Is an Adapter Needed to Use the Curt Pintle Hook # C45908 with 3 Receiver on a 2017 Ford F-250
Question:
Will this fit the 3 inch receiver or will I need an adapter to fit it in my truck?
asked by: Michael K
Expert Reply:
Since your 2017 Ford F-250 has a 3" trailer hitch receiver you will need an adapter to use the Curt Pintle Hook and 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # C45908 because it has a shank made to fit a 2-1/2" hitch receiver.
For your application I recommend the B&W Reducer Sleeve # BWRHXA2183 as it has a 5/8" diameter hole for the hitch pin which matches what comes with the Curt pintle hook. This will reduce the 3" inner dimensions of your receiver to the 2-1/2" that you need.The hitch pin and clip that comes with the Curt pintle hook has 3-3/16" of usable space. Since this was designed for a 2-1/2" receiver you will want to verify that 3-3/16" is enough space. If it isn't then you will need to use something longer like the Curt # C21506 which has 4-13/16" of usable space.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve - 3" to 2-1/2"
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Reducer
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- No Extension
- Fits 3 Inch Hitch
- 3 Inch to 2-1/2 Inch
- B and W
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Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 3" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 4-13/16" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- 4-13/16 Inch Long
- Fits 3 Inch Hitch
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- 4-13/16 Inch Span
- CURT
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Pintle Hook with 2-5/16" Ball - 2-1/2" Hitches - 20,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 8 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Built-In Pintle Hook
- CURT
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