Recommended Gooseneck Ball and Safety Chain Loops for the Ram Prep Package

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I need a gooseneck ball for the Ram puck system.

asked by: Steve

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To add a gooseneck ball and safety chain holders to your Ram factory puck system, you will want the Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loop Kit for Ram Underbed Gooseneck Hitch item # C58CR. This kit works with the factory-installed gooseneck hitches on Dodge Rams.

The pop-in ball fits securely in the gooseneck receiver and is easy to insert and remove and the 2 safety-chain hookups attach directly to the pucks built into the gooseneck rails for simple mounting and removal. This all comes in a durable carrying case that is perfect to store inside your truck.

I have linked a review video below along with some pictures to show you what this kit looks like installed and stored.

For just the hitch ball you will want the Curt Pop-In Ball for Chevy/GM, Ford, Nissan, and Ram Underbed Gooseneck Hitch - 2-5/16" - 38K item # C60627.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Recommended Gooseneck Ball and Safety Chain Loops for the Ram Prep Package
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Answer 1

I would be happy to help. On the bottom of the hitch ball will be a plastic or aluminum plug. Remove the plug and you will see a bar inside that is used to hold the bearings in place. You will need to rotate the bar 90 degrees to release the…

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Answer 2

I went out to the warehouse and found that the height of the hitch ball in the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit #BWGNXA2061 for your 2018 GMC Sierra 3500 measured 5-3/4" from the bottom of the platform to the top of the hitch ball. I…

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The Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loop Kit for Chevy, Ford, GM, and Nissan Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch #C60692 does not need to be greased unless the mechanism isn't working properly. A spray penetrating spray grease works well, don't over…

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Answer 4

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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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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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 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

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 9

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 12

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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