Where Is Ball Center Located in Bed of 2025 Chevy Silverado to Install B and W Turnoverball
Updated 02/24/2026 | Published 02/23/2026
Question:
Is the hole on the 5th wheel hitch, kingpin with b and W standard rails more over the axel centerline, compared to if I buy the b and w gooseneck turn over? this is for a 2025 chevy Duramax 2500hd, I know the ball location is back behind the axel about 6-7 inches with the turn over, so just wondering if its the same with standard rails and kingpin location? or is it more over the axel with standard rails and hitch?
asked by: Aaron
Expert Reply:
Hey Aaron, where did you see that the B and W Turnoverball that fits your 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 has the hitch jaw center that far behind the rear axle? I checked the install instructions for the # BW45SR that fits your truck and the ball center will be 45-5/16 inches from rear edge of truck bed if it's a long bed or 37-1/8 inches if it's a short bed.
6 to 7 inches behind the rear axle of the truck would be too far back and would unweight the front axle which would cause issues.
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B&W Companion Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Turnoverball for Chevy/GMC - Dual Jaw - 20K
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Aaron
2/23/2026
I think u miss understood, what I'm trying to find out is if a standard 5th wheel hitch , say b and w patriot...if the hole for the king pin would be over the axel like normal or would it sit behind the axel like the turn over ball does..i know the new design for ball location was moved back a little.. so just trying to see if there is a significant difference.