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According to the DrawTite webpage, the custom mounting brackets part number is the same for the 2005-2007 as well as the 2008. These are for a 250/350 pickup, NOT A CHASSIS CAB. Part Number 50049. Check the link below.
Reese show the same information.... same bracket for the 05-07 & 08. I'm excited that they offer this option now. The didn't when I installed my last hitch...... I'm going for the Reese 18K signature series this this time with the underbed rail system!
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2008, F-250, FX4, Crew Cab, Short Bed, Oxford White w/ black interior, Dual Alternators, Sat. Navigation & Radio, Overhead DVD System, ESOF, Solid Rear Window, 3.73 Limited Slip, Upfitter Switches, Tow Command System w/ Power Scope Mirrors, Power Seats, and the Reverse Aid Sensor - Edge Insight Monitor, 2.5" Donahoe Racing Lift Kit, Fox 2.0" Piggy-Back Shocks, KMC Beadlocks w/ 35" Toyo M/T's, MBRP DPF back exhaust, Recon mirror lights, Fitch Fuel Catalyst, Randy Ellis Design Light Bar, Line-X, MotoBar, Gentex Temp/Direction Mirror
I mayv be wrong, but it is my understanding that the frame from the rear of the cab is the same for the F-350 and F-450. That way, no changes are needed for the hitch.
The frame is wider from the cab forward for the F-450.
For those that have installed the Reese Underbed rails on a Ford, how difficult did you find it to be? Did you loosen the bed or bend the metal work to get the rails underneath? By the installation directions I see you can do either. If you had to do it all over again, would you get them and install the same way?
I will be installing on my 2008 F350 and bet I will be pretty nervous when I have to drill those 4 holes.
Thanks,
Getrdun
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Getrdun (aka Chad)
U.S. Navy, Stationed in CA but still call South Dakota home
Retire 2008
2008 F-350 King Ranch DRW, Tow Boss, 4x4, Navigation, DVD, Oxford White, (i.e. everything but sunroof) (mine on Mar 6)
I haven't installed one yet... but I plan on removing the bed from the truck and installing the rails.... while the bed is off I'm going to "harpoon mod" it. Then they have a pointed bolt that you run up from the mount to mark the bed for drilling..... should be pretty straight forward.
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2008, F-250, FX4, Crew Cab, Short Bed, Oxford White w/ black interior, Dual Alternators, Sat. Navigation & Radio, Overhead DVD System, ESOF, Solid Rear Window, 3.73 Limited Slip, Upfitter Switches, Tow Command System w/ Power Scope Mirrors, Power Seats, and the Reverse Aid Sensor - Edge Insight Monitor, 2.5" Donahoe Racing Lift Kit, Fox 2.0" Piggy-Back Shocks, KMC Beadlocks w/ 35" Toyo M/T's, MBRP DPF back exhaust, Recon mirror lights, Fitch Fuel Catalyst, Randy Ellis Design Light Bar, Line-X, MotoBar, Gentex Temp/Direction Mirror
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