Receiver hitches?

[modified]

What’s everyone using for receiver hitches?

 

[abill]

I have a 2" B&W from my old truck... it was not even close to fitting in the new truck. My 6.7 tremor came with a 3" hitch and a reducer installed to take it down to 2-1/2" so I got on amazon and ordered another reducer that took it from 2-1/2 down to 2". I will eventually replace it with a new B&W 3" hitch but need to buy a gooseneck hitch and a retractable bedcover right now so ill worry about the 3" conventional at a later date.

 

[Whyte Rhyno]

For ball mount receiver hitches I've used the crappy Reese and Drawtite drop hitches in the past. Paint always seems to flake off and then they rust and bind in the receiver. I was thinking about the aluminum ones that Anderson makes since they won't rust and are fairly light for their size. They also have greaseless low friction ball options. Also considering the ones made by Bulletproof. The bulletproof hitches are steel with a solid shank so they're really heavy but look "bulletproof" as the name implies.

 

[Rock Taxi]

Industrial Duty Forged Ball Mount (3" Shank, 21,000 lbs., 4" Drop, 9" Long)

Complementing the heavy-duty size and capacity of 3" x 3" trailer hitches, the CURT Industrial Duty ball mount is a dependable extension of your truck. Its 3" x 3" shank is built with an I-beam shape, giving it greater strength for maximum towing capacity. It is constructed from solid, forged...

www.curtmfg.com

 

[ShiverMeTimbers]

I've been looking at the Shocker hitches. Interesting theory, makes sense. Creates a shock buffer between the truck and trailer.

Shocker Hitch Bumper Mount Receiver Hitches - View All

Solid, cushion & air bumper hitches; Shocker air, HD, Max Black, Streamline, Impact & XR. Combo, drop, raised, sway bar options, pintle, clevis, drawbar & more.

shockerhitch.com

 

[BrettMaiwald]

Amazon.com: Drop Hitch GENY Torsion Suspension Hitch 3" Receiver Class 21K Towing Hitch GH 1824 , Combo Includes Dual Ball, Pintle Lock & 2 Hitch pins … (6" DROP 3"): Automotive

Buy Drop Hitch GENY Torsion Suspension Hitch 3" Receiver Class 21K Towing Hitch GH 1824, Combo Includes Dual Ball, Pintle Lock & 2 Hitch pins … (6" DROP 3"): Ball Mounts - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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[BrettMaiwald]

Amazon.com: Weigh Safe WS8-3, 8" Adjustable Aluminum Drop Hitch, 3 Inch Shank, Includes: 2" & 2-5/16" Stainless Steel Balls, Built-in Scale, Double-pin Key Lock Assembly: Automotive

Buy Weigh Safe WS8-3, 8" Adjustable Aluminum Drop Hitch, 3 Inch Shank, Includes: 2" & 2-5/16" Stainless Steel Balls, Built-in Scale, Double-pin Key Lock Assembly: Ball Mounts - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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[abill]

Amazon.com: Weigh Safe WS8-3, 8" Adjustable Aluminum Drop Hitch, 3 Inch Shank, Includes: 2" & 2-5/16" Stainless Steel Balls, Built-in Scale, Double-pin Key Lock Assembly: Automotive

Buy Weigh Safe WS8-3, 8" Adjustable Aluminum Drop Hitch, 3 Inch Shank, Includes: 2" & 2-5/16" Stainless Steel Balls, Built-in Scale, Double-pin Key Lock Assembly: Ball Mounts - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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This one looks cool. I like that the ball can be locked/non removable like my B&W

That Gen-Y hitch is getting on up there in price

 

[PapaRaptor]

I had these for my lighter trailers and will use the adaptor to size it down. Probably will get a larger pintle receiver

 

[leogeo]

My 7.3L has a 2 1/2" receiver. I used a 2" x 2 1/2" reducer and my old stuff works.

 

[Ryno]

New to the forum but wanted to throw in my 2 cents because I love my setup on soon to be old rig. This is a Fastway 2.5 with a 10” drop. Only thing I wish it it had was the capability to flip like the B&W.

 

[abnmp557]

Bulletproof hitches 3” extreme 8” drop hitch, clears the tailgate from the electric jack and levels the truck at the same time

 

[BigBoyToyz]

That's cool man, but that bed cover looks bad A$$!!

 

[abnmp557]

That's cool man, but that bed cover looks bad A$$!!

Thanks, I use to hate having to unhook my trailer just to lower the tailgate. Now I have plenty of clearance with this hitch to still easily load and unload stuff out of the bed with the trailer still hooked up.

 

[Whyte Rhyno]

@SUPERCrew asked about receiver play. Here’s a quick but crappy video I shot this morning showing the amount of play between the shank and receiver on my b&w tow and stow.

 

[BigBoyToyz]

So just confirming that the F250 7.3 has a 2 1/2 inch receiver? Also, anyone know what the max tongue weight for the factory receiver hitch is?

 

[PapaRaptor]

So just confirming that the F250 7.3 has a 2 1/2 inch receiver? Also, anyone know what the max tongue weight for the factory receiver hitch is?

So you are saying the F250 has 2 1/2" receiver and the F350 has 3" ????

 

[abnmp557]

So you are saying the F250 has 2 1/2" receiver and the F350 has 3" ????

My F350 has a 3” receiver and came with a 2 1/2” reducer sleeve.

 

[abill]

My

My F350 has a 3” receiver and came with a 2 1/2” reducer sleeve.

My 250 came with the same - 3" with a reducer ... 6.7 though

 

[SUPERCrew]

@SUPERCrew asked about receiver play. Here’s a quick but crappy video I shot this morning showing the amount of play between the shank and receiver on my b&w tow and stow.
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Thanks for the video. That’s not as much play as I was expecting.