A SuperHitch can change the rear Outboard tie down your truck needs. Here is how to find out for your exact truck before you buy anything.
Yes, on many truck applications, installing a SuperHitch changes the required rear Outboard tie down part number. It does not happen the same way on every truck, and on some applications the existing tie downs continue to work.
The reliable approach is simple: choose the exact SuperHitch for your truck, then re-run Find Your Fit with the SuperHitch configuration selected and compare the results with the tie downs already installed. Order new tie downs only where the fitment actually changes.
Why a New Hitch Can Change the Rear Tie Down Pair
Rear Outboard tie downs and a rear receiver hitch both mount to structural areas near the rear of the truck frame. When the hitch changes, the space and mounting points available to the rear tie downs can change with it.
Installing a SuperHitch can change:
- Available mounting locations on the frame
- Side-plate geometry
- Shared hardware locations
- The relationship between the hitch and the tie down bracket
- The rear tie down mounting path
Torklift engineers SuperHitch and Torklift Outboard tie downs to work together, and on many applications the SuperHitch includes provisions for Torklift tie downs. That integration is exactly why the rear tie down designed for a factory receiver may not be the right part once a SuperHitch is installed.
What Current Torklift Product Pages Show
The vehicle-specific SuperHitch product pages are your best quick reference, because many of them call out the tie down change directly. The SuperHitch Original 20K product page for part number D1102, for example, notes that upgrading the factory hitch to a SuperHitch changes the rear tie down application and identifies R3505 as the compatible rear tie down for that SuperHitch.
That example applies to that specific SuperHitch application only. R3505 is not a universal SuperHitch rear tie down, and no single rear part number works for every SuperHitch.
The opposite can also be true. For the SuperHitch Magnum 30K application C1213-30, Torklift's product Q&A states that the standard tie downs, C3221 for SRW and C3222 for DRW, still work with the SuperHitch, and notes that this is not typical when upgrading. Between those two examples, the lesson is clear: check the page for your exact SuperHitch part number and confirm with Find Your Fit.
Front Tie Downs: Usually Unaffected
The change in the rear tie down when a SuperHitch is installed does not carry over to the front tie downs. The front tie down will remain the same whether there is a SuperHitch installed or not.
Choose the SuperHitch First, Then Recheck the Rear Tie Down Pair
Order of operations matters here. The rear tie down depends on the hitch, so the hitch decision comes first. Before you start, have these answers ready:
- Which rear tie down part number is installed now?
- Are your current tie downs standard or Talon?
- What receiver is on the truck today: factory, aftermarket, or none?
- Which SuperHitch part number will you install?
- Bed length, cab, SRW or DRW, and model year
Then follow this sequence:
- Identify the exact truck.
- Confirm the exact SuperHitch part number for that truck.
- Re-run Torklift tie down fitment in Find Your Fit using the SuperHitch configuration.
- Confirm the rear pair.
- Compare both results against the tie downs currently installed.
- Order replacements only where the fitment actually changes.
If you are buying a SuperHitch and tie downs at the same time, the same rule applies. Select the SuperHitch configuration in Find Your Fit before choosing the rear pair, so you do not end up with a rear pair matched to a hitch that is about to come off the truck.
When the results come back, you will land in one of three situations. If both pairs match what is installed, keep your tie downs and order only the SuperHitch. If the rear pair changes, order the new rear pair along with the hitch so the camper can be secured as soon as the hitch is installed. If anything about the result is unclear, such as an unfamiliar note or a configuration you cannot find, call Torklift technical support with your truck details and current part numbers before ordering. Planning the tie down change alongside the hitch also keeps your camper off the truck for the shortest time, since the rear tie downs and the hitch share the same area of the frame.
Talon Owners: Look for the SuperHitch-Compatible Talon Rear
If your truck uses Talon Outboard tie downs, use the SuperHitch-compatible Talon rear part number where one is available. Run Find Your Fit with both the SuperHitch configuration and the Talon option selected.
Do not build a Talon part number by adding a letter to a standard rear part number. Torklift's naming does not guarantee that pattern produces the correct Talon application for your truck and hitch. If Find Your Fit does not show a Talon rear for your SuperHitch configuration, contact Torklift technical support before ordering.
SuperHitch Is Not the Same as "Any Aftermarket Hitch"
It is tempting to group all aftermarket receivers together, but Torklift Application Guide notes can distinguish four different rear configurations: factory receiver, SuperHitch, other aftermarket receiver, and no receiver. The correct rear tie down can differ among all four.
If someone tells you a rear tie down "works with aftermarket hitches," confirm which one. A rear pair confirmed for a different aftermarket receiver is not automatically correct for a SuperHitch, and the reverse is also true.
| Configuration change | Can tie down fitment change? | What to recheck | Where to verify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory receiver to SuperHitch | Yes, on many applications | Rear pair; confirm front | Find Your Fit with SuperHitch selected; exact SuperHitch product page |
| No receiver to SuperHitch | Yes, it can | Rear pair; confirm front | Find Your Fit with SuperHitch selected |
| Factory receiver to another aftermarket receiver | Yes, it can | Rear pair | Find Your Fit and Application Guide notes; Torklift technical support |
| Changing to a different SuperHitch part number | Verify | Rear pair for the new hitch | Exact SuperHitch product page and Find Your Fit |
| Standard to Talon with the same hitch | Part numbers change; availability varies | Talon front and rear for your configuration | Find Your Fit with Talon selected |
Key Takeaways
- Installing a SuperHitch can change the required rear Outboard tie down part number on many trucks, but not on every truck.
- Choose the exact SuperHitch first, then re-run Find Your Fit with the SuperHitch configuration for both front and rear.
- Front tie downs are not automatically affected.
- No single rear tie down part number works with every SuperHitch. Product-page examples apply only to their exact application.
- Talon owners should use the SuperHitch-compatible Talon rear where one is available, confirmed in Find Your Fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need new rear tie downs after installing SuperHitch?
On many applications, yes. On some, the existing rear tie downs still work. Re-run Find Your Fit with the SuperHitch configuration selected to know for certain.
Does SuperHitch interfere with Torklift tie downs?
SuperHitch and Torklift tie downs are engineered to work together, but the SuperHitch can change the mounting area a factory-hitch rear tie down used. That is why the rear part number often changes.
Will my old rear tie downs work with SuperHitch?
It depends on the truck and the SuperHitch part number. Compare your installed rear part number with the result Find Your Fit returns for the SuperHitch configuration.
Does SuperHitch change the front tie downs?
Not automatically. The change is mainly at the rear. Still, confirm the front pair in Find Your Fit while you check the rear.
Which rear tie downs work with SuperHitch?
The answer is specific to your truck and SuperHitch part number. Check the exact SuperHitch product page and Find Your Fit rather than relying on a part number from another truck.
Does Talon fitment change with SuperHitch?
It can. Use the SuperHitch-compatible Talon rear part number where available, confirmed in Find Your Fit.
Should I install the hitch before ordering tie downs?
You do not need to install it first, but you should choose the exact SuperHitch first. Then select that configuration in Find Your Fit before ordering the rear pair.
Confirm Your SuperHitch and Tie Down Fitment
Find your exact SuperHitch on Torklift.com, then re-run Find Your Fit with the SuperHitch configuration selected to confirm your front and rear Outboard tie downs. Have your current tie down part numbers handy and call Torklift technical support at 1-800-246-8132 if the results raise any questions.