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5th wheel
Looking to install a 5th wheel hitch and the kits that you use to install the rails say for trucks without "OVERLOAD SPRINGS" How do I know what I have for springs ? There is 1 spring ( the lowest spring) that sticks straight out from the u-bolts and is about 1/2 " thick, is that the over load spring ?
2009 6.7
2500
6' 2" bed
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gordy
2009 6.7
2500
6' 2" bed
thanks for the input !
gordy
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I know nothing about the new trucks but i know that most overloads are on top with two brackets that bolt up to thje frame that the spring hits when loaded. not sure if they have changed anything with the new truck.
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From what I´ve read those overload springs are installed on the 3500 Ram models. And not on the 2500 models. Which might be one of a few differences between the 2500 and 3500. Maybe the only one? Let the expert chime in on this one though. If that 5er hitch is for trucks without overload springs, then I´m pretty sure it will fit. How much pin weight does your 5er have? You might need airbags to level the ride if it´s too heavy.
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Gordy, - - - I sure recommend using a slider hitch with the short bed. You WILL forget sometime and regret not having it. Watch your pinweight - - that is the weak link in the 2500.
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Watch the tire ratings as well. I went thru 2 sets of tires and was on my 3rd when I got rid of the MegaCab. Overloaded the tires and the sidewalls were cracking w/ white cords showing thru. Plenty of tread depth left.
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I just picked up my 5th wheel hitch today, Reese 16K, 4K pin on round tube slider that I beleive to be a 20K slider, also got the rails all for $500. its like new. Now to get the NO-DRILL mounting kit.
Are the bedrails physically all the the same when it comes to the mounting holes in them or does each company have their own spacing. ??
Bob when you say Pinweight is the leak link on the 2500 what exactly do you mean? thanks again
gordy
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The amount of weight that the diesel 2500 can legally carry is very small as the truck weighs so much. For example if the truck weighs 7400 lbs and the GVWR is 8800lbs then all that's left for passengers, fuel, hitch and the amount of weight the 5ver transfers to the truck is just 1400lbs.
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from the experience that i have 2500's do not have over load springs only 3500's do, also another difference between 2500 and 3500's is the 3500 has a heavier duty frame. if you were to install overloads on a 2500 you would have a heavy 3/4 ton.
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The 2500 and 3500 SRW trucks share the same drive train, frame and tires. The only difference is one leaf spring in the spring package on the rear axle.
Per Dodge website: http://www.dodge.com/bodybuilder/2009/intro.pdf, the maximum trailer weight is 12,800 LBS for a 2500 HD truck.
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The only difference is one leaf spring in the spring package on the rear axle.
Per Dodge website: http://www.dodge.com/bodybuilder/2009/intro.pdf, the maximum trailer weight is 12,800 LBS for a 2500 HD truck.
Per Dodge website: http://www.dodge.com/bodybuilder/2009/intro.pdf, the maximum trailer weight is 12,800 LBS for a 2500 HD truck.
One is the 2500/3500 door badge that advertises it's a 2500, the other most importantly is the sticker on the door jamb that states the GVWR. 
You can change everything else but the sticker.
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Thanks for the input Bob and the rest of you.
I just picked up my 5th wheel hitch today, Reese 16K, 4K pin on round tube slider that I beleive to be a 20K slider, also got the rails all for $500. its like new. Now to get the NO-DRILL mounting kit.
Are the bedrails physically all the the same when it comes to the mounting holes in them or does each company have their own spacing. ??
Bob when you say Pinweight is the leak link on the 2500 what exactly do you mean? thanks again , I assume you mean load carring cap.
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I just picked up my 5th wheel hitch today, Reese 16K, 4K pin on round tube slider that I beleive to be a 20K slider, also got the rails all for $500. its like new. Now to get the NO-DRILL mounting kit.
Are the bedrails physically all the the same when it comes to the mounting holes in them or does each company have their own spacing. ??Bob when you say Pinweight is the leak link on the 2500 what exactly do you mean? thanks again , I assume you mean load carring cap.gordy
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As for clamp type hitches I have NO experience as I've always drilled and bolted mine on. However I can tell you that Ford is different from GM and they are both different from Dodge, at least on the older trucks. I have no experience on the newer stuff. However I have moved the same hitch from all three manufactures trucks over the years.
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Navy if you read post #9 I believe that was one of your questions.
As for clamp type hitches I have NO experience as I've always drilled and bolted mine on. However I can tell you that Ford is different from GM and they are both different from Dodge, at least on the older trucks. I have no experience on the newer stuff. However I have moved the same hitch from all three manufactures trucks over the years.
As for clamp type hitches I have NO experience as I've always drilled and bolted mine on. However I can tell you that Ford is different from GM and they are both different from Dodge, at least on the older trucks. I have no experience on the newer stuff. However I have moved the same hitch from all three manufactures trucks over the years.
Thanks again to all that input here.
gordy