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Hitch recommendation needed

shades9323
Explorer
Explorer
Looking for a 2.5” shank adjustable drop hitch with sway ball tabs(s). I see one from shocker and one from bulletproof. Any others out there?

*note - do not want or need a wd hitch.
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Grit_dog
Nomad III
Nomad III
2.5" hitches can/are rated significantly higher than 2" hitches.
But fun fact, Frod's 3" hitch (the only mfg OE or aftermarket to offer a 3" square receiver, that I'm aware of), isn't rated any higher than the highest rated 2.5" hitches for tongue weight, which is the real world limiting factor. Straight pull is not the limiting factor.
Or in other words, the Ford 3" hitch is just for marketing/sales. (And making it more difficult/limited to find stingers/hitches that work in those trucks)
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shades9323
Explorer
Explorer
Edd505 wrote:
jdc1 wrote:
2.5"?

yep Fords light bulb better idea.


Mine is a Chevrolet 2500 HD. Some Fords have 3” receivers.

Edd505
Explorer
Explorer
jdc1 wrote:
2.5"?

yep Fords light bulb better idea.
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shades9323
Explorer
Explorer
Fisherman wrote:
first 3 at the link. https://www.etrailer.com/search/2.5+inch+weight+distribution+shank


Thanks for the link. I am not looking for wd hitches though.

Fisherman
Explorer
Explorer

shades9323
Explorer
Explorer
jdc1 wrote:
2.5"?


Yes, the hitch has a 2.5" opening.

jdc1
Explorer II
Explorer II
2.5"?