Tip for Removing Difficult Pin that Holds Gooseneck Hitch Ball

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I have used WD40 and have gotten the pin to move but it will not pull all the way out. I have tried everything. The pin moves great up until a point and then does not move anymore. Any help would be great.

asked by: Chris

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Have you tried putting some of the pin weight of the trailer on the hitch ball when you try to remove the pin that holds the ball? Sometimes doing that allows it to free up. You can also try the opposite direction where you use the gooseneck coupler to pull up on the ball with the trailer jacks.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I spoke with my contact at Convert-A-Ball regarding the Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler #CG referenced in your question. She said they do not have a specific year range as to the expected lifespan of the polyurethane bushings but she said…

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Answer 2

I recommend changing the hitch ball out every 3 years. Hitch balls are really inexpensive. Rust normally gets into the tread and nut, and under the base of the ball flange. When the hitch ball is not in use you should use a tow ball cover. When the…

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Answer 3

The Replacement Hitch Ball for B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Hitches #BWGNXA2000 will fit if your 2018 Ram 3500 Dually has the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch #BWGNRK1314. This is very easy to determine because the…

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Answer 4

It seems like this could be more of an issue with your coupler than your B&W Gooseneck Hitch #BWGNRK1111 itself, since that's what grabs the ball. Check the coupler to make sure it's operating correctly. You should also inspect the ball…

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Answer 5

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 6

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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Hey Eric, the Curt Multi-Fit Ball Kit w/ 4" Offset for Chevy/Ford/GMC/Nissan Underbed Gooseneck Hitch #C68ZV is not going to work with your Ram, unfortunately. This one is only going to work for select YMM (Year Make Model) Ford 250-450s, GMC…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

Yes, it will! The 5" Offset Gen-Y Hitch Gooseneck Trailer Hitch item #GY43XR is specially designed to work with the Ford factory puck system. It will push the connection point for the gooseball and your cattle trailer back 5" towards your…

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Answer 10

The one really big downside to gooseneck towing is that there isn't a great solution for short bed truck clearance unlike fifth wheel towing. With fifth wheel hitches you can use a slider hitch and have the clearance issue handled. With gooseneck…

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Answer 11

Reese has a gooseneck ball that fits the OEM pucks of your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with the part #RP23FR but this doesn't have any rise built into it. The ball you mentioned does not fit your truck.

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Answer 12

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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