How Can I Get a 3" Gooseneck Ball on My 2024 Ram 5500 Rated for 40,000 Pounds?
Updated 11/25/2025 | Published 11/23/2025
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Hey folks, Im looking for a gooseneck plate for a 2024 Ram 5500. I need to be able to pull a 40k with a 3 ball, but being able to change out for a smaller standard 2 5/16 would be really really nice. Unless theres a capable adapter to go from 3 to 2 5/16. Open to suggestions, thank you!
asked by: Jason H
Expert Reply:
Hello Jason,
I have a solution for you, but I don’t know of any hitch plates that allow you to change out the ball.
You’ll want to go with the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks # BWGNRK1500. When you look at the product page, you’ll see it’s rated for 30K, that’s just the ball rating. My contact at B&W confirmed that the overall weight capacity depends on the fabrication, so make sure you have a great welder do the job to ensure it can handle the 40K you need.
You can then swap out the 2 5/16" ball for the 3" B&W gooseneck ball # BWGNXA2025, which is rated for 40K. I also added an install picture that shows an example done on a frame instead of a flatbed.
What kind of trailer are you hauling that’s 40K? Heavy equipment for work?
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Jason H.
11/24/2025
Hi Kate, thanks for this! Any gooseneck rated for 40k will be a 3" ball. Starting up a hotshot business, and I want to be able to maximize the weight I can handle. Also, I think it's generally better to have more capacity and not use it, than to run close to the actual ratings. It gives a sort of safety buffer. Thanks again!