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07-04-2022, 08:34 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Frisco, TX & Colorado Springs, CO
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M2 Hitch Immobilizer
For some time we have been working to eliminate the play in our M2 hitch and flat tow setup.
We have been successful using a pin that screw in between the flaw tow Blue Ox and the GenX adapter.
The challenge is the M2 hitch receiver. Having difficulty finding a screw in pin that fits and the other immobilizer devices I've tried won't fit the beefy M2 hitch.
What is everyone using on your tow setup?
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07-04-2022, 11:06 AM
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Senior Member
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I've got a Roadmaster flat toe and I'm not sure what you are referring to. Can you describe it?
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07-04-2022, 11:09 AM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Invisibleman
I've got a Roadmaster flat toe and I'm not sure what you are referring to. Can you describe it?
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The GenYHitch rattles in the Freightliner M2 receiver. Not a lot of movement but definitely moves. If not addressed it can damage the receiver and/or the hitch.
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07-04-2022, 12:23 PM
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Steve & Linda M.
Join Date: Dec 2021
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Have you tried to contact GenYHitch to see what they recommend ?
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07-04-2022, 02:25 PM
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Senior Member
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Its not really the hitch
I think all receivers have some play in them. My unit not only has some play but it has 3" hangin below the receiver that I would love to cut off. This position is perfect for my trailer and they don't sell one with less drop. bummer.
I also have the Infinite Rule locking pin that is good for 40K lbs.
Yes, it would be nice if the fit were a bit more snugged up.
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07-04-2022, 02:47 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twp5253
I think all receivers have some play in them. My unit not only has some play but it has 3" hangin below the receiver that I would love to cut off. This position is perfect for my trailer and they don't sell one with less drop. bummer.
I also have the Infinite Rule locking pin that is good for 40K lbs.
Yes, it would be nice if the fit were a bit more snugged up.
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Had similar issue... Reach out to GenY Hitch. They can custom make a hitch to your specifications. Wasn't a completely unreasonable price.
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07-04-2022, 09:44 PM
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Commercial Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Bristol, IN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twp5253
I think all receivers have some play in them. My unit not only has some play but it has 3" hangin below the receiver that I would love to cut off. This position is perfect for my trailer and they don't sell one with less drop. bummer.
I also have the Infinite Rule locking pin that is good for 40K lbs.
Yes, it would be nice if the fit were a bit more snugged up.
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Weigh Safe offers 4", 6", 8" and 10" drops on most of their hitches
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07-05-2022, 02:24 PM
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Senior Member
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I use a U-bolt type hitch stabilizer, have been for years with no issue.
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07-05-2022, 06:23 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TRN
I use a U-bolt type hitch stabilizer, have been for years with no issue.
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Thank you... have tried a few. The flange on the M2 receiver keeps the U-Bolt from working. Can you share what company you purchased from?
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07-06-2022, 06:00 AM
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Senior Member
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07-06-2022, 09:04 AM
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Senior Member
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07-06-2022, 10:23 AM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TRN
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Thanks for the picture!
I don't have the reducer in the M2 Receiver. I need to find one that goes directly over the 2.5"
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07-06-2022, 06:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EdandShelley
Thanks for the picture!
I don't have the reducer in the M2 Receiver. I need to find one that goes directly over the 2.5"
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Speaking of reducers, are they supposed to come with a new unit? I never got mine.....
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07-06-2022, 06:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
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Or check out etrailer
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Originally Posted by MAC D
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This one might do the trick!
https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Anti-...x/BLU85QR.html
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07-06-2022, 06:49 PM
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Senior Member
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Will give it a try. Would be great if it works. The challenge has been the lip that surrounds the Freightliner receiver.
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07-06-2022, 07:29 PM
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Senior Member
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The Sound of Freedom
Quote:
Originally Posted by EdandShelley
Will give it a try. Would be great if it works. The challenge has been the lip that surrounds the Freightliner receiver.
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Be sure to post pictures! Mine might be making all sorts of rattle noises but after flying Navy Jets, I don't seem to hear them anymore.
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07-06-2022, 07:37 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twp5253
Be sure to post pictures! Mine might be making all sorts of rattle noises but after flying Navy Jets, I don't seem to hear them anymore.
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Really can’t hear it. Can feel the movement as it resonates through the chassis. From what I’m reading…it can eventually damage the hitch and/or receiver. Easier to solve the movement now vs replace things later.
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07-06-2022, 08:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 596
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EdandShelley
Thanks for the picture!
I don't have the reducer in the M2 Receiver. I need to find one that goes directly over the 2.5"
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If you’re not using a reducer then you would need it to go over a 3” hitch, correct?
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07-06-2022, 08:37 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Webefine
If you’re not using a reducer then you would need it to go over a 3” hitch, correct?
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You are correct... I caught my error earlier.
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07-07-2022, 07:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Top of a hill (in Iowa) surrounded by corn.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twp5253
Speaking of reducers, are they supposed to come with a new unit? I never got mine.....
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I believe I read somewhere once they went to the weigh-safe hitch (which is a really nice hitch IMO), they stopped sending the reducers.
Jim
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