Picked up a used hitch, have some questions.

sting88 · 06-09-2009, 02:09 PM

My sister in law's BF has a bunch of Chevy trucks in various stages of running condition, and literally half of an old house full of parts. He had a bolt on hitch that almost seems "universal", and with a bunch of measurments, it seems that it will fit my 95 Ranger. Here are my questions:

1. Do I use the same threaded holes that the bumper bracket uses? (this is one of the areas that measured correctly)

2. If not, should I drill and re-bolt the bumper and hitch assembly?

3. Is there such a thing as a universal hitch?

There will be more questions when I get it mounted and start finding stuff to tow, but I have to start somewhere. Thanks.

sting88 · 06-19-2009, 12:15 PM

Nobody?

**wahlstrom1** · 06-19-2009, 12:22 PM

The hitch on my ranger was originally a univeral design that came off of a 88-98 chevy. The outer plates are like angle Iron with the tabs hanging out for the chevy, but I flipped them to the other side so they hung inwards and the stock bumper holes for the ranger lined up with 4 of the 6 holes on the hitch. Then I just drilled the two that were farther ahead on the frame.

sting88 · 06-19-2009, 12:31 PM

The one I got is width adjustable with nuts/bolts on either side of the receiver opening. Did you use any of the factory bolts or did you use all new?

**wahlstrom1** · 06-19-2009, 01:46 PM

I just used 1/2" gr8 hardware. If it'll work, run it. If not, I've seen plenty of hitch's on trucks in wreckers for cheap.

aridranger03 · 07-22-2009, 11:33 PM

i bought my hitch off a ranger for $40 but if you can make yours fit go for it

06-09-2009, 02:09 PM	#1
sting88 New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Year: 95 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Picked up a used hitch, have some questions. My sister in law's BF has a bunch of Chevy trucks in various stages of running condition, and literally half of an old house full of parts. He had a bolt on hitch that almost seems "universal", and with a bunch of measurments, it seems that it will fit my 95 Ranger. Here are my questions: 1. Do I use the same threaded holes that the bumper bracket uses? (this is one of the areas that measured correctly) 2. If not, should I drill and re-bolt the bumper and hitch assembly? 3. Is there such a thing as a universal hitch? There will be more questions when I get it mounted and start finding stuff to tow, but I have to start somewhere. Thanks.
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06-19-2009, 12:15 PM	#2
sting88 New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Year: 95 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Nobody?
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06-19-2009, 12:31 PM	#4
sting88 New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Year: 95 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	The one I got is width adjustable with nuts/bolts on either side of the receiver opening. Did you use any of the factory bolts or did you use all new?
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07-22-2009, 11:33 PM	#6
aridranger03 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, TN Year: 2003 Make: Ford Model: Edge Flareside Engine: 3.0 V6 Class: 2WD Used For: Taking Me Where Ever I May Roam Posts: 59 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	i bought my hitch off a ranger for $40 but if you can make yours fit go for it __________________ 2003 Ford Ranger Edge Reg. Cab Flareside 2wd 3.0 5 Speed 4:10 Limited Slip Mods: 3rd Brake Light To Cargo Light, Tow Hooks, Fabtech AAL, Step Bars Wanted: 06+ Tails, 06+ Corners, Edge Decals, Tint
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