Tubing size

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Hello,Does anyone know the tubing size (outer dimensions) of the tubing that fits inside a 2 inch receiver hitch.  This would be the tubing that the ball is attached to.   Thanks.
Reply:Do you mean a receiver tube. Attached Images
Reply:You mean the dimensions for the 2" square tube that fits in a 2" receiver?
Reply:A standard 2 inch square tube will fit into a 2 inch receiver.   I just made something that fit into my truck receiver recently.  I doubt if you will even need to sand it to get it to fit.RichardSculptures in copper and other metalshttp://www.fergusonsculpture.comSyncrowave 200 Millermatic 211Readywelder spoolgunHypertherm 600 plasma cutterThermal Arc GMS300 Victor OA torchHomemade Blacksmith propane forge
Reply:I thought there was a different radius of the corners. Maybe I never tried, but I've heard a regular 2" tube won't fit."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Originally Posted by Stick-manI thought there was a different radius of the corners. Maybe I never tried, but I've heard a regular 2" tube won't fit.
Reply:It is the wall thickness of tubing that creates the radius of the outside of the tube.The thinner the tube, the crisper the bend.Tubing is formed from sheets of metal.When you buy a "reciever" product, it has the weld seam deburred. It is drilled  and has the reinforcing band welded on.Last edited by Donald Branscom; 03-24-2011 at 02:48 PM.AWS certified welding inspectorAWS certified welder
Reply:The tubing I am asking about is the portion that has the hitch ball attached and slides inside a normal 2 inch receiver hitch bolted to your vehicle.  Thanks.
Reply:It is normal 2" square tube. You just have to decide if you want 3/16 or 1/4 wall thickness.
Reply:Gee, that was a tough one.What size tube fits inside 2" receiver tube.How about 2"?Receiver tube is different that standard tubing in that it is sized based on interior dimension (2"), rather than exterior dimension, as is the case with standard tube.  That, combined with the fact that there is no interior seam protruding to prevent insertion of a section of 2" tube.Of course if you wanted you could buy 2 1/2" square rod, mill 1/4" off each side and then relieve the corners and you'd have an insert that works also.Syncro 250 DX Dynasty 200 DXMM 251 w/30A SG XMT 304 w/714 Feeder & Optima PulserHH187Dialarc 250 AC/DCHypertherm PM 1250Smith, Harris, Victor O/ASmith and Thermco Gas MixersAccess to a full fab shop with CNC Plasma, Water Jet, etc.
Reply:Originally Posted by Chopper246The tubing I am asking about is the portion that has the hitch ball attached and slides inside a normal 2 inch receiver hitch bolted to your vehicle.  Thanks.
Reply:Originally Posted by noritePerhaps you were thinking of a 2" sq bar.  The corners would need to be relieved to fit inside a 2" receiver tube.  I have made many 2" sq. tube drawbars for 2" hitch receivers and they fit perfectly.