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Old May 8, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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Yet another dumb question...
I'm picking up my 05 250 on Thurs. What size drawbar do I need for the receiver? I read about some adapter to allow the use of a 2" drawbar...bad idea?

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I'm not sure why you would want to use an adapter.
 
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Old May 8, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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If the truck is stock, you'll need a 4 inch drop. My 03 is stock and the 4 inch works perfect for me.
 
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Originally Posted by redford
I'm not sure why you would want to use an adapter.
Neither do I, but I read that there was one that comes with the truck...mine doesn't have it.
 
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Originally Posted by msgtg
If the truck is stock, you'll need a 4 inch drop. My 03 is stock and the 4 inch works perfect for me.
I meant what size is the receiver? 2" or bigger?

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Most likely 2". The '05 was available with 2.5" receiver if you got the 15000 pound hitch- Mutually exclusive I mean.
 
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Originally Posted by 62rag
Most likely 2". The '05 was available with 2.5" receiver if you got the 15000 pound hitch- Mutually exclusive I mean.
Yep, and the 15,000lb 2-1/2" hitch from FMC was only available on the DRW F350.
 
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