Are the Front and Rear Puck Locations Different Sizes on a 2017 Ram 3500 With OEM Puck System
Question:
You have GOT to be kidding me! They actually designed a difference between the front and the back pucks???? That is just plain DUMB. I intended to use 4 of the loops as HD tiedowns. Now what? Anyone make loops for the other 2 positions?
asked by: Otis A
Expert Reply:
I contacted both Curt and Reese who both confirmed that there is a difference between the front and back puck sizes on your 2017 Ram 3500. This means that the safety chain loops that come with the Curt # C60618 and the Reese # RP30140 will only be compatible with the rear pucks as that is where Ram recommends anchoring the safety chains.
We do have the Erickson Retractable Tie-Down Anchors for Truck Bed Stake Pockets # EM01003 and the Putco Push-Up Tie-Downs for Front and Rear Truck Bed Stake Pockets # P99901 that you can use for additional tie-down points in your 2017 Ram 3500. Either of these options have a 1,000 lbs weight capacity. Since there are no options to utilize the front 2 puck positions as anchor points this is will be your next best option.
I have attached some demonstration videos for you to review.
Products Referenced in This Question
Erickson Retractable Tie-Down Anchors for Truck Bed Stake Pockets - 1,000 lbs - Qty 2
- Truck Bed Tie Downs
- Tie Down Anchors
- Stake Pocket Application
- 1000 lbs
- No-Drill Application
- Erickson
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Putco Push-Up Tie-Downs for Front and Rear Truck Bed Stake Pockets - Universal Fit - 1 Pair
- Truck Bed Tie Downs
- Tie Down Anchors
- Stake Pocket Application
- 1000 lbs
- No-Drill Application
- Putco
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Reese Elite Series Pop-In Ball Kit for Ram Under-Bed Gooseneck Hitch
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Removable Ball - Stores in Truck
- In Bed Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- Reese
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loops Kit for Ram Underbed Gooseneck Hitch - 30K
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Manual Ball Removal
- Removable Ball - Stores in Truck
- In Bed Release
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- CURT
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