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  • Ground Clearance for CURT Front Mount Trailer Hitch on a 2002 Ford Ranger
  • The CURT Front Mount Receiver, # C31063, mounts to the bottom of the frame rails on your 2002 Ford Ranger. What I did was I went out to the warehouse and measured the distance from the top of the brackets that mount to the frame down to the bottom of the receiver. It measured 7-3/4 inches. If you measure from the bottom of the front frame rails down 7-3/4 inches, that is where the bottom of the receiver will be. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.
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  • What is the Width Range of the Bully Adjustable Ladder Rack for Full-Size and Compact Trucks
  • I contacted Pilot Automotive and found that the width range of the crossbar with the Bully Adjustable Ladder Rack for Full-Size and Compact Trucks # CG-902 is 42-1/2 to 65-1/2 inches.
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  • Are Red or White Led Lights Brighter When Used as Brake Lights
  • Typically white leds like the Putco Metal LED Bulbs - 194 Warm White # P340194W-360 are going to be brighter than red leds like Putco Metal LED Bulbs - 194 Red # P340194R-360. However the bulbs do not have a light output rating. I always recommend using red leds for tail and brake lights. Even though the lens for your 2008 Ford Ranger is red, a white or clear led can look can look pink or washed out once lit. From what I can find, the replacement brake light for your 2008 Ford Ranger...
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2002 Ford Ranger 2WD
  • Yes, we do have the parts you will need to flat tow a 2WD 2002 Ford Ranger. I have listed them below: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plates item # e44ZR Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Crossbar Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # 483-1 Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 Supplemental Braking System - Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System item # HM39524 High...
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  • Capacities of Available Curt and etrailer Class III Hitches for 2021 Ford Ranger
  • According to the owner's manual, the 2021 Ford Ranger can tow a braked trailer weighing up to 7500 lbs with up to a 750 lb tongue weight. The Curt # C13417 and etrailer hitches # e63ZR have 6000 lb towing/900 lb tongue weight. Additionally, the towing capacites of the Curt and etrailer hitches increase to 8000 lb towing/900 lb tongue weight if you have a weight distribution system. I attached a video of these hitches for you to check out. Although you'll be limited to the 750 lb tongue...
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  • What Are Dimensions of Redline Spare Tire Carrier # 413200
  • I walked out to our warehouse and measured the Redline Spare Tire Carrier # 413200. I took some pictures of part # 413200 and added some dimensions to the pictures for you. Click on the pictures to see the dimensions of the Redline Spare Tire Carrier # 413200.
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  • What is the Difference Between Crossbar Length and Spread
  • I can see why this might be confusing. The crossbar length is the length of the actual crossbars and thus the usable space that you have to mount carriers on the bars. The crossbar spread is the distance the crossbars are apart on the trailer; this is important since some accessories require a maximum or minimum crossbar spread for the distance the mounts are apart or for weight distribution purposes. The Malone MicroSport Trailer - 78" Crossbars - 800 lbs # MPG460G does have 78" long...
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  • Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Ford Ranger
  • The only differences in the Curt Hitch item # C13417 and the etrailer item # e63ZR is the paint finish and the price. Our house brand hitches are made by Curt and manufactured to the same specifications. Both of these hitches are confirmed to fit a 2023 Ford Ranger. I recommend the etrailer Hitch item # e63ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Ford with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver and has a 6,000 lbs towing capacity. I prefer the etrailer hitches...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2023 Ford Ranger
  • To flat tow your 2023 Ford Ranger you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item # RM-520 and item # RM-643 Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # RM-524459-5 Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 Supplemental Braking System - SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System item # SM99251 or item # SM99243 if your motorhome has air brakes High...
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  • Recommended Brake Controller for a 2021 Ford Ranger
  • Welcome back and congrats on the new truck! The best Redarc brake controller for your 2021 Ford Ranger is going to be the Tow-Pro Liberty item # RED24FR. This is a proportional brake controller that automatically adjusts your trailer's braking based on the deceleration of your Ranger. The Liberty has a unique installation method where the main unit is concealed behind your dash and the only part visible is the control knob. This means no bulky brake controller to bang your knee on when...
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  • Vertical Upright Spacing on Erickson Over-The-Cab Truck Bed Ladder Rack EM07707 on 2011 Ford Ranger
  • According to my contact at Erickson, when their Over-The-Cab Truck Bed Ladder Rack, part # EM07707 is installed on your 2011 Ford Ranger with 6-foot bed, the space between the vertical uprights will be approximately 60-inches. Since this rack is adjustable for different beds, longer bed truck applications will have different (wider) spacing.
