How to Remove the Curt Pop-In Ball # C60601 with Broken Release on a 2016 Ram
Question:
Bought a 2016 ram with this ball in it, however the release is broken on the ball itself and I cant remove it. How do i get this hitch out? Thanks
asked by: Chris S
Expert Reply:
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 mechanism on the Curt Pop-In Ball # C60601.
Please note that if you have left the hitch ball in your gooseneck hitch for a while (5 months or more) without applying grease to it then there could very well be some rust that is built up as well. You need to heavily apply some spray lubricant like WD-40 or our UltraLube Biobased Spray Lubricant to help loosen the hitch ball up. If it is still stuck then apply more lubrcant and try hitting it a few times with a rubber mallet.
Once removed you can just replace it with the same part number. I recommend removing it if there will be prolonged times without use and frequently applying lubricant to it.
Ronnie T.
5/5/2020
I have a ball that I can't get out and I have taken the guts out of it where there's nothing holding the ball bearings in but they still won't release the ball from the hitch how can I get this ball out
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Curt Pop-In Ball for Factory Ford and Ram Underbed Gooseneck Hitches - 2-5/16" Diameter Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Gooseneck Hitch Ball
- Pop-In Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 30000 lbs GTW
- CURT
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Josh D.
6/26/2020
I bought a used 2017 super duty with an 8 foot bed and OEM gooseneck kit with puck holes. I can't get the pop in ball to release when i lift the latch and turn the latch 90 degrees like in the video. the ball itself spins in the hole in the OEM kit and I'm able to turn the latch 180 to 270 degrees when it is in the up position. Is the locking mechanism toast? How do i get this ball out of the OEM hitch to replace it with a new one. I have tried lubricating the heck out of it and no luck. HELP!