1988 Putnam Hitch Has A 1-3/4" Receiver - Are Hitches Made In That Size?
Updated 01/19/2026 | Published 08/03/2024
Question:
I have a 1988 Putnam hitch receiver. The square hole that should be 2” . It’s only 13/4”. Do they make hitch’s that size?
asked by: Walter T
Expert Reply:
Hello Walter, thanks for reaching out. A 1-3/4" receiver is definitely not standard. I am not aware of any trailer hitches made in that size. I can tell you that we do not carry any accessories or adapters for a 1-3/4" hitch. I even looked around elsewhere online and found no mention of a 1-3/4" receiver being a thing. The only hitch sizes made today are 1-1/4", 2", 2-1/2", and even a 3" on certain Ford trucks. Your hitch is pretty old though, so it could be the 1-3/4" receiver is just an old size that is now obsolete.
You best option at this point will be to use a different hitch for your vehicle. If you can let me know the year, make and model of your vehicle I am happy to look into it and see if we have a hitch for you.
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Gen-Y 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch Receivers - 2-5/16" and 2" Balls
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- Two Balls
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Steel Shank
- Drop - 0 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Gen-Y Hitch
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Jesse M.
1/19/2026
Hey Walter, did you get a chance to check what hitch might work as a replacement for your old Putnam receiver? Once you know your vehicle’s year, make, and model, I can help narrow down the right fit. Your update could make it easier for others with older hitches to find a solution too.