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  • Best Hitch Curt or etrailer for a 2020 Ford Ranger
  • The only differences between the Curt item # C13417 and the etrailer item # e63ZR is the finish and the cost. Both are manufactured by Curt to the same standards and specifications and are confirmed to fit your 2020 Ford Ranger. I recommend the etrailer Hitch item # e63ZR because it has a matte black powder coat finish that offers superior rust protection. Saving a few dollars is also a great perk of purchasing the etrailer hitch over it's Curt counterpart. I really like the etrailer...
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  • Recommended Weight Distribution System for a Trailer w/ a 485 lbs Tongue Weight
  • Since your trailer's tongue weight is 485 lbs, I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control item # FA92-00-0600. This system works with tongue weights that range from 250 lbs - 600 lbs so it'll be perfect for your trailer. The Fastway e2 item # FA92-00-0600 has built in sway control that will keep your trailer in line with your tow vehicle when you're going down the highway and get passed by a semi or make a sudden move. This system includes a 2" shank that can...
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  • What is the Total Height of the Yakima Outpost with Adapters # Y01152-5755 when on the RetraxPro XR?
  • The measurement from the surface of your RetraxPro XR Tonneau Cover # RTX68FR installed on your 2020 Ford Ranger (6-foot bed) to the top of the crossbar of the Yakima OutPost HD Overland with Cover Adapters # Y01152-5755 is 22 inches. This height involves the following components: - 1 inch height of the base rails of the RetraxPro XR - 3 inch height of the OutPost HD adapters - 16-1/2 inch height of the OutPost HD uprights - 1-1/2 inch height of the HD crossbars
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  • Does the Yakima OverHaul HD Ladder Rack Fit the 2023 Ford Ranger Nextgen XLT?
  • Yes, it will but if your 2023 Ford Ranger Nextgen XLT comes equipped with the Ford Sportsbar then you won't be able to mount the front uprights close to the cab. The Sportsbar mounts in the same location and the way the support bars angle in block the uprights for the Yakima OverHaul HD Adjustable Truck Bed Ladder Rack item # Y01151-57. I have linked an installation video below to help you get this system set up.
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  • Can 2019 Ford Ranger Tailgate be Lowered with Yakima LongArm Extender Installed
  • At this point in time we haven't had the chance to install the Yakima LongArm Truck Bed Load Extender # Y01149 on a 2019 Ford Ranger, but we do have some dimensions on it that I think will be useful to you. If you check out the attached dimensional photo, the second to lowest position has the crossbar 29-3/4" above and 38-3/4" out from the center of the hitch pin hole. The actual pivot motion will be about 12" from the center of the hitch pin hole so you can use all of these to test with...
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  • Difference in the Timbren 3,000-Lb System and the 1,000-Lb System on 2005 Ford Ranger
  • For your 2005 Ford Ranger 4WD the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System, part # TFRR0504A, has a 3,000-lb weight capacity and is for use on the rear suspension. The Timbren Front Suspension Enhancement System, part # TFXF1004A, has a 1,000-lb weight capacity and is for the front suspension. The Timbren system will work with the factory suspension. It does not work before the factory suspension. When mounted on the vehicle it will sit about 1 inch above the rear axle. When the vehicle...
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  • What is the Tongue Weight Range for 10K Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers
  • The torsion action on the Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers # 325-GH-1024 is designed for trailers with a tongue weight of 500 lbs - 1,100 lbs so if you were to tow a lighter trailer using this ball mount then the torsion part would simply not operate and you would essentially be using a fixed ball mount. So really the only bad thing about this is using a hefty ball mount for a lightweight trailer but if you plan on just leaving this on your truck then you don't really have...
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  • Recommended Ladder Rack for a 2023 Ford Ranger w/ a 5 Foot Bed and a Paragon Bed Cover
  • I have a way to add a ladder rack to your 5' bed 2023 Ford Ranger but there are no sliding ladder racks available for your truck that are compatible with a Paragon bed cover. I confirmed this information with Thule. I recommend the Adarac Pro Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack item # A36ZR. This ladder rack is compatible with your Paragon bed cover because it mounts into the stake pockets on your bed rails. The Adarac ladder rack has a 500 lbs capacity and uses 66" long x 1-1/2" wide...
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  • Overall Length of Westin E-Series Nerf Bars # 23-1550 for 1999 Ford Ranger 4Dr Extended Cab
  • Per my Westin representative, the overall length of the E-Series Round Nerf Bars, part # 23-1550 is 59.85 inches. He confirmed that these bars are indeed a fit for a 1999 Ford Ranger 4Dr Extended Cab.
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