5th wheel prep package
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The B&W OEM kit is a bit cleaner, but also a little more money. Depends on how often you plan to take the ball out. I got the GM/Ford kit by Curt and didn't think about the B&W until after the fact. I don't remove the ball and anchors often, so either is fine for my use.
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Laughing Gas
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The B&W OEM kit is a bit cleaner, but also a little more money. Depends on how often you plan to take the ball out. I got the GM/Ford kit by Curt and didn't think about the B&W until after the fact. I don't remove the ball and anchors often, so either is fine for my use.
I wonder if that ball is compatible with fords factory setup?
If so, all i would need are 2 pucks.
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Yeah, it stinks that you can't use it for a new truck with OEM setup.
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I just ordered the factory ball kit, comes in a nice box that fits in the console comfortably, you would almost think they're designed for each other.
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Laughing Gas
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I’m guessing there is a lever on the driver wheel well to lock the ball in?
Laughing Gas
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No, the handle on the ball is what locks it in place.
Pretty easy to see how it works in the Amazon pictures.
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You can get the B&W for OEM prep. They have that nice fold down handle to lock the ball in place.
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Laughing Gas
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Sorry. I just looked closer at the Amazon link that you posted. It looks like that ball has a little ball detent that keeps the ball from popping out.
On the one I had installed in my truck there’s a little lever under the driver wheel well that I have to pull out and push to the side to remove the pen that goes through the ball shaft.