Is Removing Rear Shock on 2024 Ford F-350 an Issue With B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch
Updated 05/14/2025 | Published 10/17/2024
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2024 f350 8 foot bed no hitch prep I've read reports that this hitch will restrict the shock removal. Is this true or has a revision been made to correct the design ?
asked by: Michael A
Expert Reply:
Hey Michael,
Really good question, and I reached out to B&W for you, who said there will not be an issue removing the rear shock on your 2024 Ford F-350 with the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit # BW73FR.
This is in line with what I have heard, which are that the issues with the rear shock removal were for earlier model year F-350's, up to 2022. The # BW73FR is for the 2023+ model years, and we haven't had a single report of this issue with this hitch.
So that's good news if you were looking to add this hitch to your truck. And in the interest of being thorough, I wanted to mention that if you also need a gooseneck wiring harness, the correct part for your '24 F-350 is the 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness for Aluminum Truck Beds # 50-97-410-010.
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Brian
5/9/2025
Kyle, I just found out today that I can't remove the passenger side rear shock due to a prior installation of a BW underbed gooseneck hitch on my 2018 F450. Absolutely ridiculous. I'm looking for another brand of underbed hitch manufacture I can switch to which will not have such a glaring problem. Thanks for your help! Brian