Anyone know what this is?

[shovelhd]

I found it under the passenger seat. I bought the truck from a dealer, preowned. The U-bolt is too narrow for the leaf spring or the tow package hitch.

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[VegasP11]

It is a bracket for the trailer hitch if you have slop in the receiver. I had to but one for my Escape as the Hitch would move side to side a bit in the receiver.

 

[AzScorpion]

When in doubt it's called a doohickey.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

As @VegasP11 says, it looks like a hitch receiver anti-rattle clamp. Since it’s too narrow for your 2” receiver, the previous owner may have had a bike rack with a smaller, 1-1/4” hitch mount and an adapter. I’m sure the whole setup rattled like mad without clamps.

 

[VegasP11]

As @VegasP11 says, it looks like a hitch receiver anti-rattle clamp. Since it’s too narrow for your 2” receiver, the previous owner may have had a bike rack with a smaller, 1-1/4” hitch mount and an adapter. I’m sure the whole setup rattled like mad without clamps.

Exactly my situation with my Escape. The kids raced BMX for years and the 1 1/4 receiver was slightly too wide for the bike rack and it would bang back and forth on the highway.

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[Grumpaw]

When in doubt it's called a doohickey.

A very useful doohickey. And, it has nut's !!!

 

[AzScorpion]

A very useful doohickey. And, it has nut's !!!

? Well here's a thought, it could be a Which A Ma Call It?

 

[Muscleford]

A very useful doohickey. And, it has nut's !!!

A "Doohickey" with NUTS is called a"DUDEHICKEY."

 

[theprinceofsnj]

Actually, it's a Thing-Ah-Ma Bob. It's to keep your trailer thingy from chattering. I got one from TEMU. I don't know why I have never pulled a trailer. I guess it goes well the trailer package that came with my truck that I've never used.

 

[Tom_C]

I use this type of thing, there are many different designs, but essentially the pin is a bolt, and a nut/spring goes inside the receiver tube. You put it all together and tighten up the bolt to lock the receiver in place so it won't rattle.

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[shovelhd]

Thanks, everyone. It does fit over the drawbar, so your explanation makes sense. I hate that clunking while towing.

 

[OGMix376]

When in doubt it's called a doohickey.

Or thing-a-ma-bob. ?

 

[OGMix376]

Actually, it's a Thing-Ah-Ma Bob. It's to keep your trailer thingy from chattering. I got one from TEMU. I don't know why I have never pulled a trailer. I guess it goes well the trailer package that came with my truck that I've never used.

Aw man you beat me too it ?

 

[NotBudule2]

I like Doo Hickey best , plus it had that song about it by that 80's cheerleader chick, Tracy Bowman I think ?
"Doo Hickey your so fine

Doo Hickey ! (stomp stomp) Doo Hickey !"

Catchy...

 

[Chris M]

I was just thinking about @Tracy Bowman the other day. I hope she is enjoying her retirement!

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