Air Bag Kit and Fifth Wheel Rail Kit that Fits 2006 Ram 3500 Short Bed

Question:

I have a 2006 Ram 3500 mega cab dually with the short bed and Im looking to purchase this install kit just because I like the one piece outer frame brackets they seem like it would be alot stronger than just bolts and flat brackets, but my delima is Im also in the market of installing a set of 5k air lift brand air bags and need to know mounting wise if they are compatible or if the airbag and hitch rail mounting brackets will interfere with each other. Also does this custom mounting kit set the rails at the standard distance because I have a reese fifth wheel hitch but will be purchasing the husky 26K slider and wanted to make sure both hitches will be able to into the same rails. Thank you

asked by: Brian T

Helpful Expert Reply:

For a set of air bags with a 5,000 lb capacity that is compatible with the Reese fifth wheel rail kit part # RP56011-53 we have the Firestone Ride Rite kit part # F2299. The Air Lift might work but only Firestone has came out and specified that their kit fits with an in-bed hitch. I attached install videos for both of these for you to check out as well.

The rail kit also is perfectly compatible with Reese and Husky hitches as it provides the industry standard rails which both hitches are made to.

expert reply by: Jameson C