Welding in the reciever Hitch sleeve ?

[Nwcid]

I guess it all depends on how you use your truck.

I bought a hitch with a 3 way rotating ball. I think it has been take out of the receiver a total of about 6 times in 5 years.

[LETMGROW]

Originally Posted by Nwcid

I guess it all depends on how you use your truck.

I bought a hitch with a 3 way rotating ball. I think it has been take out of the receiver a total of about 6 times in 5 years.

The day you walk into that hitch you will be taking it out every time you are done with it. LOL
Lynn

[Cumminsfan]

No way would I weld the 2" adapter to my 2.5" receiver. Just tack something on the adapter so it only goes in so far.
Thats what Ram did for me.

[Off Road]

I hated that stupid sleeve. I bought 2.5" stingers for all my hitches, works so much better and rated for more towing capacity. Just get rid of the sleeve.

[tomk52]

I've tack welded the sleeve to the receiver on two trucks I've owned and never had an issue. I just slid the reducer into the receiver, installed the pin for alignment and tacked a 1/4" to 3/8" weld. If I ever need the 2 1/2" receiver I can cut the tack, remove the reducer and continue to march.