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Old 07-08-2014, 05:20 PM   #1
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Help! New truck too high for 5'ver!

I just got a 2014 Ram 2500 4wd. It sits a few inches higher than my Ol' Ford. The bed rails are about even with the 5'ver bottom now. I need to raise it up to get my clearance. Click image for larger version

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ID:	57645I'm not married to this trailer so it did not alter my choice in buying the truck. So anybody got any ideas on gaining a few in inches or do I need to trade the trailer in? I have tandem torsion axles.


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Old 07-08-2014, 05:24 PM   #2
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How about lowering the truck? I think all Dodge trucks sit too high.

You can buy riser kits for the 5er or make your own.
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Old 07-08-2014, 05:25 PM   #3
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Are the landing legs extended all the way?

The 2500 will squat some when you are hooked up.
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Old 07-08-2014, 05:43 PM   #4
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The landing legs aren't out all the way but it is sitting level.

I was thinking a 4" lift to the trailer since I was counting on the truck squatting some.


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Are the landing legs extended all the way?

The 2500 will squat some when you are hooked up.
I think he is referring to towing with the truck sitting so high, not hooking up.
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Old 07-08-2014, 06:11 PM   #6
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Let some air out of the tires... LOL
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Old 07-08-2014, 06:14 PM   #7
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When my trailer is level my truck wont fit under it either.
Once hooked up its fine.
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Old 07-08-2014, 07:24 PM   #8
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so if you hook it up how does it look
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Old 07-08-2014, 07:28 PM   #9
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Such as.
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well yeah, but was asking the OP. I don't think most people could back under there trailers if it was level
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See how much squat you get hooking up. Then look at Torflex lift kits.
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well yeah, but was asking the OP. I don't think most people could back under there trailers if it was level
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Old 07-08-2014, 08:34 PM   #13
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My truck has the factory fifth wheel package so I need to get the new rail kit.

I got a few days because I have take my week-old truck into the shop tomorrow because I rolled the back window down and it won't rollback up!! EERRGGGHHHHH!!!


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Old 07-08-2014, 08:49 PM   #14
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Have you cheked out the Cummins diesel forum yet? Lots of good info there. Quite a few members are leveling their trucks. Maybe that would help. I just had to have a 10.5'' drop bracket fabbed up so I could get my Windjammer to sit level. The new Rams are a beast.
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How about lowering the truck? I think all Dodge trucks sit too high.

You can buy riser kits for the 5er or make your own.

They sit high so when loaded there level or close to it. I appreciate that myself.
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Old 07-09-2014, 05:49 PM   #16
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I ordered my Reese Rail kit adapter for the truck last night. Be here in a week. Will get it on, hook it up, and go from there.


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Just an update. When I ordered the adapter, a couple days later I got an email saying it was on back order and will be here by the end of July. I emailed them yesterday and now they said Reese has pushed their delivery dates to mid to late August.


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Just an update. When I ordered the adapter, a couple days later I got an email saying it was on back order and will be here by the end of July. I emailed them yesterday and now they said Reese has pushed their delivery dates to mid to late August.


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I'm partial to B&W...made in USA too. I'd be surprised if they would be on backorder. B & W Trailer Hitches | Trailer, Tow & Truck Hitches
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I'm partial to B&W...made in USA too. I'd be surprised if they would be on backorder. B & W Trailer Hitches | Trailer, Tow & Truck Hitches

Do they make a base plate adapter? I think the only guys that make it are Reese and Mopar. I have the actual hitch--a Husky slider. I've been pleased with it so far.
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Do they make a base plate adapter? I think the only guys that make it are Reese and Mopar. I have the actual hitch--a Husky slider. I've been pleased with it so far.
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Don't know the answer to that. Call them on Monday. I've talked to them a couple of times and they are always more than willing to help.
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