Reducer Bushing

The REESE Reducer Bushing (Model 58102) is a hitch adapter designed to bridge the gap between mismatched hitch receiver sizes on your towing setup. As a seasoned mechanic and automotive enthusiast, I can tell you this is one of those often-overlooked components that separates a proper installation from a jury-rigged one. When you're running a 2-1/2 inch hitch receiver but your trailer coupler is sized for 2 inches, this reducer bushing solves that fit problem without compromising structural integrity or safety margins.

Manufactured from solid steel and finished with black powder coat, the REESE Reducer Bushing provides a secure, corrosion-resistant transition between hitch sizes. The powder coat finish protects against rust and weathering—critical when your hitch assembly is exposed to road salt, moisture, and temperature swings. At 3.05 pounds, this bushing carries genuine mass; it's not stamped sheet metal but a properly engineered component that maintains Class III or higher rating standards. The compact dimensions (2.8 x 2.8 x 6.3 inches) make it a direct drop-in fit into your existing 2-1/2 inch receiver, with the inner diameter sized precisely for 2-inch coupler pins and balls.

This adapter benefits anyone with mixed hitch-receiver and coupler combinations—common when upgrading vehicles or using multiple trailers with different age specifications. Installation is straightforward: slide the bushing into your receiver, align the pin hole, and secure with your hitch pin and clip. It's ideal for utility trailers, boat trailers, and light to medium-duty towing applications where weight capacity remains within your vehicle's GCWR. For specifications, compatibility, or installation guidance, verify your vehicle's towing capacity before purchase to ensure this reducer bushing is appropriate for your load class.