tinstartrvlr wrote:
Grit,
I would prefer to use the 2.5" receiver, but I have yet to see an ordinary hitch head with anything more than 2". Then again, I really haven't been paying that much attention. My Equalizer hitch head is 2" so I have no choice.
This may help if you want to upgrade your EQ shank to a 2 1/2".
Equal-I-zer shanksIf you look close, they machine down the end that goes into the hitch head to 2" with the rest at 2 1/2". Call to confirm. I have heard they do this and found them on their parts store
I have the Reese, and they do the same thing. 2 1/2" shank tapers to 2" going into the hitch head

Hope this helps
John