Hitch Receiver Sizes?
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Mountain Pass
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Hitch Receiver Sizes?
I fully expect to get blasted for being lazy, but it's storming like hell here and I don't want to walk outside in the rain to get the sizes of the hitch receiver with the sleeve in. Is it 2" or 2.5"? New F250 and I need an adjustable drop hitch to tow with. I already have an Equalizer hitch with Sway bars to pull my travel trailer, but I need a hitch that is on all the time to pull utility trailers, log splitter, etc. I will never pull over 5,000 lbs with this hitch. Sorry to ask. I know I could wait until tomorrow when the weather is better, but it's on my mind now and I want to order one. Just not sure what shaft size to order.
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I’m not sure about the 18s, but the 17s could be either 2.5” or 3”, depending upon options. However, either way, they have adaptor sleeves to 2”. Your truck probably has a 2.5”. Since you’re buying a new stinger, I’d suggest that you brave the elements, :-) verify the size, and order a stinger of the correct size. The sleeves are always wobbly and noisy.
Fleet Mechanic
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My '17 250 has the 2.5" (used truck)...had no pin or insert to 2"....I got a Reese insert at Tractor supply..and the longer locking pin at O'Reilly...I use a strip of old vinyl pool liner to cushion the insert and the hitch cover... No rattles or clunks...
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