What Year Did The Chevrolet/GMC OEM Prep/Puck System Change For The Silverado/Sierra HD Trucks?

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Are 2016-2019 puck systems different than 2020 ? Ive seen some advertising fits 2016 to 2020,most 2016 to 2019

asked by: Curt

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Yes, the puck system used on the 2016-2019 Chevy/GMC trucks is different than the pucks used on the 2020 and newer trucks. So you would need a 5th wheel like the B&W Companion # BWRVK3710 for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with an 8' Bed. If you are looking at a Gooseneck Ball # BWGNXA2061 this will fit both the 2016-2019, and newer trucks since the size of the mounts didn't change. It was only their position and spread that changed due to frame changes.

expert reply by: Bud M

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John T.

2/14/2024

Just another quick question. Is the 2024 Chevy pick system different from the ford pick system

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Bud M.

2/16/2024

@JohnT Yes, the factory puck system on your 2024 Chevrolet Silverado is going to be different from the Ford. While the Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNXA2061 will fit both the Chevrolet and Ford system because they use the same diameter holes the outer holes for the 5TH Wheel # BWRVK3710 are going to be spaced differently.

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Adam

12/1/2024

@BudM is there a conversion Kit if I had a hitch that fits a 2024 to allow someone with a 2016 to use it both GM

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Tim

6/14/2025

@BudM are you sure? Because Curt sells an adapter system that it claims works for Chevy (newer than 2020) and Ford.

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Answer 1

Hey Jerry, GM moved the placement of their puck systems starting with 2020 models so you are correct that the pucks would have the hitch not sit directly over the axle. GM did the math and made sure that this placement wouldn't adversely affect…

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Answer 2

Hey Daniel, I actually would disagree with your sales guy on whether you need a sliding hitch or not. The short bed of your 2025 Chevy Silverado 3500 is actually one of the longest "short" beds made so that adds turning clearance. Your…

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Answer 3

Hey Steven, you can't go wrong with the B and W Companion hitch part #BWRVK3710. It fits directly to the OEM pucks of your 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 and will give you what most consider to be the best hitch around due to how well it's made, how…

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Answer 4

Hey Doug, you did you homework and I have good news! Yes you can use the fixed hitch version of the B and W Companion part #BWRVK3710 with your 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500HD because your trailer has a tapered nose which was designed basically for short…

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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 Heath, thanks for reaching out! The Curt A20 #C55DR and the B&W Companion #BWRVK3670 you're looking at are both excellent 5th wheel hitches, but I have to go with the Companion in this case simple because it is more robust and has a…

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Answer 7

As far as height adjustability and weight capacities the Curt Q20 #C16130 and the Curt A20 #C16140 are identical. They both have a Gross Towing Weight of 20,000 lbs, a Vertical Load Limit of 5,000 lbs, and a height range of 13-17 inches. When it…

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Answer 8

The factory prep package or pucks are not the same between Ram, GM and Ford. The spacing is all different which means you cannot use a 5th wheel hitch for Ram pucks on a GM with pucks. Take the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for example which is…

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Answer 9

Hey David, I checked out pictures of a 2025 Eagle SLE 24MLE online and it looks like it has an extended pin box and a tapered nose so you would be able to get away with a fixed hitch and still have great turning clearance with it and your 2024 Chevy…

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Answer 10

You can put air bags in your 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD with the mono leaf spring because they install to the side of the spring, so there won't be any interference, and these will definitely be the best way to get rid of squat. What you can use is…

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Answer 11

Yes, you can use a fixed fifth wheel hitch in the pucks of your short bed 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500. I checked with B&W, the manufacturers of the outstanding B&W Companion hitches, and found out the puck spacing of the Sliding B&W…

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Answer 12

Hello Ruthann, thanks for getting in touch. So I have bad new and good news for you. The bad news is that you will need a new 5th wheel hitch base for your new 2024 GMC 2500 with the puck system. The good news is you do not need to buy a whole new…

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