Recommended Rail Kit for Demco Hijacker Autoslide on 2011 Ram 2500 Short bed

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I have a 2011 Dodge 2500 diesel .. short bed...will this hitch work with either below bed mounts or traditional above bed mounts? I also have air bags on truck. Will there be any interference with below bed truck mounts.

asked by: Brock

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Expert Reply:

The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550022 that you referenced is a great option for your 2011 Dodge Ram Pickup and it is designed to mount to custom underbed rails. This particular hitch will not work with above-bed base rails. For the underbed rail kit that is confirmed to fit your Ram and that will work perfectly with this hitch, you will need the Installation Kit # DM8551005. This kit includes all the brackets and crossmembers needed for installation.

The frame brackets for this kit are narrow enough that they will not interfere with air bag mounting brackets. I have attached the written installation instructions as well so you can see exactly where the brackets will mount.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

For an under-bed autosliding fifth wheel hitch solution for your 2013 Ram 2500 the best option is the Demco Hijacker Auto Slider part #DM8550022 and the underbed rail kit part #DM8551005 and you'd be set. Or if you need a higher 21k…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Demco Hijacker Auto Slide part #DM8550022 can be installed in the bed of your 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed and is an automatic sliding hitch that will slide back as you make tight turns. The rail kit you would need is the part #DM8551005…

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Answer 3

Yes, on both the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Hitch, #DM8550022, and the Underbed Rail Kit, #DM8551005, instructions are included with the products. You can also reference Demco's website for more information on installing their hitches. Installing…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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Answer 7

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

Well shackle length is mainly based on the height difference between the front and rear hangers. The rear hanger normally doesn't hang as low as the front so that the shackle can offset the difference and add the ability to move. What is the…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

To correctly measure a leaf spring, you'll want to jack the trailer up on jack stands so the axle is hanging freely, then measure directly across from the center of one spring eye to the other, as shown in the provided diagram. The height of the…

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Answer 12

For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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