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

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• Recommended 3 Inch to 2 Inch Hitch Reducer with 5/8 Inch Pin Hole
  There is a solution for you, the Buyers Products 3" to 2" Receiver Tube Adapter # 337RTA302 which has a 5/8" hitch pin hole and would give you the security you need. Using the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves - 3" to 2-1/2" or 2" # C45408 with its 3/4" hitch pin hole would not be ideal because the conflicting hitch pin diameters would mean your tow bar would be loose inside the receiver. I have added a link to a video review of the Buyers Products adapter for you to check out as well.
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• Recommended Hitch Extender for Towing/Hitch Accessories With Truck Bed Camper
  Both the Curt # C45048 and the Reese # RP45292 hitch extensions would require using a 3 inch to 2-1/2 inch reducer sleeve # BWRHXA2183. This would work pretty well for towing but it would allow a hitch mounted accessory like a bike rack to bounce about quite a bit which would concern me. The bouncing force would increase the leverage applied to the extender and the hitch installed on the truck, so I'm not thrilled with either of those two solutions. I'd prefer so see you use an extender...
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• Recommended Hitch Reducer To Use 2" Weight Distribution Shank in 3" Trailer Hitch Receiver
  Using a hitch reducer like the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves - 3" to 2-1/2" or 2" # C45408 would be a great option that will not reduce the capacities of your hitch and is confirmed to work with weight distribution systems like your Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 14,000 lbs GTW, 1,400 lbs TW # EQ37140ET. You are correct that there is not any 3" weight distribution shanks on the market yet, so using the # C45408 would be the easiest way keep using...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch Adapter for 3 Inch Hitch Receiver Opening
  To convert a 3 inch receiver opening to a 2 inch receiver accessory you will need a hitch adapter. If you are just using a ball mount I recommend the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves - 3" to 2-1/2" or 2" # C45408. If you are going to be using an anti-rattle device like you'd want on a ball mount I recommend instead using the Reducer Sleeve for Super Titan Hitch Receivers - 3" to 2" # 38735. This will allow you to use an anti-rattle lock on the 3 inch receiver and then use the anti-rattle...
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• How To Use Equal-i-zer 1400/14000lb Weight Distribution Hitch In 2021 Ford F-350 W/ 3" Receiver
  I have another option for you, but due to the tongue weight of your trailer being right at the max 1200lb rating of the Buyers Products # 337RTA302, and your 2021 Ford F-350's 3" trailer hitch receiver having a hitch pin hole of 5/8" meaning it will not work correctly with the # C45408 I do not recommend either of these option. Instead I recommend using the B&W Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve - 3" to 2-1/2" # BWRHXA2183 to reduce your 3" receiver to 2-1/2", then replacing your shank with...
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• How To Use Weight Distribution Hitch With A 3" Hitch Receiver On 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty
  I do have a solution for you, however, there currently is not a 3" shank available for a weight distribution system. You will need to use a reducer sleeve such as Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves # C45408, which will reduce a 3" receiver to 2-1/2" or 2". This has been confirmed to work with weight distribution systems and will NOT reduce your towing capacity. This is your best route if you want to use your current weight distribution hitch with your 2021 Ford F-250 3" hitch receiver....
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• 3 Inch to 2 Inch Hitch Receiver Adapter
  We have what you need. It is the Curt Reducer Sleeve # C45408. This adapter reduces a 3 inch hitch receiver to a 2-1/2 or 2 inch receiver opening. I've linked a video for you.
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• Can Hitch Reducer Sleeve Be Used with Weight Distribution Shank Without Loss of Capacity
  We offer weight distribution shanks for 2-inch and 2-1/2-inch hitches, shown on the linked page, but not one for a 3-inch hitch. We can still help you. Adding Curt reducer sleeve # C45408 allows dropping a 3-inch receiver down to either the 2-1/2-inch size to allow use of a Reese shank like # RP54977 or to a 2-inch size, which would allow you to continue using your existing 2-inch shank. This reducer does NOT cause a loss of hitch capacity the way other types of adapters do. Hitch...
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• Distance From Front Face of Curt C45408 Hitch Reducer to Center Of Hitch Pin Hole
  The distance from the front face of the Curt # C45408 Reducer Sleeve to the center of the hitch pin hole is 2-1/2 inches, as indicated int he photo I've provided.
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• Hitch Cover for a 3-Inch Hitch Receiver?
  We do not have any hitch covers made for 3" hitches. In fact there is only one hitch cover made for 2-1/2" hitch receivers which is the Curt Hitch Cover # C22277. Having a 3" hitch receiver limits your options whenever you want to use it for non-towing purposes. If ever you want to carry around a bike rack or use a non-towing accessory, I recommend having the Curt Hitch Reducer Sleeve # C45408. It's a small adapter that fits inside your hitch so that you can use normal 2" hitch accessories...
