I am not sure what it will take to install this kit some have mentioned that i may need to lift the bed of the truck.
Ram puck system installation.
I followed the directions for the install and all went well.
It is designed to fit the puck system in select model years of the.
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This was discussed on a few other threads but i wanted to start a new thread here.
I also received the mopar m25 5th wheel hitch with my truck.
Other brands have their mounting posts in fixed positions on the hitch base.
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P the curt oem puck system 5th wheel slider adapter for ram pickups combines the functionality of a curt 5th wheel roller with the strength and convenience of ram s truck bed puck system.
There are some underbed mounted fifth wheel hitch install kits but as of right now none of them install a puck system.
The factory puck system that was available for your 2017 ram 2500 is integrated into the frame and cannot be installed as an aftermarket part.
All of the ram parts you receive will be brand new oem parts direct from our official ram dealer to you.
The main feature of an oe puck mounting system are the mounting posts that install into the truck bed hard points pucks.
On my new 2020 ram 3500 i have the factory puck system.
These newer ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a specialized 5th wheel hitch such as the b w bwrvk3600 or the curt c16545 16021.
The ram oem 5th wheel puck system shown in the linked photo and article was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind.
The adapter is designed to securely mount a curt 5th wheel roller and hitch head into the bed of your ram truck using the oem puck system.
To install you will need to raise the bed off the frame.
This will allow me to install the oem fifth wheel prep mounts and plastic circular covers on the frame and in the bed on my new 3500.
I removed the hitch to use the truck bed and it was tight but removed with out tools or pry bar.