Which Gen-Y Offset Gooseneck Ball Fits 2024 Ram 2500 Short Bed with OEM Pucks
Question:
I recently purchased a 2024 RAM 2500 short bed. I am switching my trailer pin box to a Gen-Y Gooseneck 4.5k. How do I determine if I need a 4inch or 5inch extension ball? There is a big difference in cost between this 4inch one and Gen-Ys 5inch one with the rear support bar. Also, why does our item19308 5inch offset ball not work with Gen-Y? The ball size is the same as the others that do work with it. Glenn
asked by: Glenn A
Expert Reply:
Hey Glenn, for the 2024 Ram 2500 Gen-Y only makes the 5 inch offset hitch ball for the OEM pucks with the part # GY83XR. There isn't a 4 inch version available as well but even if there was the 5 inch offset would be better since you'd get just a little more turning clearance.
The # 19308 doesn't work because it was designed to fit a different gooseneck hitch so it wouldn't fit.
Products Referenced in This Question
5" Offset Ball for Hide-A-Goose Gooseneck Trailer Hitches
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Gooseneck Hitch Ball
- Hide-A-Goose Ball
- Puck System
- 5 Inch Offset
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Draw-Tite
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Gen-Y Hitch Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Dodge Ram OEM Puck Systems - 5" Offset - 25,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Gooseneck Hitch Ball
- Puck System
- Standard Ball
- 5 Inch Offset
- Powder-Coated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Gen-Y Hitch
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Glenn A.
4/15/2024
Can you explain to me how a ball that is the same size as the rest isn’t universally usable for various gooseneck pin boxes that require that size ball? This makes no sense to me. It’s like saying a flathead screwdriver isn’t compatable with a certain brand flathead screw.