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PacNWChris's avatar
PacNWChris
Explorer
Jun 25, 2014

ProPride Stinger and F350 Dimensions

So, I try to find the answers to my questions BEFORE posting here, but with these, I haven't had any luck.

It looks like the stinger on the ProPride is 2" x 2" for the hitch receiver - correct?

What is the hitch receiver size on an F350? Is it also 2" x 2" or is it 2.5" x 2.5"? In looking at footnote #3 at the bottom of page 3 of this link ...

http://www.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/towingguides/14_superdutypu_sep11.pdf

... it makes it seem like it's got the larger size. So using the adapter would reduce the capacities - correct? (Of course, the truck is still more than capable of towing my TT)

As always: THANKS!
  • mhardin's avatar
    mhardin
    Explorer
    Jul 01, 2014
    My 2013 F-350 has the 2.5". I have a Hensley and use the adapter. No reason I can think of to get a bigger stinger. It does make it slightly more difficult to align the holes, but nothing to worry about.
  • Lantley's avatar
    Lantley
    Nomad
    Jul 01, 2014
    Why I don't imagine anyone towing with any other vehicle than their own. The adapter gives you flexibility to tow with any capable vehicle with a hitch.
    Could be an issue in a pinch.......you know Murphy's Law
  • lbrjet's avatar
    lbrjet
    Explorer
    Jul 01, 2014
    I would get the 2.5 from Sean and be done with it. Why use the insert when you don't have to?
  • PacNWChris's avatar
    PacNWChris
    Explorer
    Jul 01, 2014
    Yeah. It is 2.5" square. I just got differing installed ... it took me about 4.5 hours. I think I can live with the 2" adapter in there for now.
  • Heap64's avatar
    Heap64
    Explorer
    Jul 01, 2014
    The newer F250 and 350 are now 2.5" as well. Of course you can use the spacer to go down to 2" but that adds an extra amount of slop or play. Call Sean he would probably swap out the stinger if you pay the shipping.
  • Jframpey's avatar
    Jframpey
    Explorer
    Jun 25, 2014
    Oops, after rereading your post I understand what you were asking... I have a Chevy 2500... It has the 2.5" receiver - I can't speak for Ford.

    Go look at a truck on the dealers lot that is similar.
  • PacNWChris's avatar
    PacNWChris
    Explorer
    Jun 25, 2014
    Jframpey wrote:
    The standard ProPride receiver is 2" X 2", but you can request an optional 2.5" X 2.5" (no additional charge)

    I got the bigger one so I could tow without the adapter inserted... Takes out the "rattle".

    Joe



    Okay, cool. So I'm guessing that means the F350 *is* in fact 2.5".

    I've already got a ProPride hitch system in transit to me, but I didn't even think about the possibility of the different size. I'll have to use the adapter until I can figure out how to get the 2" swapped for the 2.5".

    Thanks!
  • Jframpey's avatar
    Jframpey
    Explorer
    Jun 25, 2014
    The standard ProPride receiver is 2" X 2", but you can request an optional 2.5" X 2.5" (no additional charge)

    I got the bigger one so I could tow without the adapter inserted... Takes out the "rattle".

    Joe

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