Can B&W Companion For 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 Short Bed w/ Pucks Have Pivot Arms Turned Safely
Question:
Setting head behind axle on short bed. I have a 2021 chevy 2500 hd with a standard box. If I put the hitch head back 3 inches behind the axle. By flipping the side braces around. Will I notice any handely difference compared to it being in the forward position ? Or are both position the same as far as ride and safety quality
asked by: Don B
Helpful Expert Reply:
With the weight being transferred further back, it is possible you will notice a slight difference in handling with the pivot arms flipped and furthest from the cab with the fixed Companion for a 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 short bed, which is the following part:
- B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3710
I have cut out part of the instructions (which are also linked below) and the fact is, with this hitch and a short bed, it is going to sit behind the rear axle, either 3-1/2 inches or 1-1/2 inches. While this is safe to do, having the hitch further back will mean less weight on the front axle, and your truck riding a little higher nose up than it would otherwise, which can affect steering and handling.
No matter which position you put the Companion # BWRVK3710 in, because it does sit behind the rear axle, it would be a good idea to add air bags to help level out your 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500, the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL57341.
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
- B and W
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Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Rear Axle Suspension Enhancement
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- Heavy Duty
- Air Lift
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