the positioning of the rails is critical so you would need to be vigilant about getting them in the right locations. I recommend just following the installation instructions because if you were to have the brackets off of…

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Answer 7

I spoke with my contact at Firestone about your 2001 Ford F-250 or F-350. Since we have a couple of air bag systems manufactured by Firestone I asked if there would be any interference when installing a fifth-wheel hitch and using the custom brackets…

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The height adjustment procedure for a 5th wheel hitch will be dependent on that particular hitch but most of the options from Reese have the same procedure which entails unbolting the center section, moving the center section up to the next set of…

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Answer 9

On the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs #BWRVK3600, the moving components of the locking jaws need to be lubed but the pin does not need lube. These jaws are the only part of the hitch that…

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Answer 10

The head portion of the Reese 18K Select Plus Fifth Wheel Hitch is height adjustable from 14 to 18 inches above the floor of the truck bed. To raise the head, remove the bolts that attach it to the support legs of the hitch, and reattach using the…

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Answer 11

The upper frame brackets for Firestone kit #F2582 mount on the outsides of the frame rails so they are not compatible with custom 5th wheel brackets. Air Lift system #AL57385 will work with the custom brackets on your 2018 Ford F-150. They mount to…

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Answer 12

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 being said you have two options.…

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