Hitch reducer $61
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
Hitch reducer $61
Aside from being an shortsighted design because it doesn't hold itself in place when trying to hook up, it's also a target for thieves. I have mine fixed in place with a set screw thru the outer receiver but didn't use a locking pin this weekend.
Be sure to put a locking hitch pin in if you leave your reducer on, a new reducer sleeve from Ford is $61 (yes, that 4" steel tube alone), which is why I'm guessing mine was ripped off. Parts department today "Yeah, we keep lots of those in stock, they get lost or stolen." Just glad it didn't happen at a time when I had to have it.
Be sure to put a locking hitch pin in if you leave your reducer on, a new reducer sleeve from Ford is $61 (yes, that 4" steel tube alone), which is why I'm guessing mine was ripped off. Parts department today "Yeah, we keep lots of those in stock, they get lost or stolen." Just glad it didn't happen at a time when I had to have it.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,555
Likes: 2,512
From: West Michigan
Aside from being an shortsighted design because it doesn't hold itself in place when trying to hook up, it's also a target for thieves. I have mine fixed in place with a set screw thru the outer receiver but didn't use a locking pin this weekend.
Be sure to put a locking hitch pin in if you leave your reducer on, a new reducer sleeve from Ford is $61 (yes, that 4" steel tube alone), which is why I'm guessing mine was ripped off. Parts department today "Yeah, we keep lots of those in stock, they get lost or stolen." Just glad it didn't happen at a time when I had to have it.
Be sure to put a locking hitch pin in if you leave your reducer on, a new reducer sleeve from Ford is $61 (yes, that 4" steel tube alone), which is why I'm guessing mine was ripped off. Parts department today "Yeah, we keep lots of those in stock, they get lost or stolen." Just glad it didn't happen at a time when I had to have it.
As for getting stolen, that is a good point. I have always avoided locking hitch pin's because I am afraid I would misplace the key....
doesn't matter anymore but a better price from Tousley
Sleeve FACTORY
MSRP Online Price
$61.77 $47.56
Elder User
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 642
Likes: 0
From: herriman utah
yeah that is about what calranch is getting for them locally, not a big deal to me at all. I use a B&W hitch with 2" and 2 5/16" ball on it, it never comes off the truck. I am not seeing the issue here.
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 156
Likes: 0
From: Sugar Land, TX
I keep a pin with a key lock on mine, so no fear of it getting stolen.
It is a pain in the butt to install my weight distributing hitch though. That thing weighs a ton and I always seem to push the inserts to far in and keep having to jiggle it to get the pin holes lined up.
It is a pain in the butt to install my weight distributing hitch though. That thing weighs a ton and I always seem to push the inserts to far in and keep having to jiggle it to get the pin holes lined up.
Posting Guru
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 972
Likes: 0
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
The aftermarket reducers have more square corners, like someone said, they have to ground down, and then they rust.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Tuned
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 414
Likes: 0
From: Indian Trail, NC
I use a locking pin for all 3 of my hitches. I have 2 with 2" ***** on them for my utility trailer and a buddies slightly larger utility trailer. I use the reducer for these. For my TT, I bought a 2.5" shank for my weight dist hitch, no slop what-so-ever and a lot quieter while towing. Using my weight dist hitch with the old shank with the reducer was very noisy and the hitch moved around A LOT.
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
Good for you.
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,131
Likes: 0
From: Ararat, VA
I bought one from Tractor Supply for $12 before I found out the dealer was supposed to give me one. It is a Reese and fits perfectly, just had to scratch the UPC sticker off. I also bought a 2.5" drawbar and seeing that it was about $80, I keep the locking pin in it all the time.
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
From: Battle Mountain NV
Thx