Where Does Hole in Bed of 2017 Chevy Silverado 5-1/2 ft Bed Get Drilled for B and W Gooseneck
Question:
I have a 2017 chevy Silverado 1500 with the short bed 5’ 9” is the hole located the same location as the standard bed. I understand long before is different but wanted to double check on the shorter short bed before I drill a hole. It’s the BandW hitch Thank you
asked by: Josh
Expert Reply:
Yes, when installing the B and W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch part t# BWGNRK1057 in the bed of your 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 you'd use the same dimension for where the hitch ball gets drilled as the 6-1/2 foot bed which is 44-1/8 inches from the rear of the truck bed edge.
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B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- B and W
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Curt Double Lock, Flip and Store Underbed Gooseneck Hitch w/ Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Hitch
- Wheel Well Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- CURT
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