2" or 2.5" hitch?

[JDgreen227]

My truck is a Y2K model, and I have not even looked at any new trucks since I purchased it. Didn't even know the 2.5" size was available now...does anyone know which brand first introduced that size, and when? Thanks.

 

[Diamondpilot]

It started with Ford on the Superduty line. They also introduced the Factory Built-in Brake Controller around the same time. GM followed about four years later, not sure about Dodge.

Chris

 

[slowzuki]

Yeah, without a larger pin, the 2.5" just gets you more tongue weight capacity. All my 2" hitches were already solid Class V with the 1.25" hole and my WD hitch is 2". Not cheap to toss them and start over in 2.5".

 

[Diamondpilot]

Yeah, without a larger pin, the 2.5" just gets you more tongue weight capacity. All my 2" hitches were already solid Class V with the 1.25" hole and my WD hitch is 2". Not cheap to toss them and start over in 2.5".

Here is a good thread on hitch pins. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/trailers-transportation/182179-hitch-pins.html

I have towed everything under the sun with my Superdutys, including a 70' Mobil Home, and never broken a 5/8" hitch pin. I have bent draw bars, broken hitches, ect. Last thing I would worry about it the pin.

Chris