Does the B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch interfere with Removing the Rear Shock on Ford F-250/350?
Updated 07/02/2026 | Published 06/28/2026
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I have a 2026 f250 and I am looking at a bandw turnover ball gooseneck hitch for it. I have heard that the newer bandw hitches have a modified bracket where I can more easily change out the rear shocks with ease compared to the older models of the hitch. If true, is the model hitch you sell have the newer version. My older truck was a 2019 f250 and I had to partially take the hitch apart so I could change the shock out. Thanks for your help.
asked by: Curtis T
Expert Reply:
Great question Curtis, thanks for asking!
Yes, the B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch for the 2023-2026 Ford F 250/F-350 # BW73FR that we sell is the current production version from B&W.
We actually checked with B&W regarding the rear shock clearance on the newer Super Duty trucks and they confirmed that there will be no issue removing the rear shocks with this hitch installed. You should not have to partially disassemble the hitch like you did on your 2019 F250.
What are you typically towing with the F250?
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Ron B.
7/2/2026
First off, Its a solid made product. I installed it in the winter, very cold, by myself and no lift. It sucked. I recommend getting access to someone's lift and you need a buddy to assist holding the unit in place as you seat the bolts and begin to tighten. It was all of 6 hours too, but that might have been because i was on my back. So its not impossible to do yourself, but it sucked.