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Nevadastars
Explorer
Jun 06, 2016

Question about fiver hitch rails and mounting

We are going to be moving out of a Class C and going to a 5th wheel. So, I just picked up an 07 Dodge Ram Cummins short bed 4x4. It had a fiver hitch but the previous original owner removed the rails. Consequently, the bed has eight holes in it from where it used to be.

I would like to replace the rails and hitch without having to drill more holes. Are the rails mounted the same in all Dodges of this year? Or do different brands of hitches mount the rails in different spots? I would like to replace it with what was there, but have no idea what brand it was. Thanks for any help.
  • Artum_Snowbird's avatar
    Artum_Snowbird
    Explorer
    Jun 06, 2016
    You didn't say what size Ram it was, and perhaps that might lead one to conclusions of a light duty slider, or a heavy duty slider. I expect most will match the truck, and not the rails particularly.
  • Greene728's avatar
    Greene728
    Explorer
    Jun 06, 2016
    I'd be willing to bet they were either Reese or Curt rails as they are far and away the most popular. As long as you get either for that year model truck using the same holes should be no issue.
  • garyp4951's avatar
    garyp4951
    Explorer III
    Jun 06, 2016
    All rails have multiple mounting holes, and would surely line up with your old holes. Be sure to get the hardware, and spacers that go between the bed and frame.

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