Recommended Gooseneck Hitch Ball for a 2025 GMC Sierra 2500 Factory Puck System

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There seems to be some conflicting information about this item. Can the Curt Pop-In Ball part # C60601 work in a 2025 GMC 2500 factory puck system?

asked by: Jared

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It can not Jared. For the puck system in your 2025 GMC Sierra 2500, you'll need the Curt Pop-In Ball item # C60627. The diameters of the Ram and GM pucks and gooseneck ball are slightly different. If you use the Curt C60601 for Ram trucks on your Sierra, the locking mechanism won't engaged properly and it'll be loose.

We also have the Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loop Kit item # C38CR. This kit includes the hitch ball and the safety chain loops.

What kind of trailer are you pulling?

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expert reply by: Jerred H

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Jared

4/18/2026

What I’m really looking for is a Ball to replace the factory ball that came with my factory puck system in my 2025 GMC 2500 that is shorter than the factory Ball. My truck is a little bit too tall for my current gooseneck set up and if I could shorten the ball by an inch or an inch and a half I think that would make it perfectly level. Any ideas?

Jerred H.

4/18/2026

@Jared I do not have a shorter gooseneck ball for the GM puck system. The top of the Curt item # C60627 sits right at 5-1/8" above the bed. The other options only get taller. If you could give me some measurements or part numbers off of your gooseneck tube, I can see if we have a shorter coupler.

Jared

4/18/2026

@JerredH I have the Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter. I have it pushed in as far as it goes so I can’t make it any shorter. I added 2” to my fifth wheel suspension and that helped but I’m not level yet.

Jerred H.

4/18/2026

@Jared Yeah, I can't do anything with the Ranch adapter height. How did you raise your 5th wheel trailer? If you did an axle flip you can also install the Correct Track Trailer Alignment and Lift Kit item # RR55QX. These brackets attach to your spring hangers and move the attachment point for the leaf springs down 2-1/4". This lifts your trailer up a corresponding amount.

Answer 1

Welcome back Ronald. I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble installing this #GY55XR. If I were there with you, I'd recommend going the wire brush route first. Just gently clearing any surface rust or debris that could be hindering the…

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Answer 2

Hi David, between the two, I’d go with the Gen-Y setup for your 2025 GMC Sierra 3500 crew cab short bed. Unless I’m misunderstanding what you’re looking at, Curt doesn’t offer an offset gooseneck ball for the factory puck system on your particular…

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Answer 3

Thanks for the information Rick! I can't give you 100% yes on height clearance but I can give you the specs on the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item #GY48FR so you can take some quick measurements that will answer…

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Answer 4

Thanks for the picture and information Charles! The Gen-Y Hitch Nomad item #GY37ND and item #GY72SB will indeed replace the factory Rhino pin box on your Grand Design. The difference between the Gen-Y Hitch Nomad item #GY37ND and the Gen-Y Hitch…

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Answer 5

We sure do Dustin! To add an offset gooseneck ball to the puck system on your 2024 Silverado 2500, you'll want the Gen-Y Hitch Gooseneck Trailer Hitch item #GY55XR. This 2-5/16" gooseneck ball has a 5" offset. It's going to attach…

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Answer 6

Hey Mark, the only real downside to an offset ball like the Gen-Y part #GY43XR is going to be that it costs more typically and it would take up more room when stored compared to a non-offset ball like the #C38CR. The handling and weight carrying…

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Answer 7

Since you're talking about an offset ball and don't want a slider it sounds like you have the 2024 Sierra 3500 short bed. Even with the offset you aren't going to be able to make a full 90 degree turn. I'm also not sure what your…

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Answer 8

Ok so in order to determine the correct height setting for your 5th wheel and your GMC Sierra 3500, you'd need to level your setup and measure from the ground to the bottom of the pin box and choose a height setting that gives you the most level…

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Answer 9

Hey Greg! I see you already picked up the safety chains #GY49GR, Gen-Y Hitch Gooseneck Trailer Hitch #GY55XR (designed for the short bed), and safety chain loops #C60691. This is everything you need aside from the actual Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to…

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Answer 10

Hey Scott! Clearance is a concern with the 6-3/4' bed. More than likely you can use the MORryde GooseTech 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box #MR97MV with the Gen-Y Hitch Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for GM OEM Puck Systems - 5" Offset #GY55XR. To…

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Answer 11

There are a few differences between the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit #BWGNXA2061 and the Curt Ball and Safety Chain Kit #C38CR for your 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 (8-foot bed with OEM prep). Apart from the 38k pound capacity of the Curt and the 30k…

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Answer 12

The best way to prevent any clearance issues with your 2022 KZ Durango Gold G356RLQ and your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with 6-1/2' bed and factory puck system is by using the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch #DM79GV. This hitch slides back and…

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