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03-11-2019, 08:16 AM
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Location: Choctaw Beach, FL
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2 1/2" Shaft
Does anyone know of a 2 1/2" replacement shaft for the e2 weight distribution hitch. The sleeve sold at AutoZone was labeled not for use with WDHs.
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2018 Sundance 273RL
2019 F-250, 6.2, FX4, tow package
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03-11-2019, 08:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blindhanger
Does anyone know of a 2 1/2" replacement shaft for the e2 weight distribution hitch. The sleeve sold at AutoZone was labeled not for use with WDHs.
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I know some people are still using a sleeve with a WDH but I bought a 2.5" drop shank from eTrailer for my E2: https://www.etrailer.com/s.aspx?qry=...ribution+Shank
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03-11-2019, 08:49 AM
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I assume some of the sleeve manufacturers recommend not using a WDH due to the additional slop it adds to an already loose fit of the shank. I use a sleeve with a WDH but I also clamp it tight with a 2-1/2" hitch clamp from Amazon. I'll eventually buy a new 2-1/2" shank but will still use the clamp.
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03-12-2019, 04:59 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Choctaw Beach, FL
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Thank you.
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2018 Sundance 273RL
2019 F-250, 6.2, FX4, tow package
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03-12-2019, 05:17 AM
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Community Moderator
Monaco Owners Club
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Location: Central, Arkansas
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I never intended to pull anything that needed a 2 1/2" receiver so I welded my adapter in and had no issues.
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03-26-2019, 11:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
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It would be nice if Equalizer would supply their shanks with either 2 or 2 1/2”. I need the 28” length in 2 1/2””. They say tough luck.
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04-04-2019, 11:39 AM
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Location: Whitefish, MT
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Have the adapter sleeve welded to the shank.
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02-03-2020, 03:01 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Surprise AZ
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Anderson says use a sleeve. They sell one made of aluminum for $20 + shipping.
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02-07-2020, 02:14 PM
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Just get a 2 1/2 shank.
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02-08-2020, 06:39 AM
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Buy a 2nd sleeve as backup.
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02-08-2020, 08:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Redapple
Just get a 2 1/2 shank.
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If it was available I would. That’s the whole point.
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02-08-2020, 08:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by odinjunior
Anderson says use a sleeve. They sell one made of aluminum for $20 + shipping.
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Not a bad idea but the aluminum would get pounded out of shape pretty quickly.
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02-08-2020, 08:23 AM
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Senior Member
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I would weld one in but the day after they would become available. What I also dislike is the noise from the hitch with the sleeve and shank rattling. I use one of the heavy duty u bolts available to prevent this and it keeps it quiet. The other issue is the sleeve is a pain to desk with when installing. Otis just one more thing to deal with. In the overall scheme of things this is a minor problem but why Equsl-I-Zer doesn’t make this as a standard part is beyond me. Of course the answer is economics. In my business I like to offer solutions that solve problems not just let money make all my decisions. I must have done domething right because I retired at 55 and can’t spend my money fast enough.
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02-08-2020, 11:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
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A Reese sleeve is under $11 on Amazon. Weld it to the shank and use a good hitch clamp.
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