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Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves - 3" to 2-1/2" or 2"
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Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves - 3" to 2-1/2" or 2"

Part Number: C45408
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Adapter sleeves let you use 2" and 2-1/2" towing and hitch-mounted accessories with your 3" hitch receiver. Use the small sleeve separately to use 2" accessories with a 2-1/2" receiver. Carbide black powder coat finish. 1-800-940-8924 to order CURT hitch adapters part number C45408 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all CURT products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves - 3" to 2-1/2" or 2". Hitch Adapters reviews from real customers.
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CURT Hitch Adapters - C45408

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

Adapter sleeves let you use 2" and 2-1/2" towing and hitch-mounted accessories with your 3" hitch receiver. Use the small sleeve separately to use 2" accessories with a 2-1/2" receiver. Carbide black powder coat finish.


Features:

  • Adapters reduce a 3" x 3" hitch receiver opening to 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" or 2" x 2"
    • Small sleeve can be used separately to reduce a 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" hitch receiver opening to 2" x 2"
  • Lets you use 2-1/2" and 2" towing and hitch-mounted accessories
  • Easy to use - slides directly into your hitch or onto the shank of your accessory
  • Durable, carbide black powder coat finish


Specs:

  • Pin hole diameter: 3/4"
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Opening WidthLength including distances between hitch pin holes


45408 Curt Reducer Sleeve Set - 3" to 2-1/2" and 2-1/2" to 2"





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Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves - 3" to 2-1/2" or 2" - C45408

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (244 Customer Reviews)

Adapter sleeves let you use 2" and 2-1/2" towing and hitch-mounted accessories with your 3" hitch receiver. Use the small sleeve separately to use 2" accessories with a 2-1/2" receiver. Carbide black powder coat finish.

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The product works fantastic! Used it to tow our cargo trailer across the country a few times now having zero issues. e-Trailer did a great job installing and explaining the product and installation process in as much detail as we needed. Thank you!



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The item is exactly what we needed. It arrived safely and on time. Your service is outstanding and you are my first "go to" when I need parts and accessories for our trailer. Thank you for all your hard work keeping this business going.



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Dont know what say, they are going to build this truck in april!!
Thanks for quick service,cant wait to install.Thanks



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product worked out just fine / GREAT!!!



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This works great on my F-350.I am enthusiastic about being able to use any hitch for hook ups.



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Quick delivery. Fits perfectly!



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Nicely finished, tabs keep inner piece from sliding in too far



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Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves - 3" to 2-1/2" or 2" is Excellent for your 3" hitch when you need to reduce your towing tongue size. Quality top notch and shipping was within two days



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Fit my 2022 F250 perfect. Always fair prices at etrailer.



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It worked perfect for what we needed!



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This adapter was exactly what I needed. My 2019 F350 has a 3" receiver. I only own 2" hitches. This solved the problem. I had originally bought a similar sleeve at a Ford dealership. It did not work because of a design flaw which was an unnecessary lip that blocked the hitch from fulling seating in the sleeve. Etrailer has solved another issue for me that included the exact part for the job. Thank you.



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Bought this for my 2020 Ford 350 XLT. It fit like a glove. The nipple on the 2" reducer makes hooking my hitch SO much better than the one I was currently using. It is very frustrating to line up 2 or more moving parts. I highly recommend this for anybody with a Ford Superduty truck.

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John R.

4/30/2021

Still 5 stars



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Just what I needed for my 2022 Ford F35 0!

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Drobinson

9/7/2023

Works great. I have have had no problem at all with this product.



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I got this reducer to attach my 2 inch rock tamer mud flaps to the 3 inch receiver on a truck. The adapter does reduce from 3" to 2.5 " to 2". However, the reducers from on size to the next are not anywhere near snug. The rock tamers wobble a lot.

The adapter will work, but realize there will be considerable slop.



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Tried out the reducers this morning and they fit perfectly. They are of good quality and good appearance. The reducers are needed so I can pull several sizes of trailers .

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Russell

1/27/2019

The reducers are working real well. They are of good quality and holding up well. I would recommend the reducers if they are required. I dont let them in all the time to help preserve the finish on them. Good quality good product.



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Worked great, my Ford 2020 F350 came with a 3" receiver hitch. This adapter provided exactly what I was looking for for both a 2 1/2" and 2" hitch hookup. I could not get this type of adapter from Ford, not available.



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This was exactly what I needed to adapt my F250 trailer hitch (3”) to the bike rack (2”) that I also bought through etrailer. The sales reps were great to deal with, they were knowledgeable, efficient, polite and personable. Both items arrived earlier than the predicted arrival date. I’m very impressed with eTrailer, this won’t be my last order with this company.



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The inserts fit into the receiver and line up well when setting up. The stops on the inserts are spot-on. The inserts would perform better, however, if they extended the length of the receiver tube. Being so short, they allow some play in the hitch assembly.



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This product works exactly as described and intended for. Makes the three inch receiver on the F350 much more compatible with the various hitches around the garage. No issues and can definitely put it into the recommended column.



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If you are tired of your adapters falling back in your hitch every time you attempt to insert your hitch PIN then this is the right solution for you. I bought this for my 2020 F250 so I could use my 2 inch hitches and it works perfectly. The hitch pin lines up better and these adapters will not slide and disappear back in the hitch. Highly recommend.



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This unit fits the hitch on my 2022 F250 perfectly. It's nice the holes line up and the adapter sleeves have stop tabs that keep them from sliding inward as you install your receiver hitch.



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This was a much-needed accessory for my 3-inch receiver hitch. I have been looking everywhere and finally found this setup on etrailer. The fit is perfect and the price is very reasonable. Plus you really get two adapters in one. The larger one reduces from 3 in to 2 1/2 in and the smaller insert slides in to take it down to a 2 in. This one adapter will allow you to use virtually all your hitch accessories with your 3 in receiver.



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New F350 came with a 3" hitch and almost all my hauling stuff 2" draw bars, so this seems to be solution. Heavy duty and well made. Had shipping nightmare that was not etrailers fault. Took over a month to receive product.



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Upgraded to an F250 with a 3 inch hitch receiver. My old receiver was 2 inch. Ordered adapter, stainless ball and 3 inch locking pin. All delivered promptly and top quality!



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Works as expected. Very well built. 1 year's usage and they look the same except the label. There is enough gap/tolerance to allow them to move even when muddy, icy, dusty.


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