Receiver hitch reducer sleaves
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jun 2018
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From: Rockett, TX
In regards to securing the sleeves in the truck's hitch, I initially thought about having the sleeves tack welded in. But I didn't like that I couldn't remove them. I think that I've come up with another solution that allows for a secure attachment and easy removal; however, I've yet to try it. I'm going to drill and tap 1/4" holes in the sides of the truck receiver and the sleeves and put in 1/2" or 3/4" long bolts, depending on whether I'm using one or both sleeves. It may only require one side bolted, but I may do both. No way I'm dealing with sliding sleeves since I pull a conventional trailer with a 2" shank. Alternatively I may invest $150 and buy a 2-1/2" shank from Equal-I-Zer, my weight distribution/anti-sway system so that I'll only need one sleeve. Hey, it's only money, and money is meant to be spent.
Mountain Pass
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My 2019 F350 CCLB came with a 3" receiver and one reducing sleeve taking it to 2.5". There was included a simple hitch pin holding it all together.
Senior User
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From: Where The Road Takes Me.
I have the same problem with my adapter sliding all over the place, it is such a pain in the ****!! And that was AFTER I had to drill out the pin holes because they were too small and misaligned! Anyway, someone saw me jacking with it one time and suggested I tack weld the adapter to the hitch. Great idea but as much slop as there is back there, the welds wouldn't last past one stop or take-off. I could do a full weld but then it would be permanent. NOW, I had no idea that Equal-I-Zer made a 2-1/2" shank!! That solves all my problems in one fell swoop because the travel trailer is the ONLY thing I tow! Looking into that today for sure.
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Cargo Master
Joined: Feb 2017
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From: Wisconsin
Exactly what I did this morning, ordered it from e-bay. Nobody in town has one in stock.
More Turbo
Joined: May 2014
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From: Poway, CA
I bought the Curt reducers because all my shanks are 2". I have used it for a couple short tows and it worked great. I keep it locked in the truck when not in use.
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Joined: Mar 2018
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My 2019 F350 DRW came with a 3" receiver and no adapters. I asked the dealership and my salesman about it and neither bothered to reply.
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2017
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From: Lansing MI
So you spend 80K with them, and that can't even be bothered to answer a question. I think I would remember that in the future. That said, from what I have seen and read, the 17's and 18's, with the three inch hitch came with two adapters from 3 inch down to 2 inch. 19's only get the one sleeve down to 2.5 inch. Evidently Ford feels that 2.5 has been around long enough now, that it is 'standard'. It also seems that certain trucks having the adapters come up 'missing' on the lot has been a constant issue, either people steeling them off the lot, or the dealers putting them in a back room, and trying to charge for them. In either case, the Curt unit above seems to be a much better design with the tabs to keep the smaller sleeve from pushing in to far.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jan 2017
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Got an '18 350 with all the reducers.
More Turbo
Joined: Aug 2018
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From: Huttonsville, WV
I have a '18 that came with both reducers. With that being said, the design of the factory version leaves a lot to be desired. The 3" to 2 /12" has a lip that keeps it from going in to far but the 2 1/2" to 2" does not. This makes it a bit tricky to get a WDH head in without having to mess around with keeping the 2" reducer from going in to far. I ordered the Curt model as others have and from what I have seen, it's a much better design. $30 vs. couple hundred for new hitch assemblies? No brainer!
Hotshot
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From: Pflugerville, tx
I have a '18 that came with both reducers. With that being said, the design of the factory version leaves a lot to be desired. The 3" to 2 /12" has a lip that keeps it from going in to far but the 2 1/2" to 2" does not. This makes it a bit tricky to get a WDH head in without having to mess around with keeping the 2" reducer from going in to far. I ordered the Curt model as others have and from what I have seen, it's a much better design. $30 vs. couple hundred for new hitch assemblies? No brainer!
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