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Ron3rd
Explorer III
Jan 15, 2021

Newer 5ers, Slider Hitch Required For Short Beds?

I keep reading that the newer 5ers have a redesigned nose with curved sides so that you don't need a slider hitch on a short bed truck. My Ram has the 6.5 bed so I was wondering if I need a slider wi...
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ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Jan 18, 2021
I towed my 3 different fivers with a Superglide and never a problem..

IF I ever have to go back to a short bed ( I WONT ) it will be an auto slider Superglide.. Great company to work with... Great people to talk to... Great Hitch !

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