Availability Of Reese Gooseneck Ball 30550 That Goes With 30556 Snap Ring

Updated 06/11/2025 | Published 06/06/2025

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Replacement Snap Ring for the Replacement Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Ball with 2-5/16" Diameter

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$7.85

Curt Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Fifth Wheel Rails - 3" Offset - 25,000 lbs

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$193.86

Question:

I am looking for the replacement ball that goes with this snap ring, Replacement Snap Ring for the Replacement Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Ball with 2-5/16 Diameter

asked by: Kurt S

Expert Reply:

Hello Kurt, thanks for reaching out. The part you are looking for is the Draw-Tite 30550 and sadly, this part has been discontinued. We sold our last one back in 2009, so it has been unavailable for quite some time. At this point the only solution I can offer would be a whole new gooseneck rail adapter like the Curt Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Fifth Wheel Rails # 16055.

expert reply by: Jesse M

Curt Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Fifth Wheel Rails # 16055
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Kurt

6/11/2025

Here is the hitch I am looking for the 2 5/16 ball for. Reese 58079 "The Goose" Gooseneck Hitch - 25K

Jesse M.

6/11/2025

@Kurt Yes that would be the Reese part 30550 but this was discontinued back in 2009 and is no longer available. Unless you can find one secondhand somehow, there is no way to get one.

Kurt

6/11/2025

@JesseM this is interesting as i just bought this a year ago. What do you carry that will replace the whole assembly?

Jesse M.

6/11/2025

@Kurt The whole assembly the Reese 58079 was available more recently, just Reese has not sold the replacement ball for a long time. The # 58079 actually shows an extended backorder currently, so they may be making a comeback at some point. Either way, our most cost-effective option for a replacement is the Curt Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Fifth Wheel Rails # 16055. There are several other adapters that can work in place of the Reese 30550, but the Curt I mentioned is the best value. It will replace the whole assembly and give you a 25K rated gooseneck ball in your bed. It also has a 3" offset to help with turning clearance.