Somewhat Urgent Frame Question...

[JaBradt85]

I have the oppertunity to buy a used Fisher Minute Mount plow off a 97 Ranger. Question is are the frames of the 1997 and frames of the 2004 the same? I have a 2004 FX4 Level 1 and want to know if the push plates will fit.

 

[Will]

Does Fisher have a website? Also, I think Reese makes a receiver for the front so you could see if the two years have the same part number.

 

[JohnnyU]

The fact that between those years Ford changed from TTB to SLA, I'm inclined to say they are drastically different. The way Fisher mounts their push-plates so close to the frame makes me think the same too.

 

[JaBradt85]

Fisher says the plates need to be 25 5/8" apart so ill get under mine with a tape measure see what I come up with. I miss my plow I had on my 99 so Im seeing if I can get another one. Also it will give me something to kill time with little sanding and paint never hurt anything.

 

[AgPete139]

The 98'+ are about 3" wider overall than from the 1997 and before. I've bought wrong parts before, that's how I at least know.

 

[JaBradt85]

The 98'+ are about 3" wider overall than from the 1997 and before. I've bought wrong parts before, that's how I at least know.

So I guess its no dice.

 

[AgPete139]

Guess not. Sorry pal. Good luck with finding others though...

 

[JaBradt85]

Eh, shit happens I went up and measured with the plates for the plow and the frame is wider so oh well saves money.