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02-06-2019, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnD10
Must be the GM sleeve is much better as mine is a tight fit and in the 8 months I pulled my TT with it (8000 pounds) with WDH I never got any rattle from it.
I bought a nice heavy duty steel lock (not from Walmart or CW) to replace the standard pin (still use that lock to keep the sleeve from growing legs) and no bending whatsoever.
I think that if anyone is getting rattle from the sleeve or wear on the pin then perhaps the WDH isn't set up correctly, otherwise there shouldn't be any slop.
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I use a Master Lock hitch pin it had rattle when using the sleeve and my hitch was dialed in perfectly I had no issues with it bending or tearing up the pin then I switched to the 2.5 shank using the same lock pin and it's gone now 
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02-06-2019, 03:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ejs4029
I use a Master Lock hitch pin it had rattle when using the sleeve and my hitch was dialed in perfectly I had no issues with it bending or tearing up the pin then I switched to the 2.5 shank using the same lock pin and it's gone now |
I use this exact same pin and lock with my sleeve and I've had no issues.
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02-06-2019, 04:18 PM
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Hmm, new F350 has 3" shank with adapter to 2.5". None of my old 2" shanks fit anymore  
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02-06-2019, 05:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SecretSquirrel
Hmm, new F350 has 3" shank with adapter to 2.5". None of my old 2" shanks fit anymore |
Just in case someone does not get the joke, put a 2" sleeve inside the 2½" sleeve inside the 3" receiver. What could go wrong? 
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02-07-2019, 09:08 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rockfordroo
I use this exact same pin and lock with my sleeve and I've had no issues.
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Either I had issues with the tolerances of the sleeve or my old drop shank when in the sleeve...I didn't have any side to side movement it was and up and down issue that caused the rattle/play if that makes sense ?
Once I went to the 2.5 Shank it fit snugly in the receiver without the sleeve I had no movement at all.
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02-11-2019, 07:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by justpassinthru
Hi Guys just bought a 2019 F250. Any the receiver on of the hitch is 2.5 inches and my hitch and ball is a standard 2 inch bar as most are. I contact ford and they said all 2019 f250 now come standard 2.5 inch receiver ends to allow more towing hitch weight. Has anyone else run into this? And what is the solution. Thanks for all any anyone experiences. Thanks Jim
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If you are towing anything that has value, i would NOT use a sleeve..
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02-11-2019, 07:20 PM
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#47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nickrenfro
If you are towing anything that has value, i would NOT use a sleeve..
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Please explain
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02-11-2019, 07:27 PM
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For Sale
I have an Equalizer 2 1/2” tongue and 2 5/16” ball with weight distribution bars for sale. Very reasonably priced at $150. Rated for up to 12,000 lbs
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02-11-2019, 07:27 PM
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They make a spacer sleeve to fit those. We had a GMC Sierra that was the same way. It came with the spacer
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02-11-2019, 09:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fishwater
I’d advise against using the sleeve, I’ve been using the sleeve & bent two hitch pins last year towing about 9k with my 2015 F350. I’m switching to a 2.5” drop hitch this year if I don’t go 5er first, either way I’ll never tow heavy with a sleeve.
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Maybe you need a pin rated for 14,500 lbs.
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02-11-2019, 10:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spydunks
I’d check with the dealer. The adapter sleeve should have come with the truck.
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X2. My F450 did & every super duty I saw while shopping had the reducer sleeve.
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02-11-2019, 10:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MT Biker
Ford no longer supplies the sleeves with the 2019 Super Duty .
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My 2019 F450 came with it & I believe it was listed on the window sticker.
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02-11-2019, 11:34 PM
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Lowe’s has them.
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02-11-2019, 11:53 PM
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All the Super Duty's come with the 2" adapter, the dealer must have kept yours. You should receive it for free.
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02-12-2019, 08:09 AM
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I believe he sleeves come with the F250 and the F350 usually when they have the tow package... a 2-1/2" - 2" reducer sleeve. My 2019 F350 SRW with gooseneck/5th Wheel package and tow package came with sleeve. The Ford fits tight, might need to sand just some of the coating off to slide in and out. Curt also makes an excellent hitch sleeve.
Most importantly is to get a quality pin... !8,000 is recommended for pin but research it yourself.
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02-12-2019, 08:14 AM
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Tow pin that goes in the sleeve should be inspected before and during any hitching/unhitching exercise. Look for hairline cracks and bent pins. That is why it is recommended to use the quality pins rated at 18,000 lbs. It should be stamped right on the pin the weight. I had a fancy locking pin and after about 2000 miles of non jerking towing of a 6000 trailer. When I cleaned it off and inspected it, I saw a small hairline crack beginning. When I got my F250 then F350 they recommended always using the 18,000lb rated pins. You should never see a bent pin. The sleeve didn't cause this, too much weight and jerking for the pin.
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02-12-2019, 08:19 AM
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I have the tow package on my 2019 f250 I did not get one.i check with my dealer and they told me they no longer come with the truck.Also you might want to see if your chains fit the holes in the hitch.
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02-12-2019, 08:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by justpassinthru
Hi Guys just bought a 2019 F250. Any the receiver on of the hitch is 2.5 inches and my hitch and ball is a standard 2 inch bar as most are. I contact ford and they said all 2019 f250 now come standard 2.5 inch receiver ends to allow more towing hitch weight. Has anyone else run into this? And what is the solution. Thanks for all any anyone experiences. Thanks Jim
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Get the factory one with the flange on the end. The straight sleeves can be a bitch and slide all the way thru the receiver.
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02-12-2019, 08:24 AM
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The OEM tow package hitch on my 2017 F250 and 2019 F350 both had thick and stout tow chain hook point. It is a bear getting them through and around enough to let the safety latch snap back. Thinking of going and having a size larger put on.
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02-12-2019, 10:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vjennings
I have the tow package on my 2019 f250 I did not get one.i check with my dealer and they told me they no longer come with the truck.Also you might want to see if your chains fit the holes in the hitch.
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Yes, check your holes. Had to put in 10K shackles on my Silverado so I could hook up the chains.
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2016 Mini Lite 2503S - tt (2015 - ???)
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2009 Silverado 1500 Ext Cab, 5.3L, 4x4, 3.73
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