Hitch slop

[Brantlyj]

There seems to be a lot of slop in my receiver. The shank has a decent wear mark on it. Anything I should be concerned about? I’m not sure the sleeve is replaceable.

I tried to attach a gif. Not sure if it worked or not...

[Javi]

Are you using a 2-1/2" or a 2" shank... Are you using the adapter?

[Retired Copper]

Looks like an adapter. I tried that didn`t like the play so I ordered the 2 1/2 shanked and it fixed it.

[gearhead]

Pick one:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=hitch+tig...b_sb_ss_i_3_15

[sourdough]

^^^^^^I used one of the anti rattle/hitch tighteners on my last truck for a few years vs buying a new 2 1/2" shank. It works if you torque it down enough. I still use it to tighten the shank I made for my mud flaps when towing the 5th wheel.

There can be a lot of play in those adapters. With the bumper pull on it wasn't too bad but noisy/clanky. If I had it to do all over again I would have just bought the 2 1/2" shank when I bought the longer one for the 3/4....but didn't.

[Brantlyj]

So taking a closer look at home and the receiver is a 2”. Not sure what is up with the outside ring... see picture. I was hoping I could have knocked out the sleeve and my e gotten a new one but didn’t seem the case. Not sure why an F-250 would be straight 2” and not 2.5 with a sleeve.
In any case looks like I’m ordering one of those rattle reducers. I can’t hear it back there but I’m sure all that slop isn’t good for it.

[sourdough]

That looks like a 2 1/2 with a sleeve. I will say that if the sleeve has been in there and not removed since you bought the truck it will seem like it won't come out. See if you have access to the back of the receiver tube and can take a large punch and tap it out.

[Brantlyj]

Originally Posted by sourdough

That looks like a 2 1/2 with a sleeve. I will say that if the sleeve has been in there and not removed since you bought the truck it will seem like it won't come out. See if you have access to the back of the receiver tube and can take a large punch and tap it out.

Nope. Most defiantly 2”. From the side. It’s got that trim piece for additional support on the end I suppose.
I had a friend that worked at a Ford dealership for awhile and I had him print off the build sheet. Just checked and it’s a Class 3 hitch which is 2”.

[rhagfo]

Originally Posted by sourdough

That looks like a 2 1/2 with a sleeve. I will say that if the sleeve has been in there and not removed since you bought the truck it will seem like it won't come out. See if you have access to the back of the receiver tube and can take a large punch and tap it out.

Danny, don't know why you insist it is a 2.5" with sleeve, it is a 2" with a reinforcement collar.

[flybouy]

That's the same hitch that's on my 2010 F250 straight from Ford. There are basically 2 methods to deal with the excess movement. 1) is to get a hitch silencer clamp, I went that route and it works OK, just a PIA to unclamp it every time you take the hitch out.
2) is to have the side and top or bottom welded with a few pases. Then take an angle grinder and smooth it out to fit more snugly.

[cavediver]

A lot of this could be solved with a tape measure.

[GMcKenzie]

Originally Posted by cavediver

A lot of this could be solved with a tape measure.

So can a lot of arguments.......

[Northofu1]

I agree with John and the fleet option. I see alot of GMC 2500 trucks for major construction companies don't come with tow mirrors, I am pretty sure with the amount of trucks they order, savings are all part of their bottom line. Probably no tow options/Equipment in them either.