Which Offset Gooseneck Ball for Ram 3500 Short Bed Towing Trailer with Curt Helux Pin Box
Updated 06/08/2026 | Published 05/26/2026
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Alliance Avenue 32RLS FW with Curt Helux gooseneck pinbox, towing with Ram 3500 shortbed crew cab. Currently have standard Curt gooseball, with 6-3/4 rise from truck bed. Goal is increasing cab clearance I had a contact issue. Gen-Y offset ball or Curt offset? Curt rocker ball is interesting, but I am concerned about increased rise. The current 6-3/4 is pretty good, with a few inches of tailgate clearance. Guidance on best fit for an offset for my equipment appreciated - thank you
asked by: Jeffrey M
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Hey Jeffrey, I would recommend going with the Curt Offset Gooseneck ball part # C68ZV as this will give you 4 inches of additional offset like you are wanting and doesn't change the height of the ball like the Rockerball version part # C78ZV does. Plus you have a cushioned gooseneck pin box already and using a cushioned ball with a cushioned hitch doesn't always work out like you'd hope. How do you like the Helux pin box?
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Curt RockerBall Multi-Fit Ball Kit w/ 4" Offset for Factory Gooseneck Hitches - 30K
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Above the Bed
- Fixed Offset Ball
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Built-In Loop
- CURT
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6/3/2026
Thank you. I have ordered the Curt offset gooseneck ball. Good point, cushioned on pin box and ball may not be the best. I do like the Helux pin box. Very excellent!