Tips for Removing Stuck Gooseneck Hitch Ball

Updated 03/12/2019 | Published 03/11/2019

Question:

I have a 2004 f250 and the hideaway is stuck in the storage position. The pin releases and engages fine but the hitc won’t come out for nothing, what should I do

asked by: Johnathan L

Expert Reply:

The first thing you will need to do is apply liberal amounts of spray lubricant to all of the moving parts that seem stuck. Sometimes it helps to apply some, wait an hour or so and apply more and then do whatever it takes to pry the ball out.

If you can access the bottom of the hitch from underneath the truck bed try hitting it with lubricant from that angle as well. You may also be able to get a decent amount of force applied from here as well to get the hitch out.

The more lube from all angles the better basically. Allowing it to soak in helps a lot too. Using a mallet to give the set up a couple decent whacks will also help get the ball to break free too.

expert reply by: Jameson C