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hulihan
12-08-2011, 02:23 PM
On the truck we may get, the receiver is bigger than all our hitches, it is not normal, is there a sleeve or something, I went to pep boys and a few other places, and all they sell are the ones like in the picture I attached, or do I have to get the dealer to get me the correct hitch, it looks like 2.5 inches or 3 inches , any suggestions ?
BajaMike
12-08-2011, 02:36 PM
On the truck we may get, the receiver is bigger than all our hitches, it is not normal, is there a sleeve or something, I went to pep boys and a few other places, and all they sell are the ones like in the picture I attached, or do I have to get the dealer to get me the correct hitch, it looks like 2.5 inches or 3 inches , any suggestions ?

What model Chevy truck?
Singleton
12-08-2011, 02:52 PM
They sell an attachment that go over the hitch you have
TOOLSHED
12-08-2011, 03:34 PM
New hitch is a probably a class 5. you need a sleeve that the standard receiver fits into.
ultra26shadow
12-08-2011, 03:38 PM
they usually come with them. My 2500 HD came with the sleeve adaptor but I didnt feel comfortorable with a adaptor so I just bought a class V hitch and ball
hulihan
12-08-2011, 03:47 PM
Its a 2500HD 4X4 6.6 Allison Diesel , I saw the sleeve thing, and it is a tad cheesy and lots of wiggle on it, just seems wrong to me, they are going to get me whatever I want, so its called a class 5, will write that down , thanks !
Craig
SydneyRaysDad
12-08-2011, 04:37 PM
I have a GMC 2500 HD with the same hitch. The sleeve does have some wiggle in it but it has worked fine pulling my boat. Good luck.
hulihan
12-08-2011, 05:05 PM
Just came from the dealer, they say ( maybe) their hitch and sleeve has less wiggle he thinks/hopes :)
NicPaus
12-08-2011, 06:10 PM
Even without a sleeve there is a little play. You can drill and tap it from below and put a bolt to eliminate play but I dont worry about it. Any trailer store will have a 2.5" reciever to fit it. Lowes and all the Auto stores will only carry 2". With your boat the sleeve is fine. 8,000Lbs plus then ditch the sleeve.
NiceGuyEddie
12-20-2011, 09:20 AM
My 2500 came with the sleeve and I have a 10" Drop Rapid Hitch. Been towing with it for 4 years, no problems. :cool:
paradise
12-20-2011, 09:29 AM
no issues here with the sleeve on any of the trucks, and we probably tow way more than it's rated for...