How to Remove B&W and Reese Gooseneck Hitch Balls for OEM Puck Systems

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Cómo desenganchar está bola de la camioneta How to unhook this ball from the truck

asked by: Wilder

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Expert Reply:

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 remove the hitch ball from the Reese Elite Series Pop-In Ball Kit # RP30137 you'll need to pop up and rotate that black piece in the top of the hitch ball. This retracts the ball bearings for this setup so you can remove the hitch ball.

Attached are some review videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Release Lever for B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit
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Release Position for Reese OEM Gooseneck Hitch Ball
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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

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…

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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

You can replace the Lippert Rhino pin box on your Brinkley 5th wheel. The right one though is going to depend on the pin weight of your trailer. Here are the options that will work to replace the Lippert Rhino: - Pin Weight of 1,500 lbs - 3,500 lbs:…

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Answer 10

The best way to prevent any clearance issues with your 2022 KZ Durango Gold G356RLQ and your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with 6-1/2' bed and factory puck system is by using the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch #DM79GV. This hitch slides back and…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

Yes, since the Gen-Y Hitch Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Ford OEM Puck Systems #GY43XR has a 5" offset it will place the pin weight 2-1/2" behind the current center of your gooseneck hitch ball. This does means the front axle will be prone to…

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