Frame Mountes Hitch/Receiver
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Frame Mountes Hitch/Receiver
This question ties with my other post...I'm looking at getting a boat but in order to pull it I am going to need to get a unit installed underneath to the frame so that I can tow the boat. Any suggestions on hitches and prices?
Also, how to install them? Will I have to take off the spare tire?
2001 Ranger, ext cab, xlt, 3.0L, auto (no 4x4)
Also, how to install them? Will I have to take off the spare tire?
2001 Ranger, ext cab, xlt, 3.0L, auto (no 4x4)
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Walmart (at least the one here) stocks a Reese hitch for the Rangers. It's a good quality unit (never heard bad comments about it) and it's only $109 from them. Completely bolt on as well.
Well that seems about right...everyone reply at once... lol.
Well that seems about right...everyone reply at once... lol.
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From: Aurora
Originally Posted by Level2
I have a used OEM unit off my 2004 that is barely used that fits around the spare. $50 plus shipping and its yours.
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at Rural King there is a ACME unit for $109? I would buy that other one for 50 bucks though...
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Sorry to hi-jack, but I have a 2.5l 98 manual, what class of tow hitch would I need to tow a U-haul enclosed trailer?
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Also, how to install them?
Also, I don't believe Uhaul rents trailers to Rangers. Dont quote me on that though.
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Originally Posted by Americanmadeford
Save your self the trouble and have it welded on. Easier than bolting, and an experienced welder can do it in a matter of minutes. My mechanic put me one on for free... thats how easy it is.
Also, I don't believe Uhaul rents trailers to Rangers. Dont quote me on that though.
Also, I don't believe Uhaul rents trailers to Rangers. Dont quote me on that though.
Last edited by 98rang; Apr 19, 2007 at 10:31 PM.
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I rented a U-Haul trailer a while back, I believe it was 6' x 12' enclosed. U-Haul required my truck be inspected when I got there (to make sure the hitch was a class 3), but had no problems otherwise of renting it to me. It was a laid back inspection to say the least, guy walked out there, looked under my truck, and called it good. Never even looked to see what class the hitch was (it was a class 3 borrowed from a friend).
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Originally Posted by 98rang
Sorry to hi-jack, but I have a 2.5l 98 manual, what class of tow hitch would I need to tow a U-haul enclosed trailer?
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Originally Posted by fflintstone
Buy it!! It's a class III right level2? Throw the hitch in to sweeten the deal
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From: Higginsville, MO
Originally Posted by jelmore85
at Rural King there is a ACME unit for $109? I would buy that other one for 50 bucks though...
