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99rngr
02-22-2009, 11:52 AM
From what ive read i dont think it will work. but i just wanted to make sure. I was wondering if a hitch off of a 2000 explorer will fit on my 99 ranger.
Sunk
02-22-2009, 12:34 PM
The explorer frames are wider in the rear, so I don't think it will work.
99rngr
02-22-2009, 03:05 PM
alright thats what i was thinking.
97ranger4x4
02-23-2009, 05:02 PM
Yeh the explorer frame is noticibly wider than that of the ranger. Have you tried searching on craigslist or your local Pick-n-pull? I got mine from a pick -n - pull for $25 I believe.
99rngr
02-23-2009, 05:53 PM
yea i was gonna call around at some of the junkyards. the reason i was asking about the explorer hitch is cause my mom is getting rid of hers because its gonna cost too much to fix. so i was gonna grab the hitch off it.
dogboy
02-24-2009, 12:41 AM
It "can" fit. Just grab the chop saw and a welder!!! That is what I'm going to do, probably.
07rangersport
02-24-2009, 08:08 PM
It "can" fit. Just grab the chop saw and a welder!!! That is what I'm going to do, probably.

Liability?? Buy the proper hitch.
Explorin94
02-25-2009, 08:13 AM
Liability?? Buy the proper hitch.

Agree. I wouldn't trust any part of chopping and welding a hitch. Have I done it "yes" but was not for the purpose of pulling a trailer. You can find them reasonable for right around $80.