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RonnieBoggs
Explorer
May 29, 2018

Newbie wants to remove B&W Slider from bed of truck

So I purchased the B&W Slider hitch and had it installed in my Ram 2500 diesel. Now I want to use my bed for hauling drywall, but I cannot figure out how to remove the base. The instructions say to loosen (not remove) the bolt in the center of the base and pull the handle located under the driver side while to release the base. This combination is NOT loosening the hitch base. I must be doing something wrong or missing a step. Could somone step me through the removal steps and assume I'm brand new...because I am!

Ronnie
Lake St. Louis, MO
Keystone Impact 361
2013 Ram 2500 Diesel 6.7
  • Only_True_Mosno's avatar
    Only_True_Mosno
    Explorer
    May 31, 2018
    I have a brand new B&W Slider and had the same problem. Turns out it is near impossible to remove it yourself. I had two young healthy lads try and they were able to pull it straight out. First time ever I was unable to lift a hitch by myself. We added some lithium grease and it slides out now fine. I also purchased an engine crane from Harbor Freight for around $200 bucks to lift it out of the bed. Chances are you just need more man power to lift it. New installs are snug.
  • Butch50's avatar
    Butch50
    Explorer
    May 29, 2018
    laknox wrote:
    RonnieBoggs wrote:
    So I purchased the B&W Slider hitch and had it installed in my Ram 2500 diesel. Now I want to use my bed for hauling drywall, but I cannot figure out how to remove the base. The instructions say to loosen (not remove) the bolt in the center of the base and pull the handle located under the driver side while to release the base. This combination is NOT loosening the hitch base. I must be doing something wrong or missing a step. Could somone step me through the removal steps and assume I'm brand new...because I am!

    Ronnie
    Lake St. Louis, MO
    Keystone Impact 361
    2013 Ram 2500 Diesel 6.7


    You may have to tap the draw-down bolt to get it to loosen up so the cross-pin can be pulled out.

    Lyle


    I agree, I had that happen to me many times. A little tap to force the bolt down that loosens it below and allows the rod to slide out. Then like also stated it may have to be pried up a little.
  • laknox's avatar
    laknox
    Nomad
    May 29, 2018
    Maybe a bit of Never-Seize on the tube might help, especially if the hitch doesn't come out often. Worked great on the hub wedges and hub bolts for our Deere tractors.

    Lyle
  • BarryG20's avatar
    BarryG20
    Explorer
    May 29, 2018
    More than once I have had to use a little persuasion to get my base out. I have a crow bar that I use if needed. So far for me when I have had to use it it is just a bit of pressure needed, not much to get it loose. ( not saying use the crowbar to lift it out just to lift it a 1/8 or a 1/4 inch then at that point it has broken loose and lifts right out well as easy as it is too lift 100 lbs. You also may find it easier to lift if you take the head off if you haven't as that is another 50 or so lbs that you have to lift.
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    May 29, 2018
    Me Again wrote:
    If it has been in the truck for quite a while it might be stuck in the goose neck hole. Chris


    Agree with Chris, and will add that IMO, the new style, with draw down bolt, are harder to remove.

    Jerry
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    May 29, 2018
    If it has been in the truck for quite a while it might be stuck in the goose neck hole. Chris
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    May 29, 2018
    Did you loosen the 'draw-down' bolts in slider base?


    Pull the 'handle' all the way out until it stops then turn it clockwise
  • laknox's avatar
    laknox
    Nomad
    May 29, 2018
    RonnieBoggs wrote:
    So I purchased the B&W Slider hitch and had it installed in my Ram 2500 diesel. Now I want to use my bed for hauling drywall, but I cannot figure out how to remove the base. The instructions say to loosen (not remove) the bolt in the center of the base and pull the handle located under the driver side while to release the base. This combination is NOT loosening the hitch base. I must be doing something wrong or missing a step. Could somone step me through the removal steps and assume I'm brand new...because I am!

    Ronnie
    Lake St. Louis, MO
    Keystone Impact 361
    2013 Ram 2500 Diesel 6.7


    You may have to tap the draw-down bolt to get it to loosen up so the cross-pin can be pulled out.

    Lyle

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