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• Pin Hole Size for the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves # C45408
  Both of the pin hole diameters for the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves # C45408 that you referenced are 3/4 inch. Since your hitch's pin hole is larger at 5/8 inch you could just go with a 3/4 inch pin like what this fits like part # 58388 and you'd be set.
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• Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter from 3 Inch to 2 Inch Opening
  Yes, the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves part # C45408 will allow you to use a 2" shank inside a 3" trailer hitch receiver opening. This reducer has a carbide black powder coat finish which will reduce the chance of rust and it has a limited lifetime warranty. I have attached a review video on the above adapter for you as well.
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• Why Do Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves # C45408 Only Have One Hitch Pin Hole
  The Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves # C45408 only has one hitch pin hole per sleeve as it is not designed to be a hitch extender and protrude out of the hitch opening. The sleeves are designed to fit flush in the hitch they are installed in.
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• 24" Hitch Extension for 3" Receiver on a 2017 Ford F-350
  I do have a solution for you but unfortunately we don't have any hitch extenders that fit the 3" receiver on your 2017 Ford F-350 and are at least 24" long. What you could do is use the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves # C45408 to go from 3" to 2-1/2" and then utilize the Curt Hitch Extension and Reducer # C45048 which goes from 2-1/2" to 2". This extension can be used in either the 34" or 24" length by cutting the shank itself. At the 24" length it has a max gross trailer weight...
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• Reducer Sleeve Needed for Diversi-Tech 2
  If you have a 3 inch receiver opening on your 2017 Ford F-350 and you want to utilize both a 2-1/2 inch receiver and 2 inch receiver then the perfect solution for you is the Curt Reducer # C45408. This is compatible with a 3 inch receiver and reduces it to 2 inches for your application. This will allow you to use your Diversi-Tech 2 inch ball mount with the hitch receiver on your F-350. I also recommend using a receiver lock like the Weigh Safe # WS05 which is 3-1/2 inches long...
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• Adapter Needed to Use 1-1/4 Inch Bike Rack in 2 Inch Receiver Hitch
  It sounds like you're needing a reducer sleeve. A reducer sleeve like # HT02 will allow you to use your bike rack that's designed for a 1-1/4 inch receiver in the 2 inch hitch on your vehicle. The # C45408 that you'd looked at is a similar item, but it's not designed to reduce a 2 inch receiver to a 1-1/4. If you click the provided link, you can see a product demonstration video.
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• Sleeve Adapter Recommendation for Converting 2 inch Hitch Size to 1-1/4 inch
  We have the sleeve adapter part # HT02 which is designed for allowing a 1-1/4 inch hitch accessory to fit in a 2 inch trailer hitch. Some bike racks have specific adapers made for them but this adapter works for most. Feel free to email me back with what bike rack you have and I can see if we have an adapter specific for it.
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• Availability of 3 Receiver to 2 Weight Distribution Shank Adapter with Anti-Rattle
  Since you want to avoid an adapter that uses 2 sleeves to get you from your 3" receiver down to the 2" shank size of your weight distribution (WD) system you can potentially use either the 12K Reese Titan # 38735 or the 12K Buyers Products # 337RTA302. The advantage of the Reese Titan is that is has provisions for you to use the J-Pin # 63201 to help stabilize your WD system while the Buyers Products option does not. The Reese Titan is not compatible with Ford OEM 3" receivers though so...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch Adapters And Lock For Super Titan 3" Trailer Hitch Receiver
  For your Super Titan 4000 Weld-On Trailer Hitch with 3" Receiver # 38124 I recommend using the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves # C45408. These sleeves can both be used at the same time to reduce your 3" receiver to a 2" receiver. And if you ever find the need for a 2-1/2" receiver you can use just the one large sleeve for that hitch. Both sleeves have a 3/4" pin hole for accepting your larger pin. The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # 63259 is designed for 3" receivers and...
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• How to Use Blue Ox Weight Distribution in 3 Inch Hitch
  While there is not a 3 inch shank available for a Blue Ox weight distribution system like the Blue Ox SwayPro # BXW1500, a reducer is definitely a viable option that is just as safe and will work really well. The best option for this is a reducer sleeve that fits inside your 3 inch receiver as opposed to an adapter that sticks out of the hitch, and for that you will need the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves - 3" to 2-1/2" or 2" # C45408. This will just slide into your hitch so...
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• What Hitch Reducer and Locking Hitch Pin Do You Recommend for a Curt 5 Bike Rack on a 3-Inch Hitch?
  In order to use the Curt 5 Bike Rack - 2" # C18065 on your 3-inch hitch on your RV, I recommend the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves - 3" to 2-1/2" or 2" # C45408. The reducer will allow you to use the Curt 5 Bike Rack with your 3-inch hitch receiver. As for as a compatible pin and lock that will work for both the hitch, the reducer, and the rack, I confirmed with my contact at Curt that the pinhole diameter of these accessories is 5/8". With that being said, I recommend the Fastway...
