Will Using 2-1/2" to 2" Hitch Reducer Affect The Use Of Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution System

Published 01/01/2022

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Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 9-Hole Shank - 13K GTW, 1.3K TW

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$660.22

Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2" Hitches - 9 Hole Adjustment

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Blue Ox Hitch Receiver Immobilizer III for 2-1/2" Hitch with 2" Adapter

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Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve - 2-1/2" to 2"

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Question:

Based on that part # above... I need that hitch but I have a 2.5inch receiver. I have a 2022 Ram 2500 6.4L gas Big Horn on the way and I think I need about 6in . Only options I see is to get a reducer, or spend a bunch more $$ and buy the shank and WD/Sway hitch separately. Any thoughts here? Thanks!

asked by: Patrick F

Expert Reply:

I have seen this situation several times. There is nothing wrong with using a Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve # C45405 with the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution # BLU59FR. You are not going to loose any weight capacity with this reducer sleeve.

The reducer will cause a little more play but you will still have hitch play with a Blue Ox Track Pro Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2" Hitches # BLU26FR. To eliminate the hitch play the Blue Ox Hitch Receiver Immobilizer III for 2-1/2" Hitch with 2" Adapter # BX88312 will secure the hitch and eliminate the rattle.

expert reply by: Bud M