Troubleshooting Curt Pop In Ford Gooseneck C60601 that Doesnt Release

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I purchased a removeable gooseneck hitch for the factory installed reciever from you the trip lever moves freely, but it seems the rod is either broken or an internal spring is broken. I called before and your rep referred me to the manufacturer who was not very forth coming. I cannot remove the ball. Mike

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On the bottom of the hitch ball there is a plastic plug. Remove this plug. Using a pliers, manually turn the paddle to allow the retaining balls to retract. If the retaining balls do not retract, spray liberally with penetrating oil. If the retaining balls remain set, force will need to be applied via a hammer to the hitch ball to attempt to jar the retaining balls loose.

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

It sounds like you might have a gooseneck ball like the Curt #C60601. The ball uses 2 large ball bearings to lock it into the collar of the hitch. The best way to proceed is to continue to spray large amounts of lubricant like WD-40 or PB Blaster…

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Answer 3

To remove the hitch ball from the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit #BWGNXA2061 you'll press the lever release prior to rotating the handle up to the "carry" position. This retracts the ball bearings so you can remove the hitch ball. To…

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Answer 4

I can help set your mind at ease about the Curt Ball #C60601. To help you understand why the ball is able to spin I want to tell you what's going on inside the hitch. The way the ball sits in and secures to the underbed system without a pin is by…

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Answer 5

The Reese Goose Boxes like the 20K Air Ride #RP85FR referenced in your question are pin box specific. This means they are designed to replace specific pin box models on the trailer so you will want to first make sure that it will be compatible. This…

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Answer 6

I can definitely confirm the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit #BWGNXA2061 will fit a 2017 Ford F-350 with the OEM Prep Package. That being said, there have been issues with the B&W #BWGNXA2061 installing with the Andersen Gooseneck Adapter…

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Answer 7

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 8

In this case not being able to access the bottom is the issue. There is a rubber cap that when removed will allow you to turn the release mechanism manually. You could open up the bottom cover you mentioned that has the two holes in it to gain access…

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Answer 9

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 10

Square axles normally don't have spring seats like a round axle but do have a hole for the leaf spring bolt to fit into. Take a look at the CE SMITH #CE33201GA-HUB for a visual. The U-bolt mounting kits will have a hole in the center for the…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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