Does the Curt Pop-In Ball C60601 Require Grease on the Shaft that Slides in Hitch

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Besides greasing the ball itself should I grease the shaft with the ball bearings in it?

asked by: Michael J

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I checked with Curt and for the ball portion on the side of the Curt Pop-In Ball for Factory Ford and Ram Underbed Gooseneck Hitches # C60601 they recommend to lube it periodically with silicone spray to prevent rust and corrosion.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loop Kit for Chevy, Ford, GM, and Nissan Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch #C60692 does not need to be greased unless the mechanism isn't working properly. A spray penetrating spray grease works well, don't over…

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Answer 2

Your Curt Pop-In Ball for Factory Ford and Ram Underbed Gooseneck Hitches - 2-5/16" Diameter Ball #C60601 lifts the pin when that lever is lifted. Because that lever is broken off you will need to lift that pin and turn it 90 degrees to release…

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Answer 3

While this is not a super common issue, this has happened before in the past and we do have a couple of solutions you can try to free up your stuck Curt Pop-In Ball for Factory Ford and Ram Underbed Gooseneck Hitches #C60601. If the hitch ball has…

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Answer 4

The safety chains of your 2015 Ram gooseneck factory hitch will install in the two rear pucks that are behind the ball. The two in the front are for if you wanted to install a fifth wheel hitch. The hitch would install in all four of the pucks. For…

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Answer 5

Since the Curt Pop-In Ball for Factory Ford and Ram Underbed Gooseneck Hitches - 2-5/16" Diameter Ball #C60601 you have in your 2018 Ram has been lubricated, I recommend removing the rubber plug you mentioned at the bottom of the ball and…

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Answer 6

I spoke with my contact at Curt who told me that there is an access hole at the bottom of the OEM gooseneck hitch on your 2016 Ram. You are going to look for an aluminum or plastic plug that once removed will allow you to retract the locking…

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Answer 7

For the Curt RockerBall Shock Absorbing Gooseneck Hitch Ball #C67DR, you will want to use a high quality molybdenum-based grease. You will want to grease prior to initial use and once every 3 months or 3,000 miles.

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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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