Front Hitch Questions
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Front Hitch Questions
I've been looking at some front hitch pictures online and it seems that there is a couple of ways i could do it. I just have the stock bumper and no body lift. can you guys post a couple of pics of your front tow hitches? and any advice of what not to do or any other ideas are welcome
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see page one of my build thread, has some pics of my old front hitch
https://www.ranger-forums.com/projec...rescue-133236/
https://www.ranger-forums.com/projec...rescue-133236/
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yeah i just found out that there really is none of those fx4 level II hooks out there. i also found out after taking off my bumper that i don't have a cross member...so thats already a bump in the rode for this project lol i did find this though
Ford Ranger 1992-2012 Front Trailer Hitch - Tow Receiver by Curt MFG #31063 | SuspensionConnection.com
not really sure if i want to pay $160 for it but do you think i could just slap some welds on it and call it a day? it says it'll fit but it looks way smaller than it should. that truck is f-ing sick dude
Ford Ranger 1992-2012 Front Trailer Hitch - Tow Receiver by Curt MFG #31063 | SuspensionConnection.com
not really sure if i want to pay $160 for it but do you think i could just slap some welds on it and call it a day? it says it'll fit but it looks way smaller than it should. that truck is f-ing sick dude
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that hitch will bolt on but it'll hang really low. It'll sit under your valence. I personally don't think it'll look good and you don't necessarily "Need" the cross member. the main welds will be on the frame rails. the cross member welds are just extra.
Thanks, I try to keep my truck clean lol
This is the bolt-on style hitch similar to the one you linked above
Thanks, I try to keep my truck clean lol
This is the bolt-on style hitch similar to the one you linked above
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that hitch will bolt on but it'll hang really low. It'll sit under your valence. I personally don't think it'll look good and you don't necessarily "Need" the cross member. the main welds will be on the frame rails. the cross member welds are just extra.
Thanks, I try to keep my truck clean lol
This is the bolt-on style hitch similar to the one you linked above
Thanks, I try to keep my truck clean lol
This is the bolt-on style hitch similar to the one you linked above
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It's illegal here as well but I have mine on the drivers side of the windshield held on with 2 suction cups. never been pulled over for it in either of my trucks
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When we (a friend and I) did mine we just used grade 8 hardware or stronger.
As for the plate, I need one too in ontario and we just took a class II hitch and cut it to a T then drilled holes for my plate. I can remove it at anytime with a ratchet and socket.
I'll post pics later.
As for the plate, I need one too in ontario and we just took a class II hitch and cut it to a T then drilled holes for my plate. I can remove it at anytime with a ratchet and socket.
I'll post pics later.
Yeah I doubt they'd give you trouble for it, I sure wouldn't. I got my suction cups at the local auto parts store, came in a pack of 4 but i only used 2 since 4 is overkill. They have little ridges on the back side that hold the license plate onto it.
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When we (a friend and I) did mine we just used grade 8 hardware or stronger.
As for the plate, I need one too in ontario and we just took a class II hitch and cut it to a T then drilled holes for my plate. I can remove it at anytime with a ratchet and socket.
I'll post pics later.
As for the plate, I need one too in ontario and we just took a class II hitch and cut it to a T then drilled holes for my plate. I can remove it at anytime with a ratchet and socket.
I'll post pics later.
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I have the same curt hitch you linked in a previous post on my 04. I'll get some pictures in the next few days. I don't think it hangs that low, its about an inch below the valence, (You have to trim valence slightly). Its very heavy duty and easy to install. It's rated at 9000lb line pull I believe. Personally I would consider it stronger than welding one between the frame rails. However, I will agree having it stick out above the valence is cleaner.
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I have the same curt hitch you linked in a previous post on my 04. I'll get some pictures in the next few days. I don't think it hangs that low, its about an inch below the valence, (You have to trim valence slightly). Its very heavy duty and easy to install. It's rated at 9000lb line pull I believe. Personally I would consider it stronger than welding one between the frame rails. However, I will agree having it stick out above the valence is cleaner.
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