How To Install The Demco Hijacker For Ford Prep Package In A 2022 Ford F-350 Without Prep Package
Question:
Could you let me know what rail system I would need to install a DM8550024 on a 2022 Ford F350 Super duty without OEM pucks?
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Expert Reply:
To install the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider For Ford Super Duty Prep Package # DM8550024 in your 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty without OEM puck system you would need to install a base rail kit in the bed and replace the side plates of the hitch with ones compatible with universal base rails.
For the side plates you would want part # DM6003. These will simply bolt onto the body of the hitch in place of the Ford puck plates currently on the hitch.
For the base rail kit you can use the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP56017-53. This rail kit comes with custom fit brackets that use the factory holes in your frame for a quick and easy, no-drill installation.
If you don't already have an in-bed 7-way connection then I recommend the Bargman 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness for Aluminum Truck Bed # 50-97-410-010 to make completing the connection to your 5th wheel trailer a breeze.
I've included some videos below to offer you some additional information as well as help you in the installation process as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Bargman 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness for Aluminum Truck Bed - 7 Way RV - 9' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 9 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Bargman
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Replacement Side Plates for Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - Above Bed Mount
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Plates
- Side Plates
- Autoslide
- Demco
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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 Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 18K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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