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• How to Use Roadmaster RoadWing on 2015 Chevy Silverado 3500 with 3 Inch Receiver
  As long as the ball mount that you're using is a 2" then you can use the Roadmaster RoadWing Removable, Expandable Mud Flap System for RVs, Buses and Dual-Tire Trucks # RM-4400-102 without any issues. These mudflaps do not connect directly to the receiver so you should be able to make this work on your 2015 Chevy Silverado 3500. If you don't have a 3" to 2" reducer sleeve you can use the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves - 3" to 2-1/2" or 2" # C45408. If you need a ball mount for a...
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• Compatibility of the e99007 Hitch Stabilizer with 3 Inch Receiver with Reducers
  The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Stabilizer for 2" Hitches - Vinyl Coated Steel # e99007 is compatible with your 2 inch ball mount. The U-bolt is 4-1/4 inches tall overall and 2 inches wide on the inside. This should allow for snugging your ball mount into your receiver depending on the reducers used. If you have a stacked reducer like the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves - 3" to 2-1/2" or 2" # C45408 the collar may have too much of a gap to overcome with that type of stabilizer...
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• Recommended Mud Flaps to Use on Both 2014 and 2020 Ford F-350 With Different Receiver Sizes
  Since you're already using a 2" ball mount in this application, it might be easier for you (or at least more cost effective) to continue going that route depending on your towing needs. Because you'll need a sleeve reducer for your 3" hitch when you switch to that truck, you can use the Curt Hitch Reducer # C45408 which will reduce both a 3" and 2.5" receiver down to a 2" receiver and allow you to use your existing ball mount. From there, the Access Rockstar XL # A10100311 will provide...
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• Inexpensive Light Duty Ball Mount Recommendation for 3 Inch Receiver on 2020 Ford F-250
  If you're going to tow anything at highway speeds for any distance, It really is important that you get the drop of the ball mount within an inch or so of level, or you'll get trailer sway which isn't super fun. I'll link to an article that shows how to measure for the correct drop ball mount. I'd recommend using Curt # C45408 hitch reducers (one to reduce the 3 inch receiver to a 2-1/2, and another to reduce the 2-1/2 to a 2 inch) along with a relatively inexpensive adjustable ball...
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• Recommended Hitch Receiver Reducer for 2017 Ford F-250 with 3 Inch Hitch to Blue Ox Sway Pro System
  For the traditional Blue Ox Sway Pro, you will need the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves - 3" to 2-1/2" or 2" # C45408 to reduce a 3 inch receiver down to 2 inches. This is not rated for a specific weight rating because it does not protrude from the hitch opening. Another option is to use the Buyers products # 337RTA302 which has one less moving part and are rated for tongue weights up to 1,200 lbs.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch Reducer for 3 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver
  Of those two hitch reducer options, the Buyers Products 3" to 2" Receiver Tube Adapter # 337RTA302 is compatible with your 2017 Ram 2500's 3 inch receiver. The Reese's pin hole is too large to match your truck's receiver. There are also other options like the B&W Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve - 3" to 2-1/2" # BWRHXA2183 and the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeves - 3" to 2-1/2" or 2" # C45408. Any of these options will work with your factory 3 inch hitch.
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• Reducer Sleeve to Install Weight Distribution System in 3-Inch Hitch
  Weight distribution shanks like Curt part # C17123 are available in 2-inch and 2-1/2-inch hitch sizes but not 3-inch. But to use your system in a 3-inch hitch all you need to do is use a reducer sleeve # C45408. This reducer will allow 2-inch and 2-1/2-inch shanks to fit your 3-inch hitch.
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• 3 inch Hitch Adapter Recommendation for Use with MaxxTow Crane # MT70238
  The MaxxTow Hydraulic Pickup Truck Crane for 2inch Hitches - 1,000 lbs Item # MT70238 that you referenced is designed to fit a 2 inch hitch opening. If you wanted it to fit a 3 inch trailer hitch you'll want the part # C45408. This will fit your 3 inch hitch and give you a 2 inch hitch for the Crane to install in.
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• Are The Rock Tamers 2.5" Compatible With Stow & Go Hitch and Anti Rattle Quiet Hitch?
  If you have a 3 inch hitch on your 2020 Ford F-350 and you're using the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount # BWTS20049B with an adapter sleeve # C45408. You will be able to use the Rock Tamer Mud Flaps # ERT00110. All you need to use these flaps is at least 1 inch from the hitch to the end of the shank of the ball mount. The Tow & Stow has two holes. The front hitch pin hole is 3 inches to the end of the shank and the last hole is 4 inches. So you should have plenty of room to put the Rock Tamers...
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