Adjustable Bumper hitch with least play

[chas0218]

I have a few non-adjustable bumper hitches (2") but they all seem to have a decent amount of play in the receiver. Are any of the adjustable hitches like bulletproof or B&W any better in terms of play in the hitch. I could throw a bead of weld on the hitch just to take some play out but I feel like that defeats the purpose of buying a $300+ hitch.

I'm looking to buy a 2.5" solid shank adjustable hitch in the next week and wanted something that won't rattle around or chuck back and forth in the receiver.

 

[Crusty old shellback]

I bought one one day, bully dog I believe, that I had to grind down some to get it to fit in my 2" hitch on my old truck.

Other than that, all others seem to have a bit of play.

 

[tchur1]

I have a gen y mega duty and its rock solid. Pricey but highly recommend. Very little play or slip IMO

 

[LateToTheParty]

Both of the 2.5" shank Bulletproof adjustable hitches that I have are really solid. I have a 2.5" Trimax adjustable and a handful of other stationary 2" (Curt, Buyers, etc.) and they all rattle like crazy.

 

[jebruns]

https://www.amazon.com/Trimax-THC250-Silver-Anti-Rattle-Clamp/dp/B07JDF79W9/ref=sr_1_5?crid=OGCSEPQ4TXY&keywords=hitch+anti+rattle+2.5+inch&qid=1655980677&sprefix=hitch+ant%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-5

 

[IndyRamMega]

bulletproof has an anti rattle device you can put on their hitches....i prefer my shocker hitch tho....adjustable...air ride....and no rattle whatsoever.....

Shocker Air Receiver Hitch (Build Your Own)

Airbag receiver hitch. 12,000 to 16,000 lbs towing. Combo dual ball, sway bar tab, drop mount, raised, pintle, drawbar, clevis & more. 2", 2.5" & 3" receivers

shockerhitch.com

 

[PD Luke]

Both of the 2.5" shank Bulletproof adjustable hitches that I have are really solid. I have a 2.5" Trimax adjustable and a handful of other stationary 2" (Curt, Buyers, etc.) and they all rattle like crazy.

Agree. My Bulletproof 2.5" shank fits very snug. It has the least amount of play of any of the hitches I have owned over the years.

 

[Ickabod]

I bought the B&W Tow & Stow. It is solid. One of the main reason I bought it besides the reviews, is that I can "stow" it so I can still park my truck in the garage. I only have 4" clearance...

 

[Truckermiller]

I have a few non-adjustable bumper hitches (2") but they all seem to have a decent amount of play in the receiver. Are any of the adjustable hitches like bulletproof or B&W any better in terms of play in the hitch. I could throw a bead of weld on the hitch just to take some play out but I feel like that defeats the purpose of buying a $300+ hitch.

I'm looking to buy a 2.5" solid shank adjustable hitch in the next week and wanted something that won't rattle around or chuck back and forth in the receiver.

They make a rubber spacer that can fill in the gap around the receiver they are sold on Amazon

 

[chas0218]

I bought the B&W Tow & Stow. It is solid. One of the main reason I bought it besides the reviews, is that I can "stow" it so I can still park my truck in the garage. I only have 4" clearance...

I ordered the tow and stow with 7" drop. Hope it's enough. My one trailer likes a low hitch point.

 

[Riddick]

My 2.5" Bulletproof rattles around like crazy if I don't have a trailer on it. On the bigger bumps you can actually feel it banging around. I only put it on when I'm towing now. I will have to look into this anti rattle device they make.

 

[whitexc]

My Bulletproof with the WDH adapter does rattle when unloaded as I would expect it to. It weighs a sh!t ton and has various parts pinned together. I am still happy with it as others are with their decision.

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[Jsingl01]

New to site! Just purchased Ram 2500 4x4. What is the recommended drop suggestion for new hitch?

 

[areuriding]

Depends on the height needed to keep the trailer level when hooked up. I use one that is 8”s adjustable up or down when flipped over.

 

[chas0218]

I went with the B&W tow and stow. Seems to work well.

 

[CFE]

I went with the B&W tow and stow. Seems to work well.

same - doesn't wiggle like some I have had in the past.

 

[mountainears]

I had a bulletproof 8” drop. Still have it, trying to sell it.

I switched to tow and stow 5” drop. Haven’t had any issues with various trailers and like the stowing option to silence the back up alarm.


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[elephantrider]

another tow and stow 7" drop. I did get 2 of the b&w insulators and stacked them. been tight for 3.5yrs.

 

[chas0218]

I had a bulletproof 8” drop. Still have it, trying to sell it.

I switched to tow and stow 5” drop. Haven’t had any issues with various trailers and like the stowing option to silence the back up alarm.


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I looked at the bulletproof but didn't like that I couldn't flip the ball around. I wasn't sure if my rear park sensors would get set off by the hitch balls so I just bought the tow and stow. In one position for my trailer it's fine but the other it sets them off and they were about $100 more than the B&W.

 

[CFE]

I looked at the bulletproof but didn't like that I couldn't flip the ball around. I wasn't sure if my rear park sensors would get set off by the hitch balls so I just bought the tow and stow. In one position for my trailer it's fine but the other it sets them off and they were about $100 more than the B&W.

I don't think you'll be disappointed with the tow n stow. It's pretty beefy and I haven't heard mine rattling (I drive my truck nearly everyday). Let us know what you think when you get it.