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Old 02-17-2011, 09:00 AM   #13
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I just spent some time helping a friend that sold his 2004 2500 Chevy short box for a 2011 HD Chevy long box. I warned him of the higher bed issue with his 5th wheel, but he was sure there would be no problem. There was a huge problem. When hooked up less than 2 inches clearance. We moved the hitch to the highest position allowable, not enough clearance yet, so we dropped the pin box too. Now he has approx 5 to 6 inches when sitting on level ground. Trailer is slightly nose high by 2 inches. He does not want to do anything with the trailer axles so he now has what he has. He is extremely happy with the truck, unhappy that the dealer told him that the extra height would not matter as the truck would squat when the pin weight was installed. Didn't happen, his pin weight is 2,700lbs and the truck didn't move.
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