Hello everyone, I just recently purchased a 2008 Ford F350 Crew Cab Dually Diesel and was wandering why the truck has a 2.5 inch hitch on it. I am pretty sure that Chevy and Dodge do not do this. Now ...
The 2.5" hitch has the ability to carry 1,400 pounds and tow 14,000+ pounds.
The 2" hitch is smaller, and limited in weight capacity.
If you have a weight distribution system, a 2.5" shank will be stiffer, and have less flex under load. It is worth the change to the larger shank. See the posts above today. Members are reporting that their WD system is stiffer with the larger shank.