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Old Apr 24, 2021 | 12:55 PM
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2.5-2 hitch adapter
I have a 2021 f350 and it has a 3 inch hitch the reducer in it it a 2.5 but it didn’t come with the 2.5-2 inch sleeve so I ordered one from rascal part the part number is HC3Z-19H282-A and the holes do not line up with the 2.5 inch sleeve is there a different part number that I’m missing ?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2021 | 09:02 PM
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In what way do "the holes not line up"?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2021 | 09:47 PM
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The adapter I ordered has a lip and doesn’t slide in far enough
 
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Old Apr 24, 2021 | 09:53 PM
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There seems to be two different lengths. My truck came with only the 2 1/2 in receiver. First reducer I got was a little cheaper one from WalMart and it was too long and hung out past the end. Ford has two part numbers for the 2 1/2 to 2inch reducer. I got the more expensive one and it fits good; twenty some $ and 30 some $. I am not sure that yours going from 3 to 2 1/2 to 2 inch will be the same though. Dealer did not know there was two but when he used the vin number it said correctly which one to use.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2021 | 10:01 PM
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The correct one for mine has a lip and slides into the correct length. Yours may be the 20 some dollar one.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2021 | 10:31 PM
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Do you have the part number
 
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Old Apr 24, 2021 | 11:59 PM
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I have just dealt with this 2-1/2” to 2” reducer on my F350. A tight fit is good but none of the reducers have been long enough to avoid tipping down (loose fit) at the ball. Now I’m searching for a hitch clamp. These reducers should be 8-10 inches long.
 
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I grabbed a 3" to 2"....dont want the extra adapter in there...
 
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Why bother with the reducer? I just got a mount with a 3" shank.
 
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Originally Posted by Blkdane
I grabbed a 3" to 2"....dont want the extra adapter in there...
I did the same - this is what I got:
https://www.rvupgradestore.com/Husky...-p/72-7606.htm
 
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I got my 2 1/2" to 2" from U-Haul and it worked perfect - no lip. Cannot, however, remember what I paid for it!



 
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You should just get a 2.5 or the 3
 
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Originally Posted by Lamoon78
You should just get a 2.5 or the 3
Already have 3 2" drop hitches etc.... cheaper for the adaptor...
 
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Originally Posted by Lamoon78
You should just get a 2.5 or the 3
Already have 3 2" drop hitches etc.... cheaper for the adaptor...
 
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Originally Posted by Lamoon78
You should just get a 2.5 or the 3
Already have 3 2" drop hitches etc.... cheaper for the adaptor...
 
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