Recommended Replacement Side Plates for a Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch Using RAM OEM Pucks  

Sorry Frank, I'm a little confused and think you may have put in the wrong number as I do not see anything coming up as a Demco 6170. If you are referring to the Head and Base Assembly #DM6107 then yes you will be able to install this into your…

I understand your concerns and think I have the perfect solution for you. I recommend a combination of the Roadmaster LubeMaster Dry Silicone Spray, #RM-747 which goes on dry and minimizes collection of dirt and road grime. Along with use of a lube…

Demco recommends using a 3/16" or thinner Lube Plate #16721 with their Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550035. With the addition of the Demco Autoslide Locking Plate for Lippert Rhino Pin Boxes #DM76FR you have I recommend using a dry lube…

To me that looks like one of the urethane bumpers #DM15469, so you'll want to replace that first. This was most likely caused by wear and tear as the clunking I believe to be related to your capture plate needing to be adjusted. What you're…

I spoke with my contact at Demco regarding your Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550022. He stated that the Replacement Side Plates #DM6033 is exactly what you need to convert the hitch so that it is compatible with the Ford factory…

To get your Curt A16 5th Wheel Sliding Hitch #C16521 or A16 fixed hitch #C16520-16025 to close the jaws, you simply need to apply pressure to the back of the jaws where the king pin would connect. Do not use your hand for this as you could get…

If you are using a Demco manual sliding hitch like the Hijacker Premier #DM6076P-UL-21K then a lube plate like #RP83004 can be used. If you are using the Demco Hijacker Autoslide like #DM8550035 you can only use a lube plate that is a maximum of 3/16…

I attached a diagram and instructions on where and how often to grease the Demco Hijacker part #DM6077 that you have. It's recommended that you use white lithium grease like the part #L11354 for a cartridge for a grease gun.

For your 2021 Ford F-250 FX4 Crew Cab Short Bed with the 6.7L Turbo Diesel towing a 5th wheel weighing 14000lbs I recommend going with the SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs - 2 Piece - Rear Axle #SSR-128-40-2 you were looking at. The reason for…

The Timbren Suspension Enhancement #TFRTT350J has a maximum capacity of 8,000lbs and installs directly to your frame with no drilling required. Whereas, the SumoSprings Rebel #SSR-128-40-2 have a maximum capacity of 3,000lbs at 50 percent…

I have two good options for your 2020 Ford F-350 Dually that does not have the jounce bumper stops present. The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs part #SSR-127-47 are designed to give 1,500 lbs. of load leveling support and the SumoSprings Solo…

Thank you for the pictures and number information. I was able to determine that you have the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider #DM8550024 and yes, the Replacement Head for Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #DM6081 is the correct…