Front Hitch Pics
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I looked for the hidden hitch that "pokes" through the opening in the valence. Hidden hitch told me it was not in production anymore, so they have a new one that hangs below the valance and looks fugly.
So I just got a old rusty hitch, and the welder is picking it up tonight to weld brackets on it to bolt onto my frame using measurments I provided. I will get pictures up as soon as he is done the job (I cross my fingers by the end of the week). All in all, I should spend about half that of a new hitch. And it will be positioned in a way that will allow me to have tow hooks bolted onto it as well - yup, a 2wd XLT with tow hooks, finally!
So I just got a old rusty hitch, and the welder is picking it up tonight to weld brackets on it to bolt onto my frame using measurments I provided. I will get pictures up as soon as he is done the job (I cross my fingers by the end of the week). All in all, I should spend about half that of a new hitch. And it will be positioned in a way that will allow me to have tow hooks bolted onto it as well - yup, a 2wd XLT with tow hooks, finally!
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mod bargains still has it unless hes behind on the update
http://www.modbargains.com/dept.aspx...64-001-004-008
http://www.modbargains.com/dept.aspx...64-001-004-008
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I bought a new (cheap!) hidden style hitch for a superduty, and had my welder cut it down and make new brackets for it. The only part you can see is where the receiver pokes through the bumper opening. It's on a sport trac but any metal fab guy could do the same for a ranger.
Since this, my license plate mounts into the receiver so can't even tell it's there until I need it. Here's a picture with the license plate in, and another with the winch in...
Since this, my license plate mounts into the receiver so can't even tell it's there until I need it. Here's a picture with the license plate in, and another with the winch in...
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Well, who knows if modBargains has the hitch. I get an email today from them saying the price was out of date (that sucks, its probably gonna cost more) and that it might not even be available anymore.
Im glad they keep their site updated.
Yeah thats what I was thinking. its like an extra brace between the frame rails.
Im glad they keep their site updated.
Yeah thats what I was thinking. its like an extra brace between the frame rails.
Last edited by 08XLT4x4; 08-06-2008 at 03:31 AM.
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Try here:http://www.hitchesonline.com/. They have front mounted hitches. $119.95 for 01-05 Ranger.
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I got a cad .dwg drawing with the dimensions needed for the front mount hitch, I know it works with 01-03, but judging by the ones for sale that say 01-05, it might work for those years as well. It cost me about 40 bucks to fab up and it works wonders. If you want these plans let me know either on this forum, or pm me with an email address and I can email you the cad drawing I have.
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alright, while were on the topic and i dont need to start a thread..
i'm gonna use 1/4" plate, 6"x12" and weld that between the frame rails then weld the 2x4 to that.. do you think i should put bolts through the plate and though the frame? or would welding all the way around be sufficient?
i'm gonna use 1/4" plate, 6"x12" and weld that between the frame rails then weld the 2x4 to that.. do you think i should put bolts through the plate and though the frame? or would welding all the way around be sufficient?