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Gen-Y Hitch Reducer Sleeve - 3" to 2-1/2" - 5-1/2" Long
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Gen-Y Hitch Reducer Sleeve - 3" to 2-1/2" - 5-1/2" Long

Part Number: GY77ER
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This reducer sleeve lets you use 2-1/2" towing and hitch-mounted accessories with your 3" receiver. Adapter easily slides into your hitch receiver or onto the shank of your accessory. Powder coated steel resists corrosion. 1-800-940-8924 to order Gen-Y Hitch hitch adapter part number GY77ER or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Gen-Y Hitch products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Gen-Y Hitch Reducer Sleeve - 3" to 2-1/2" - 5-1/2" Long. Hitch Adapter reviews from real customers.
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Gen-Y Hitch Hitch Adapter - GY77ER

  • Hitch Reducer
  • Fits 3 Inch Hitch
  • No Extension
  • Bike Racks
  • Cargo Carriers
  • Hitch Mounted Accessories
  • 3 Inch to 2-1/2 Inch
  • Gen-Y Hitch

This reducer sleeve lets you use 2-1/2" towing and hitch-mounted accessories with your 3" receiver. Adapter easily slides into your hitch receiver or onto the shank of your accessory. Powder coated steel resists corrosion.


Features:

  • Adapter reduces a 3" x 3" hitch receiver to 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"
    • Lets you use a 2-1/2" ball mount or hitch-mounted accessory
  • Easy to use - slides directly into your hitch or onto the shank of your accessory
  • Durable steel has a zinc primer and epoxy powder coat to resist corrosion
  • Hitch pin and clip or hitch lock sold separately
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Dimensions: 5-1/2" long x 3" wide
  • Length from center of pin hole to front edge: 2-1/2"
  • Pin hole diameter: 3/4"


GH-008 GenY Hitch Reducer Adapter - 3" to 2-1/2" - 5.5" Length





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Video Transcript for Review of Gen-Y Hitch Hitch Adapters - Hitch Reducer - GY77ER

Hello, neighbor, Steven here with etrailer.com. Let's take a look together at our Gen Y hitch reducer sleeve for three inch down to 2 1/2 inch. So folks, this adapter is gonna reduce your three inch by three inch hitch receiver down to a 2 1/2 by 2 1/2 inch receiver. So then you could use a 2 1/2 inch ball mount, hitch mount accessory, and those kind of things. You simply slide it into the three by three hitch or onto the shank of your accessory. And then you'd slide the smaller 2 1/2 by 2 1/2 in this other end.

And then everything here is a nice durable steel construction, has a zinc primer, and then a nice epoxy powder coat on top of all that. So it's super rust resistant, corrosion resistant, and you would need a hitch pin and clip or a hitch lock that is sold separately to go through here, obviously, and hold your accessories in place. Now as far as some quick dimensions, again, it's three by three on the outside, 2 1/2 by 2 1/2 on the inside. And as far as a length overall, I got 5 1/2 inches long. Once again, three inches wide on the outside.

And as far as the hitch pin hole center to the front side, I got 2 1/2 inches from the center of that hitch pin hole to the front. So the longer part would go inside the tube itself on your vehicle. Now if you're wondering that hitch pin hole is a 3/4 inch hole, that way when you're picking out a hitch pin and clip or a hitch lock, you can get the right size. Well, folks, that's gonna wrap it up, I'm Steven. Thanks so much for your time, thanks for watching.

As always, stay safe while you're towing.

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

49 reviews
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Works as intended.
Only issue is it does
n't have a stop to keep it from sliding all the way into the receiver.
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Mark

10/24/2025

Still works as intended, I added stop using a screw, it has slightly distorted on the upper outer end portion from raising for WD, but doesnt affect function.

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Perfect fit for my 2019 Ford f250 with a 2 -1/2 inch receiver
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it does work... but it's hard to keep in position when inserting hitch, bike rack, etc. I see other reducer sleeves with tabs that prevent them from sliding in too far and wish I'd bought one of those. Longer overall length would have been better too
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It does what it’s designed to do. The holes are hard to line up when being used with a 80lb gen y hitch. Over all I would buy again.
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This reducer sleeve is quite nicely manufactured. I have absolutely no doubt that it will provide a mechanically safe and secure means to adapt my recently purchased adjustable 2" hitch unit with the rear 2.5" receiver on my 2019 F250 for use with any trailers that are at or under the specified load range. The only reasons that I gave it 4 stars vs 5 is that the interior isn't 100% covered with paint, as well as the fact that it doesn't fit really tightly inside the rear receiver of the F250. I hope this doesn't dissuade prospective purchasers from strongly considering this reducer sleeve for similar applications, as it's well manufactured and will most likely perform quite satisfactorily under any reasonable towing conditions.
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I just received the item...that’s why it’s a four stars, haven’t had a chance to try it out yet...seems to fit fine, I’m sure it will work out just fine. If I have any issues I’ll sure to report it.
E-Trailer has been a great place to buy for all my towing and trailer needs... I have had no complaints at this point in time...thanks.
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Jon

5/18/2020

Works as advertised...have had no issues, hauled loads of an excess of 13,000lbs. E-trailer is a great place for your trailer needs from products to great people.

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The adapter did what it advertised. With that said I ended up just buying a larger shank for my distribution hitch. With the original shank and using the adapter there was just to much slop and on bumpy roads it was starting to wallow out the hitch receiver.
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This product does exactly what it is made to do, reduce a 2.5" receiver to 2" so I can use all of my 2" hitch accessories, at a price I was wiling to pay.
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Pretty simple device. Works as promised!
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Great quality and prompt service. I've purchased several times and will in the future.
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e-trailer is great. Great products and great prices!
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All items came in as promised. The sales rep with etrailer was very helpful.
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As advertised with quick shipping.
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Perfect fit..!
Thanks again
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Jerry

4/8/2025

Awesome Still going strong

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Put this on my 2000 F250 super duty, turbo diese. Perfect fit and it looks badass. Your gonna need some extra help. This thing is heavy American steel.
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great ! , worked for what i needed.
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Works well
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Solid adaptor
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Fit the existing hitch and worked perfect
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Good product
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great product, good price!
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It looks solid and was delivered quick.
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Easy to order and shipped super quick!
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