What Causes Curt Factory Ford Pop-In Hitch Ball To Get Stuck
Question:
Purchased 2/2017. Ball worked fine as long as I removed it after every use. I left it installed in the truck for a month or so and found I could not remove the ball. Been stuck for 2 to 3 months. Any recommendations on how to get it to release.
asked by: Jack M
Expert Reply:
The issue you are having with the gooseneck hitch ball getting stuck in the trailer hitch after sitting is pretty common, especially with the factory pop-in hitch balls that have the latch in the top like the Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loop Kit part # C60692. The reason for this is because you can't get much leverage/force to remove it due to the latching mechanism.
In regards to removal, the basics like tapping it with a hammer to free the rust/dirt, applying lubrication, and applying heat are the go to and there's not much else besides elbow grease. I really must recommend you take the hitch ball out each time after use but if you are going to leave it in the truck bed then go with the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit part # BWGNXA2061 which has a larger handle that you can really get some leverage on. As always, pre-greasing will be your friend for removal.
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B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit for Ford, GM, Chevy, and Nissan Titan XD Underbed Gooseneck Hitch
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Truck
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Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loop Kit for GM/Chevy/Ford/Nissan Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch - 30K
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Truck
- In Bed Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- CURT
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